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Ryan Russo, Director of the Oakland Department of Transportation, on mobility: how demand has changed, how Oakland has slowed its streets, and... The post What's Next for Mobility? first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Leilani Farha, Global Director of The Shift, on housing: How it becomes commodified and why it needs to be treated as a... The post What's Next for Housing? first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Scholar Martin Danyluk on supply chains: How they work, why they matter, what makes them vulnerable, the harms they cause, and how... The post What's Next for Supply Chains? first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Dr. Karen Lee on fit cities and how COVID-19 has highlighted the needs for a public health approach to city building. The post What's Next for Public Health? first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Helle Søholt discusses what's next for public space as we emerge out of the pandemic. The post What's Next for Public Space? first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Welcome to What's Next – our latest season of 360 Degree City. How will COVID's impact take shape in the long-term for... The post What's Next for Urban Communities? first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Darby Young on creating accessible communities. In Canada, one in five people over the age of 15 have one or more disabilities.... The post Planning for Accessibility first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Today, we're exploring the Little Free Library. These small book-sharing boxes can be found on front lawns and pathways in communities around... The post Little Free Libraries first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Libraries are essential city spaces. Tune in to hear from Samuel Brissette and Sarah Meilleur about the design, day-to-day use and impact... The post Libraries and the City first appeared on 360 Degree City.

Reading has such a huge impact on our lives. It opens doors for critical thinking, problem solving and communication. That’s why Steacy... The post Reading in the City: Reading Places for Children first appeared on 360 Degree City.

This might sound obvious, but reading is really important. Many of us readers now take this foundational skill for granted. Once you... The post Reading in the City: The Little Red Reading House first appeared on 360 Degree City.

John sits down with three folks who live in affordable housing in Calgary. We wanted to understand the lived experience—what do residents...

When I say ‘green building’, what do you think of?   You might think of solar panels, rainwater capture or sustainable materials. Often, these...

How can we provide housing that is more affordable, environmentally friendly and livable, all at once? Throughout the next few months, we’re...

In Canada, the building industry produces 35% of the waste that heads to the landfill. Worldwide, the building industry consumes more than...

We started 360 Degree City in 2018 as a way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our company Intelligent Futures and to...

Citizens across Canada share their stories about why, and how, they are involved in their communities. These folks are active in a...

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the deep cracks in our systems. Experts are concerned that food insecurity in Canada may double from...

Sparked by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, protests have been occurring around the world for the last number of weeks....

Johanna Hurme & Sasa Radulovic, Principals & Founders of 5468796 Architecture, discuss what it means to be an architect, the best it...

It is safe to say that it’s been a wild few months.  And now, after two months of strict social distancing here...

Eric MacNaughton, senior transportation engineer at the City of Calgary, discusses what it means to be a transportation engineer, the best it...

The last number of weeks have brought great change all over the world. City life has changed drastically as well. Streets are...

Jennifer Massig, P. Eng. and Principal of MAGNA Engineering Services, discusses what it means to be a civil engineer, the best engineering can...

RNDSQR’s Alkarim Devani discusses what it means to be a developer, the best developers can bring to city building and some problematic...

Martha Schwartz discusses what it means to be a landscape architect, the best landscape architects can bring to city building and some...

John sits down with Larry Beasley to discuss what it means to be an urban planner, the best they can bring to...

We’ve released over 40 episodes of 360 Degree City, covering a crazy range of topics – from cycling to public art to...

For the last few weeks, John and his wife and daughter have been on the road as part of a family sabbatical....

City builders often talk about the need for community consultation. Consultation is important as it brings perspectives and feedback from community members....

If you haven’t been to Banff National Park, I suggest you add it to your to do list. The Rocky Mountains, glacial...

What are some special heritage buildings in your city? Do any spaces in particular reflect important aspects of your city’s history? A...

We are in the home stretch of the Federal Election here in Canada. During the campaign, most leaders have discussed the issue...

Too often the people making decisions about our cities look quite a lot like the same — white, male and able-bodied. But if...

We consume a lot of stuff. Sometimes we use that stuff for a few seconds or minutes, like a paper coffee cup...

What do we mean when we talk about making buildings greener? It sounds pretty straightforward, but there’s no shortage of systems and...

What values do people hold at folk, roots and blues festivals across Canada? How do these values relate to our communities and...

From a small Nova Scotia town to booming Barcelona to the mega-city of Jakarta, are there any laws that govern all human...

Urban planners, designers, architects and other city-builders can often experience tension between acting as an expert and learning from the community. But...

One of the trademark elements of cities is their diversity – of spaces, or activities and of people. Yet, when we consider...

Our transportation systems have huge effects on our day-to-day lives. We rely on transportation infrastructure to get to work, drop our kids...

Vancouver is often cited as one of the most successful cities in the world. Today, Vancouver’s inner city is filled with glass...

The other week, our team at Intelligent Futures set up at Alberta Ecotrust’s 4th Annual Environmental Gathering. The gathering brings together people...

The conventional professions of architecture and planning portray modernist and colonial ways of thinking. Just consider the concept of land ownership: Land...

Developers play a key role in shaping the landscape of a city. Often times, however, when we talk about the future of...

People often think about cities as being separate from nature, but the reality is that cities are intimately connected to the natural...

“The artists musicians and designers, they make the city colourful. And they bring life to the city. And even if you don’t...

Have you ever wondered how Instagram photos, highlighting curated glimpses of people’s lives, affect our cities and how we think about these...

As 2018 wraps up, many of you may be thinking about your 2019 New Year’s Resolutions. Some approaches to personal improvement may...

Has a way-finding map on the corner of a busy street ever helped you figure out how to get to your destination?...

“The vaunted ‘third space’ isn’t home, and isn’t work – it’s more like the living room of society at large. It’s a...