FUSS - YorkU

Hi everyone, FUSS will be holding a meeting this Wednesday (August 21 2019) at Kaneff Tower (7th floor). Everyone is welcome to attend!

Jay Pitter – Jay Pitter – Placemaker. Author. Communicator. Facilitator of urgent city-building conversations. Citizen of the City.

Hey guys, don't forget that the Mentorship Initiative for Indigenous & Planners of Colour is having their first event this Friday and have secured the well-renowned JAY PITTER as their guest speaker. She is also funding the event!! More information in the links below! https://www.facebook.com/events/2171842216234468/?ti=ia
http://www.jaypitter.com/

jaypitter.com Jay Pitter, MES, is an award-nominated author and placemaker whose practice mitigates growing divides in urban centres. She spearheads institutional city-building projects, rooted in neighbourhood knowledge, focused on: democratizing urbanism, transit equity, safe streets, healing fraught sites, and...

Hey guys, the Master of Urban Innovation will be hosting a 1.5-day 'Urban Leadership Exchange Program' which will be taking place on Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at the University of Toronto (Mississauga Campus). This year's keynote speaker will feature Richard Florida. Registration fees for Urban Studies students are $200.

- If you are interested in registering, please contact Professor Douglas Young by email at [email protected]

- More information in the brochure attached below.

Good luck to everyone who is starting their summer term this week!

Innovate MY Future [EN] Home - Youth Challenge International

Do you want to have the opportunity to become a climate action leader and make a difference in your community?

The Youth Challenge International Group is looking for students between the ages of 16-24 to become climate action catalysts in their local community.

Some of the responsibilities of becoming a climate action catalyst include.

1) Collaborating with your local community to share your ideas.
2) Working in a team to plan and execute climate action projects.
3) Network with professionals in the field.

For more information visit youthclimateaction.ca or click the link below.
http://yci.org/InnovateMYFuture/home/

yci.org Youth Challenge International’s Innovate MY Future offers Canadian youth the opportunity to take action on local climate issues and make a real difference in their communities.

Happy Earth Day everyone! 🌎🌳🍃

Here are some simple Earth Day tips we can do as students.

1. Take public transit or carpool to contribute in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

2. Pack your lunch in a reusable bag or container.

3. Print assignments on both sides of papers to not waste.

Cars dominate cities today. Barcelona has set out to change that.

An interesting article to read on your Monday evening.

https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/energy-and-environment/2019/4/8/18273893/barcelona-spain-urban-planning-cars?__twitter_impression=true

vox.com The city is creating a network of walkable, mixed-use "superblocks."

Jane's Walk Toronto

Hey guys, Jane's Walk will be back on Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5, 2019, throughout the City of Toronto. There will be over 30 different walks that you can choose from. If you are interested in learning and exploring different urban spaces in the city, this is a great event to partake in.

For more information, visit the Jane's Walk Toronto website.
https://janeswalk.org/canada/toronto/toronto-walk-listings/

Jane’s Walk is a movement of free, citizen-led walking conversations inspired by Jane Jacobs. The Jane's Walk Festival takes place every year on the first weekend in May.

RU$H HOUR

Thank you Justine Bk for sharing this interesting podcast on how New York City wants to charge drivers a congestion fee in hopes of reducing its traffic gridlock.

Let us know how you think Toronto should combat its traffic congestion by commenting below.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5XLTOlMKF3aO0Y9DJFFZ1l?si=-AxgcSdJRKiPI3SPpE1azw

open.spotify.com New York City wants to charge drivers a congestion fee to slim down traffic. We travel the world to see if it’s a good idea. (Transcript here.)

As the Winter Term gradually comes to a close, the FUSS Team would like to wish everyone the best of luck on their exams and final assignments!

Cities by Design: Building and Governing Climate Resilient Cities | School of Cities

Hi everyone, the University of Toronto will be hosting a seminar on 'Cities by Design: Building and Governing Climate Resilient Cities' on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from 3:00PM to 6:00 PM at the Myhal Centre (55 St. George Street, Toronto).

