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<strong>[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers|Speakers]]</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;

<strong>[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers|Speakers]]</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;

<strong>[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 FAQs|FAQ]]</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;

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<strong>Research Showcase Catalogue (WIP)</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;

<strong>[[:en:File:Research_Showcase_Catalogue_EN-compressed.pdf|Research Showcase Catalogue]]</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[[:en:images/archive/c/c8/20240911162957!R&I_Symposium_Report_-_June_2024.pdf|Symposium Report]]</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>[https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html Housing and Infrastructure Project Map]</strong></big></p>

<strong>[https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/gmap-gcarte/index-eng.html Housing and Infrastructure Project Map]</strong></big></p>

 

 

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===<big>Agenda</big>===

===<big>Agenda</big>===

|<big>9:00 to</big><br> <big>9:10 am</big>

|<big>9:00 to</big><br> <big>9:10 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Welcoming remarks</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Welcoming remarks</big>

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|<big>9:10 to</big><br><big>10:00 am</big>

|<big>9:10 to</big><br><big>10:00 am</big>

<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Craig_Mitchell|Craig Mitchell]], Principal, Blackbox Offsite Solutions and Project Development of 720 Solutions'''</big>

<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Craig_Mitchell|Craig Mitchell]], Principal, Blackbox Offsite Solutions and Project Development of 720 Solutions'''</big>

<big>Craig will speak about the human and individual aspects of what each of us can do to lead by example and embrace innovation - especially if using offsite/modular construction. What is modular construction? What are the current barriers and enables to its broader adoption in Canada? How can we deliver more effective housing and infrastructure projects using these approaches? Craig will conclude by discussing some entities in Canada who are leading by example in their use of modular and prefabricated construction.</big>

 

 

Craig will speak about the human and individual aspects of what each of us can do to lead by example and embrace innovation - especially if using offsite/modular construction. What is modular construction? What are the current barriers and enables to its broader adoption in Canada? How can we deliver more effective housing and infrastructure projects using these approaches? Craig will conclude by discussing some entities in Canada who are leading by example in their use of modular and prefabricated construction.

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|<big>10:00 to</big> <big>10:10 am</big>

|<big>10:10 to</big> <big>10:20 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>Health Break</big>

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|<big>10:10 to</big><br><big>11:10 am</big>

|<big>10:20 to</big><br><big>11:10 am</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Build Better Panel 1 - ''Next generation materials: what’s next for construction?'''''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Build Better Panel 1 - Next generation materials: a conversation at the intersection of innovation and implementation'''</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Matti_Siemiatycki|Dr. Matti Siemiatycki]]''', Professor, Geography and Planning; Director, Infrastructure Institute, University of Toronto</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Matti_Siemiatycki|Dr. Matti Siemiatycki]]''', Professor, Geography and Planning; Director, Infrastructure Institute, University of Toronto</big>

<li><big><b>[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Joe Hicken|Joe Hicken]]</b>, Vice President, Business Development and Policy, Sublime Systems</big></li>

<li><big><b>[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Joe Hicken|Joe Hicken]]</b>, Vice President, Business Development and Policy, Sublime Systems</big></li>

<li><big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Natalie_Telewiak|Natalie Telewiak]]</b>, Principal, Michael Green Architecture</big></li><li><big>'''[https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisa-ionescu-77a1b119b/?originalSubdomain=ca Denisa Ionescu],''' Senior Manager, Technical Research and Education at BC Housing</big>  

<li><big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Natalie_Telewiak|Natalie Telewiak]]</b>, Principal, Michael Green Architecture</big></li><li><big>'''[https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisa-ionescu-77a1b119b/?originalSubdomain=ca Denisa Ionescu],''' Senior Manager, Technical Research and Education at BC Housing</big>

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|<big>11:10 am to 12:40 pm</big>

|<big>11:10 am to 12:40 pm</big>

<li><big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Dale_Booth|Dale Booth]]</b>, Owner and President, Innovation Seven</big></li><li><b><big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Gregory_Spencer|Gregory Spencer]]</big></b><big>, Director of Research, Canadian Urban Institute</big>

