The annual conference shares evidence-based strategies and practice-informed innovations for improving our buildings, neighbourhoods, streets and communities for Healthy Living, including Active Transportation and Active Recreation, Healthy Food and Beverage Access, and Social Connections. There will also be opportunities for connecting with other multi-sector attendees. The Fit Cities Fit Towns Canada Conference will feature expert Keynote presentations and multi-sector panels featuring national and international speakers.
Event Details
The annual conference shares evidence-based strategies and practice-informed innovations for improving our buildings, neighbourhoods, streets and communities for Healthy Living, including Active Transportation and Active Recreation, Healthy Food and Beverage Access, and Social Connections. There will also be opportunities for connecting with other multi-sector attendees. The Fit Cities Fit Towns Canada Conference will feature expert Keynote presentations and multi-sector panels featuring national and international speakers.
Keynote Speakers
This year’s conference will explore emerging innovations to improve housing for health and affordability in the planning and design of cities, municipalities, indigenous communities, and smaller and suburban communities. Keynote presentations and panels will explore two topics:
Day 1
Keynote 1: Community Planning Strategies to Improve Housing Affordability and Healthy Housing for All
Charles T. Brown, MPA, CPD, LCI; Founder & CEO Equitable Cities; Adjunct professor, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University
Day 2
Keynote Panel 1: Improving Housing and Neighbourhoods for Health and Affordability in Smaller and Suburban Communities
Moderator: Dr. Joshua Evans, PhD, Associate Professor, Faculty of Science - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
Panelists:
· Councillor Keren Tang, Ward Karhiio
· Emily Sangster, RPP, MCIP, Long Range Planner, City of Beaumont
· Melanie Messier, RPP Candidate, MCP, Planner, Town of Coaldale
· Spencer Croil, RPP, MCIP, Former Director of Planning and Community Development & Deputy CAO, Town of Coaldale
Keynote Panel 2: Decolonizing Housing: Indigenous-led Improvements for Health and Wellbeing
Moderator: Councillor Anne Stevenson, Ward O-day’min,
Panlelists:
· Carola Cunningham, CEO, NiGiNan Housing Ventures
· Garret Strawberry, Economic Development Officer, O’Chiese First Nation
· Yasushi Ohki, B.Sc (civil), B.Arch, Executive Director, Green Violin
Agenda
Below is our agenda for these virtual 2 half-day meetings, exploring new ways to plan and design our communities to promote the health and wellbeing for all populations!
To preview or download a copy of the full agenda please click below
Preview Document
Professional Development Credits
The following Professional Development Credits/Continuing Education Credits can be earned and collected from the association below for attending the conference.
- 5.00 Professional Development Credits (PDC) from the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA)
· For other professional development credits/continuing education credits, such as for Planners, Architects, Physicians, Public Health Inspectors/Environmental Health Officers, Other Health Professionals, etc., please check with your respective associations/accrediting bodies about counting Conference attendance as Self-Directed or Unstructured Learning Hours.
If you require Conference documents to submit to your accrediting body, please email Housing forHealth at [email protected].