CityStudio Abbotsford
An Initiative of the City of Abbotsford and the University of the Fraser Valley
CityStudio Abbotsford is an innovation hub where City staff, University of the Fraser Valley students, and community co-create experimental projects to make Abbotsford more sustainable, liveable and joyful.
Benefits to the Community
- Brings fresh perspectives to face Abbotsford’s challenges
- Provides an opportunity for students to make a real and hands-on impact
- Supports the City’s Strategic Plan
- Uncovers new ideas from City staff
- Provides City staff with feedback on real life prototypes
- Gives students the freedom to experiment in ways the City can’t
- Creates youth engagement in local government
- Encourages engaged talent to remain in Abbotsford
For more information, email citystudio@abbotsford.ca
UFV CityStudio Launch
The City of Abbotsford is about to be examined by fresh set of eyes. Make that many sets of eyes.
UFV and the City of Abbotsford are launching CityStudio, an initiative harnessing the energy and creativity of students, guided by faculty and city staff, to address civic challenges in Abbotsford.
From reducing litter in parks, to beautifying public utilities, students will tackle an array of real-world projects. By launching experimental solutions students gain valuable experience and marketable skills.
Monday, February 5
10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Abbotsford Campus, A225
For more information, email Larissa.Horne@ufv.ca
CityStudio Vancouver
CityStudio Vancouver is an innovation hub where City staff, students and community co-create experimental projects to make Vancouver more sustainable, liveable and joyful. It launched in 2011 as a collaboration between the City of Vancouver and the city’s public post-secondary institutions and is part of a global shift in education that provides practical learning experiences to help students get jobs and change the world. CityStudio Vancouver is the first of its kind in Canada and unique around the world.
Art of Cities 2018
The Conference for Learning to Build and Launch a CityStudio in Your City
Vancouver, BC, May 22–25, 2018
Art of Cities 2018 is the foremost conference for civic and academic leaders seeking to bring fresh ideas into City Hall using an innovative approach to city-university collaboration.