<li><big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Dale_Booth|Dale Booth]]</b>, Owner and President, Innovation Seven</big></li><li><b><big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Gregory_Spencer|Gregory Spencer]]</big></b><big>, Director of Research, Canadian Urban Institute</big>

</li><li><big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Franck Murat|Franck Murat]]''', Expertise Director, BIM One</big>

</li><li><big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Franck Murat|Franck Murat]]''', Expertise Director, BIM One</big>

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|<big>1:40 to 1:50 pm</big>

|<big>1:40 to 1:50 pm</big>

As part of the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge, LGA is collaborating with 10 other architects across Canada to scale, replicate and adapt the single-stair solution for different cities and types of small multi-unit residential buildings and has submitted a code change request to the National Building Code of Canada.

As part of the CMHC Housing Supply Challenge, LGA is collaborating with 10 other architects across Canada to scale, replicate and adapt the single-stair solution for different cities and types of small multi-unit residential buildings and has submitted a code change request to the National Building Code of Canada.

|<big>'''Build Better, Workshop 1 - ''Reconciliation in Action – Infrastructure Projects: is it Working?'''''</big>

|<big>'''Build Better, Workshop 1 - ''Reconciliation in Action – Infrastructure Projects: is it Working?'''''</big>

Jonathan and Jamey will share examples of new engagement methods and media that are making a difference in bringing a strong and creative Indigenous voice to the fore.

Jonathan and Jamey will share examples of new engagement methods and media that are making a difference in bringing a strong and creative Indigenous voice to the fore.

|'''<big>Build Better, Workshop 2 - ''Digital twins and data for community scale decarbonization - a New York/Montreal dialogue''</big>'''  

|'''<big>Build Better, Workshop 2 - ''Digital twins and data for community scale decarbonization - a New York/Montreal dialogue''</big>'''  

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Ursula_Eicker|Dr. Ursula Eicker]]</b>, Professor Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University</big>

<big><b>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Ursula_Eicker|Dr. Ursula Eicker]]</b>, Professor Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University</big>

A discussion about analysis using digital twins and building data on a mass scale to help municipalities plan and implement decarbonization strategies and policies. Analysis can be accomplished at the city or neighborhood scale, on individual or portfolios of buildings, or at the individual mechanical plant or system level. This session with provide high level overview of the tools and analysis that can be used for different purposes as municipalities explore decarbonization policies and projects.

A discussion about analysis using digital twins and building data on a mass scale to help municipalities plan and implement decarbonization strategies and policies. Analysis can be accomplished at the city or neighborhood scale, on individual or portfolios of buildings, or at the individual mechanical plant or system level. This session with provide high level overview of the tools and analysis that can be used for different purposes as municipalities explore decarbonization policies and projects.

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|<big>2:40 to</big><br><big>2:50 pm</big>

|<big>2:40 to</big><br><big>2:50 pm</big>

*<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Dr. Kofi Hope|Dr. Kofi Hope]]''', Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities</big>

*<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Dr. Kofi Hope|Dr. Kofi Hope]]''', Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities</big>

*'''<big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Zahra_Ebrahim|Zahra Ebrahim]]</big>'''<big>, Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities</big>

*'''<big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Zahra_Ebrahim|Zahra Ebrahim]]</big>'''<big>, Co-Founder, Monumental; Urbanist in Residence, University of Toronto School of Cities</big>

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|<big>3:50 to 4:00 pm</big>

|<big>3:50 to 4:00 pm</big>

<big>'''[https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/people/fellows/amina-yasin.html Amina Yasin]''', Director of Public Hearings and Planning at Simon Fraser University – [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Amina Yasin|Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue]], Renovate the Public Hearing Program and is a Fellow in urban planning, civic engagement, and housing, as well as Co-Chair Commissioner of the Vancouver City Planning Commission.</big>

<big>'''[https://www.sfu.ca/dialogue/people/fellows/amina-yasin.html Amina Yasin]''', Director of Public Hearings and Planning at Simon Fraser University – [[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Amina Yasin|Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue]], Renovate the Public Hearing Program and is a Fellow in urban planning, civic engagement, and housing, as well as Co-Chair Commissioner of the Vancouver City Planning Commission.</big>

