Data Driven Decisions for Healthy, Equitable Mid-Sized Cities

Data Driven Decisions for Healthy, Equitable Mid-Sized Cities

Learn how to use data to make smart decisions for healthier, fairer mid-sized cities at our event!

By PACE Group

Date and time

Mon, Jun 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT

Location

Ontario Tech University

2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5 Canada

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration Opens

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Welcome

10:15 AM - 10:50 AM

Insights from the Copenhagen Study Tour: Prepare to be...Happy

Discussants: Shilpa Dogra, Research Excellence Chair - Disrupting Human Mobility, Ontario Tech University; Derek Giberson, City Councilor, City of Oshawa; Pepi McTavish, Associate Medical Officer of ...

10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Keynote Address: Counting Culture and Diverse Data Sets

Jay Pitter, MES, Principal Placemaker

Talk Description: Underpinned by an evidence-based mobility equity framework, this talk will explore comprehensive and culturally-responsive approaches for engaging a broader range of community stake...

11:50 AM - 12:00 PM

Mapping our Network

Group Activity and Engagement

12:00 PM - 12:50 PM

Colour Coded Lunch

Buffet lunch with group think activity

12:50 PM - 1:00 PM

Mapping our Network

Group Activity and Engagement

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Panel: Data Empowerment - How do we collect and use data for decision making?

Mary Rowe, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Institute

Panelists: Isaac Ransom, Head of Corporate Affairs, Neuron; Heather O'Watch, Database and Documentation Officer, Indigenous Peoples Rights International; Jiya Benni, Project Manager, 8 80 Cities; Hel...

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Break

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Panel: Our Stories - The Impact of Equitable Access to Public Spaces

Cam Guthrie, Mayor of Guelph

Panelists: Pamela Fuselli, President and CEO, Parachute Canada; Andrew Clark, Co-Chair, ELMO Active & Safe Routes to School ; Kevin McLaughlin, Founder, Zygg; Patricia Collins, Associate Professor, Q...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Launching the PACE and Closing Remarks

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Vendor Visits

Try an e-scooter or e-bike on campus

About this event

  • 5 hours

Data Driven Decisions for Healthy, Equitable Mid-Sized Cities


Join us for an exciting event at Ontario Tech University where we will explore how data can drive decisions for creating healthier and more equitable mid-sized cities. Learn from experts in the field and network with like-minded individuals passionate about urban development. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and contribute to the future of our cities!


More information about this event and the PACE Group can be found on our website here or by copy and pasting the following URL into your browser:
https://healthsciences.ontariotechu.ca/events/pace.php

Keynote Address Information


Speaker: Jay Pitter, MES, Principal Placemaker

Talk Title: Counting Culture and Diverse Data Sets

Talk Description: Underpinned by an evidence-based mobility equity framework, this talk will explore comprehensive and culturally-responsive approaches for engaging a broader range of community stakeholders in mobility related initiatives intended to advance environmental sustainability, enhanced public health, shared prosperity and community connectivity.

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