City Futures: Undergraduate Design Research Symposium

The City Futures: Undergraduate Design Research Symposium serves as the culmination of SAPL’s participation in both this year's Program for Undergraduate Research Experience (PURE) and the Map The Systems Competition, University initiatives dedicated to fostering innovation and research opportunities for undergraduate students.

The Symposium celebrates the outstanding contributions of students who have developed these award-winning research initiatives into groundbreaking city innovation projects. With an audience of SAPL students, faculty, and industry professionals, this event provides a platform for students to present their work, exchange ideas, and inspire future research in city innovation.

The Symposium will be followed with a Meet-n-Greet Reception and Exhibition Opening of BDCI Wins (Year One), featuring a wider selection of meritorious student-led design research projects within the Bachelor of Design in City Innovation program.

Location: University of Calgary, SAPL, PF 2160
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 - 4:10pm (Symposium), 4:10 – 5:00pm (Reception + Exhibition Opening)

PRESENTERS:

Uncovering the Hidden Economic Benefits of Investment in the Public Realm: A Business Case of Urban Amenities
JESSE STARCHUK

Towards Sustainable Urban Futures: Transforming the City of Airdrie
CHLOE LEYAO

Localized Assemblies; Indexing Material Production and Fabrication Systems in the Alberta Context
JACK MCLAUGHLIN

The Return of the Vacant Lots Garden Club? A Business Case Analysis of Urban Food Production Potential within the City of Calgary
GIANLUCA CROSS-BUSSOLI

HRecycl3d: 3D Printing Acoustic Panels with Recycled Plastic
JIA YI REN

Smart C(ommun)ities: A Study of the Smart Cities Canada Challenge
ZYAD RACHDI

Roots of Housing Instability within Black Communities in New York City
STEVE ANGOLUAN, REBECA CESAR, and REIN GONZALES

Systemic Barriers Restricting the Accessibility of Post-Secondary Education: Inequity, Inaccessibility of Educational Systems and Their Preservation within the Context of Alberta
JULIA BRADY, SAM PADRON, and PAIGE THOMPSON

Why You Shouldn't Miss This:
• Show your support and cheer on your fellow students as they present their award-winning research initiatives.
• Be inspired and see what’s possible when passion meets creativity and research.
• Network with peers, faculty, and VIPs who share your interest in shaping the future of our cities.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of the conversation about our cities’ futures. We hope to see you there!