Public hearings have recently come under scrutiny due to the housing crisis. In fact, some provinces like B.C. have moved towards a prohibition on public hearings. In this interactive session learn from the findings of the Renovate the Public Hearing Initiative, a $2.5 million CMHC-funded program led by Amina Yasin, Director of Planning and Public Hearings at Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue that has spent the last two years researching, piloting and evaluating alternatives to public hearings and innovative approaches to public participation in land use planning. This session will delve into the question of ‘what’s the big deal with land use public hearings and what comes after prohibition?’ Come prepared to participate, possibly engage in some deliberative activities and learn more about evidence-based solutions that tackle inequity and increase inclusion, reduce risk in pre-development, and enhance democratic resilience, ranging from procedural changes within public hearings to robust models of upstream engagement such as mini-publics, including B.C and Canada’s first Residents’ Assembly tied to an Official Community Plan and the future of digital engagement platforms.

Public hearings have recently come under scrutiny due to the housing crisis. In fact, some provinces like B.C. have moved towards a prohibition on public hearings. In this interactive session learn from the findings of the Renovate the Public Hearing Initiative, a $2.5 million CMHC-funded program led by Amina Yasin, Director of Planning and Public Hearings at Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue that has spent the last two years researching, piloting and evaluating alternatives to public hearings and innovative approaches to public participation in land use planning. This session will delve into the question of ‘what’s the big deal with land use public hearings and what comes after prohibition?’ Come prepared to participate, possibly engage in some deliberative activities and learn more about evidence-based solutions that tackle inequity and increase inclusion, reduce risk in pre-development, and enhance democratic resilience, ranging from procedural changes within public hearings to robust models of upstream engagement such as mini-publics, including B.C and Canada’s first Residents’ Assembly tied to an Official Community Plan and the future of digital engagement platforms.

'''Description:'''

'''Description:'''

How can evidence-based advice and innovative partnerships help develop sustainable and resilient communities? This session gathers leaders from key organizations providing community-led training, and facilitating innovative partnerships, to connect data-driven evidence on housing and infrastructure needs with decision-makers on the ground.  

How can evidence-based advice and practical partnerships help develop sustainable and resilient communities? This session gathers leaders from key organizations providing community-led training, and facilitating practical partnerships, to connect evidence on housing and infrastructure needs with decision-makers on the ground.    

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|<big>10:10 to 10:20 am</big>

|<big>10:10 to 10:20 am</big>

'''Abstract:'''

'''Abstract:'''

A workshop on BC’s Rental Protection Fund, a groundbreaking initiative supporting the community housing sector in acquiring existing, deeply affordable rental buildings, addressing a critical gap in housing policy – the erosion of affordability in the private rental market. The Fund has developed a suite of data-driven Business Intelligence tools, mapping platforms and real-time analytics dashboards to monitor key performance indicators for both internal and external use. The Fund will preview its Strategic Housing Acquisition Resource Platform (SHARP) which is a cloud-based mapping application designed to help non-profit applicants identify strategic and impactful acquisitions through the Fund. SHARP leverages a robust data library of government-owned and community housing sector properties to provide location-based insights in addition to real estate inventory and transaction data.  

A workshop on BC’s Rental Protection Fund, a groundbreaking initiative supporting the community housing sector in acquiring existing, deeply affordable rental buildings, addressing a critical gap in housing policy – the erosion of affordability in the private rental market. The Fund has developed a suite of data-driven Business Intelligence tools, mapping platforms and real-time analytics dashboards to monitor key performance indicators for both internal and external use. The Fund will preview its Strategic Housing Acquisition Resource Platform (SHARP) which is a cloud-based mapping application designed to help non-profit applicants identify strategic and impactful acquisitions through the Fund. SHARP leverages a robust data library of government-owned and community housing sector properties to provide location-based insights in addition to real estate inventory and transaction data.

