Ryan LoWhat is urban design, and how can I get started?Tools and activities high school students should know about when considering a career in urban designJan 12Jan 12
Ryan LoSharing and Learning Together: Urban Minds’ 2024 Year in ReviewHow youth engagement taught us to be more like teachers and studentsDec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024
Venus CheungLearning Theory in Practice: Shadowing a Planner for Master’s Students in Urban PlanningAs a Master’s student in urban planning, bridging theory and practice is essential. Classroom lessons on heritage preservation, community…Nov 29, 2024Nov 29, 2024
Audy NoorCheers to another successful 1UP Leaders Lab event! (2024 edition)With the seventh 1UP Leaders Lab event in the books, Urban Minds and 1UP are happy to report that this has been one of our most successful…Sep 8, 2024Sep 8, 2024
Jayden PanTransforming Toronto: The Bold Revival of Our WaterfrontThe waterfront of a city is arguably one of its most defining and vibrant features, serving not only as a hub for recreation but also as a…Sep 3, 2024Sep 3, 2024
Abi ShanIconic Structures of Japanese Architecture: Tokyo Skytree and Himeji CastleIn a design course I took, I explored various architectural styles across the world, which sparked my interest in how historical and…Aug 7, 2024Aug 7, 2024
Bianca TapangaTo Future Planning students: Advice from a fourth year Urban Planning Student at Toronto…Once upon a time I too was in the shoes of a senior in high school. The anxiety of getting into a university, not knowing what program to…Aug 1, 2024Aug 1, 2024
Audy NoorHow a high school architecture course propelled my interest in an urban planning careerIn grade 9, I became fascinated with the design of buildings, particularly how it’s a unique art of construction with a fine balance…Jul 10, 2024Jul 10, 2024
Devesh VaswaniMcMansions: Apex Of American Consumerism“Money is the McMansion in Sarasota that starts falling apart after 10 years.” — Frank UnderwoodMay 14, 2024May 14, 2024
Kelly GingrichYouth-Led City Building: Thriving at 1UP Conference 2024This blog is a recap of Urban Minds’ and 1UP Youth-City Builders’ annual youth conference, written by youth involved in the organizing of…Apr 13, 2024Apr 13, 2024
