About the Session:
Much of current healthy city planning is from a macro-planning perspective, with objectives pushed down as policies to elicit desired outcomes. While this may be a valid approach, this session hopes to also present a bottom-up approach; where micro-parameters are examined to determine what are the possible/plausible contributors from healthy housing and buildings toward a healthier city. It is noble to set lofty urban goals, but these goals are completely reliant on the buildings and their occupants for any practical measurement of success. A bottom-up approach may prove to be much more relevant for healthier city planning and design.
Learning Objectives:
By the completion of this session, participants will be able to:
• Identify current issues impacting the health and wellbeing of occupants in housing and buildings.
• Define what is healthy housing and buildings in the Canadian context.
• Discuss what are the factors in healthy housing and buildings that can positively impact a healthier city.
• Identify what are the desired planning and design principles for a healthier city.
Subject Matter Expert:
Yew-Thong Leong, OAA, FRAIC, Architect / Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University
Pricing:
Member: $50 / Non-Member: $75
Intern Member: $35 / Intern Non-Member: $50
Student: $25 (must be an RAIC student associate member)