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|<big>11:10 to</big><br><big>11:20 am</big>

|<big>11:10 to</big><br><big>11:20 am</big>

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|<big>11:20 am to 12:10 pm</big>

|<big>11:20 am to 12:10 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Keynote Address - [[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Dr._Colin_Ellard|Dr. Colin Ellard]], Professor, University of Waterloo - ''The cognitive neuroscience of residential design'''''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Keynote Address - ''The cognitive neuroscience of residential design'''''</big> <big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Dr._Colin_Ellard|Dr. Colin Ellard]], Professor, University of Waterloo'''</big>

In a time of seismic societal change, the meaning of home is undergoing transformation. But though traditional residential designs are becoming increasingly unattainable for many, our core psychological requirements from home remain unchanged and are written deeply into our biology. Our thoughts feelings and behaviour are so strongly conditioned by psychological reference to home that true homelessness is almost impossible. But the nature of home and its impact on wellbeing can vary enormously. In my presentation, I will describe some of the neural underpinnings of home and place attachment and the way the design of the places where we dwell can influence attachment and thereby promote wellbeing. I will describe the development of recent methods in cognitive neuroscience and environmental psychology that allow measurement of the impact of design variables, including sensory properties like size, shape and texture and functional properties that promote our feeling of agency. I will conclude my presentation with some recommendations for key principles from neuroscience and that could guide the development of housing policy for these challenging times.  

In a time of seismic societal change, the meaning of home is undergoing transformation. But though traditional residential designs are becoming increasingly unattainable for many, our core psychological requirements from home remain unchanged and are written deeply into our biology. Our thoughts feelings and behaviour are so strongly conditioned by psychological reference to home that true homelessness is almost impossible. But the nature of home and its impact on wellbeing can vary enormously. In my presentation, I will describe some of the neural underpinnings of home and place attachment and the way the design of the places where we dwell can influence attachment and thereby promote wellbeing. I will describe the development of recent methods in cognitive neuroscience and environmental psychology that allow measurement of the impact of design variables, including sensory properties like size, shape and texture and functional properties that promote our feeling of agency. I will conclude my presentation with some recommendations for key principles from neuroscience and that could guide the development of housing policy for these challenging times.

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|<big>12:55 to</big><br><big>1:55 pm</big>

|<big>12:55 to</big><br><big>1:55 pm</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Finance Better Panel 1 - ''Unpacking how to foster “affordable” housing'''''</big>

| colspan="3" |<big>'''Finance Better Panel 1 - Scaling community-centric financing solutions for affordable housing'''</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#James_McKellar|James McKellar]]''', Professor of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business, York University</big>

<big>'''Moderator:''' '''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#James_McKellar|James McKellar]]''', Professor of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Schulich School of Business, York University</big>

*<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Suzanne_Faiza|Suzanne Faiza]]''', Knowledge and Partnerships Lead, Tapestry community Capital</big>

*<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Suzanne_Faiza|Suzanne Faiza]]''', Knowledge and Partnerships Lead, Tapestry community Capital</big>

*<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Jeanhy_Shim|Jeanhy Shim]]''', President and CEO, Crosswalk Communities</big>

*<big>'''[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Jeanhy_Shim|Jeanhy Shim]]''', President and CEO, Crosswalk Communities</big>

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|<big>1:55 to 2:05 pm</big>

|<big>1:55 to 2:05 pm</big>

<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid|Dr. Catherine-Leviten-Reid]]''', Associate Professor, Community Economic Development, Cape Breton University</big>

<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid|Dr. Catherine Leviten-Reid]]''', Associate Professor, Community Economic Development, Cape Breton University</big>

This workshop will provide information on the BC Builds Program and the funding, financing and partnership based approach to building housing on government, community and non-profit owned land.

This workshop will provide information on the BC Builds Program and the funding, financing and partnership based approach to building housing on government, community and non-profit owned land.

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|<big>2:55 to</big><br><big>3:05 pm</big>

|<big>2:55 to</big><br><big>3:05 pm</big>

*<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Karen Shlesinger|Karen Shlesinger]]''', Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program, Schulich School of Business, York University</big>

*<big>'''[[Research and Innovation Symposium 2024 Speakers#Karen Shlesinger|Karen Shlesinger]]''', Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Fellowship Program, Schulich School of Business, York University</big>

*'''<big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Steven_Robins|Steven Robins]]</big>'''<big>, Head of Strategy, Canada Infrastructure Bank (“CIB”)</big>

*'''<big>[[:en:Research_and_Innovation_Symposium_2024_Speakers#Steven_Robins|Steven Robins]]</big>'''<big>, Head of Strategy, Canada Infrastructure Bank (“CIB”)</big>

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