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Description:

More planners are needed across Canada to address the complex challenges in our communities, yet planning itself is not a well-known field among children and youth, and many find out about the profession later in their careers. This World Town Planning Week, we invite you to explore how you can visit a local school and inspire the next generation of planners. Receive a presentation template and learn practical tips on how to share about your work with students of different ages in fun and accessible ways.

Learning Objectives:

1. Learn how to incorporate age-appropriate strategies, activities, and accessible language during your classroom visits.
2. Learn how to share about your career journey through storytelling, to inspire the next generation of planners and to help all students understand the importance of planning.
3. Learn how to collaborate with educators and school board staff to explore future engagement opportunities.

SPEAKERS:

Ryan Lo, Co-Executive Director, Urban Minds

Ryan Lo is the Co-Executive Director of Urban Minds, who spent nearly a decade working to bridge the gap between decision-makers and youth through meaningful engagement. He has facilitated hundreds of engagement events for planning and transportation projects in communities across Canada and the US.

Inez Iorgovits, Project Coordinator, Urban Minds\

Inez is an enthusiastic young planner inspired by complete communities and child-friendly cities. She understands the importance of engaging youth in city-building initiatives, and is pleased to facilitate these meaningful discussions through her work with Urban Minds.

Annie Vandenberg B.Ed, Partner, Recreate Place

Annie designs inclusive, participatory programs that drive positive social and environmental change. She’s managed public art programs, children’s education programs and green infrastructure projects. A storyteller at heart, she recently published her first children’s book.

Paula Gallo B.Ed., M.Sc.Pl., Partner, Recreate Place

Paula co-creates climate-resilient, child-friendly, participatory spaces with children and young people. Paula has built more connected communities through her work at Recreate Place, UNICEF Canada, Metro Vancouver and Evergreen.