Chiara Alberti, Sandhya Casson, Lucrezia Marsili
As the workplace continues to evolve, the intersection of work culture, space, and technology is reshaping how creative professionals engage with their work. Discover the latest trends and insights from a comprehensive study by the Brookfield Sustainability Institute and No Fixed Address (NFA) that highlight the growing demand for flexible, hybrid, and technology-enabled work environments among creatives.
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Andrea Adams, Evan VanDyk
Toronto is facing a housing crisis. Gentle densification through laneway housing is one solution to addressing housing affordability and urban sustainability. Learn about two Toronto families who entered into a unique partnership to collaborate on building a laneway house.
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“How will we live tomorrow?” This was the overarching question explored in the third stream at Digifest Dialogues: BSI Summit (May 8-9, 2024). In this essay, learn about the three streams presented to summit participants: 1) redefining urban living, 2) housing design, and 3) infrastructure development.
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In Ways of Caring, the second stream at Digifest Dialogues: BSI Summit (May 8-9, 2024), participants had the opportunity to discuss the pressures facing global health systems. The three themes explored in this stream include 1) mental well-being, 2) inclusive care strategies, and 3) community resilience. This essay explores new ways of caring and the intersection of health and wellness.
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In Ways of Sharing, the first stream at Digifest Dialogues: BSI Summit (May 8-9, 2024), we explored the intersection of working and learning. We focused on three themes: 1) harmonizing work and learning practices, 2) people-centred workspaces, and 3) sustainable learning methodologies. Read the essay that informed the discussion.
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Digifest Dialogues: BSI Summit took place May 8-9, 2024. The aim of the Summit was to identify and analyze forward-thinking challenges and solutions surrounding Smart Sustainability, aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. In this research report and reference case studies, learn about the overview and framework for the Summit.
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This article covers the authors' innovative approach to original placemaking and the 'S' in ESG, setting a precedent for inclusive public engagement and co-design. The methodology provided a framework to identify patterns shared by a range of cultures that inspired a progressive park design.
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