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The Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) is a Toronto-based not for profit organization with a national and international reach. Through our work we seek to create a world of thriving, sustainable, harmonious and engaged urban regions.

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The CUI is an innovator and catalyst engaged in research, networking, leadership development, planning and policy solutions to improve the quality of life in urban regions in Canada and around the world.

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The CUI congratulates David Crombie on his appointment to the Order of Ontario

Submitted by cgee on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 13:32


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Now Open! Nominations for the 2012 Urban Leadership Awards

Submitted by cgee on Thu, 12/15/2011 - 11:01

The Urban Leadership Awards (ULA) program is an annual initiative of the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) designed to recognize those who have made significant contributions to improving the quality of life in Canada’s cities and urban regions.

ULA recipients define the very nature of “leadership” and can be organizations, groups or individuals who demonstrate a calling and a vision, tenacity, creativity, energy and drive. These characteristics combined with the ability to engage others, are what distinguish ULA recipients from the mainstream.

The awards program is also a fundraiser for the Institute in support of our internship program, dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate scholars with practical work experience. This year the awards will take place on June 8th at the Toronto Board of Trade.

If you know an individual or group who deserves to be recognized for their contribution to city-building, download and complete an application for the 2012 awards -- the deadline is March 2nd, 2012. For more information about the categories and criteria, please visit the Awards page here.

New CUI Report: Integrated Energy Mapping for Ontario Communities - Lessons Learned

Submitted by sgeraghty on Wed, 12/07/2011 - 16:25

Re-positioning Age Friendly Communities - A New CUI report (French version)

Submitted by cgee on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 12:09

 

The French version is now available for a recent CUI Report that finds that age friendly communities are growing in popularity, but that the concept is not yet a priority for municipal planning departments.
 
The Age Friendly Communities (AFC) initiative was introduced in Canada in 2007 on a pilot basis following cooperation between the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization.  The goal of AFC is to make the built environment more accessible for older adults and to modify services to better meet the needs of seniors.

CUI extends application deadline for International Aboriginal Youth Internships

Submitted by sgeraghty on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:29

CUI has extended the application deadline for internship positions of the 2011-2012 International Aboriginal Youth Internship Program to December 30, 2011. The program is funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

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The Canadian Institute of Planners - ‘Great Places in Canada Contest’
December 1, 2011
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Investing in Tomorrow’s Infrastructure – How Smarter Choices Can Help Battle Climate Change
February 10, 2012
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2012 Urban Leadership Awards
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Making Great Places: Canadian Brownfields 2012
October 4, 2012
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