The Seminar will be hosting four panellists who will discuss and explore ways the city can experiment with new technologies, infrastructure and governance strategies that can build resilience to climate change that is effective and equitable. More information in the link below!
https://www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/events/building-and-governing-climate-resilient-cities-0

schoolofcities.utoronto.ca Part of the Urban Challenge Project Seminars

Public Engagement Forum - YRT

Are you a resident of York Region? Do you commute to campus using the York Regional Transit or Viva? York Region is hosting numerous public consultations in all 9 municipalities, where residents and transit commuters will have the opportunity to ask questions, share concerns or provide suggestions to the York Region Transportation staff.

The consultations will also allow residents to share feedback and learn more on active transportation and future construction project initiatives in the region.

More information in the link below!

https://www.yrt.ca/en/about-us/public-engagement-forum.aspx

yrt.ca

ACO NextGen

Hi everyone, the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) will be hosting a heritage symposium on Toronto's disappearing main streets. The symposium will be taking place on Saturday, April 6, 2019, between 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Tickets are $15.

This event will have a wide range of speakers who will address the city's shifting urban landscape. This is a great event to attend if you are interested in heritage preservation or the effects of gentrification in the city. More information in the link below!

More speakers added! We have a stellar line-up for ACO Toronto's annual heritage symposium. Join us Saturday, April 6 at Toronto Central Grosvenor St. YMCA Centre, for Disappearing Main Streets: Buildings and Businesses. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/torontos-disappearing-main-streets-buildings-and-businesses-tickets-57233785794

With presentations from:

Tamara Anson-Cartwright, Program Manager at City of Toronto Heritage Preservation Services
John Lorinc, freelance writer and editor with the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Walrus and Spacing
Catherine Nasmith, President of ACO Toronto
Robert Allsopp, Partner at DTAH
Julian Smith, Executive Director of Willowbank School and Centre
Ellen Kowalchuk, Partner at Common Bond Collective
Claire Nelischer, Project Manager with the Ryerson City Building Institute
Daniel Rotsztain, Urban Geographer
Brendan Stewart, Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph
Alex Speigel, Partner at Windmill Development Group
Kim Storey, Partner at Brown and Storey Architects.
Alex Bozikovic, architecture critic for The Globe and Mail
John J. Kiru, Executive Director of Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas
Kristyn Wong-Tam, City Councillor for Ward 13, Toronto Centre
Michelle Senayah, Executive Director of The Laneway Project
Marc Serpa Francoeur and Robbinder Uppal, Lost Time Media
Photos by Vik Pahwa
Lunch-time Screening: The World in Ten Blocks

Hi everyone, just a reminder that FUSS will have a meeting tomorrow (March 28) at 3:00-4:00 PM at Kaneff Tower 7th floor. See you there!

Thank you Nick Del Prete for sharing this with FUSS. Wonderful opportunity for students to get involved with the city.

We have started our recruitment for the 2019-2020 term.

Here are details about the Executive Team roles we are looking to fill: http://thetyc.ca/news/2019/3/16/zfsfx3lqwuiyi8dk0sszd3pw97850e

Here are details about the Working Group Lead roles we are looking to fill: http://thetyc.ca/news/2019/3/16/the-tyc-is-looking-for-working-group-leads

Deadline to apply to is April 7th, 2019 at 11:59pm. Feel free to [email protected] if you have any questions!

Hi everyone, the Department of Social Studies is offering an interesting course on Urbanization, Gender and the Global South which will be taught by Dr. Elsa Koleth. The class will meet twice a week for six weeks (April 29 - June 10).

If you are interested in taking this course, please enrol ASAP, as spaces are limited. If you have any questions do not hesitate to email FUSS at [email protected] or at [email protected].

Have a nice weekend everyone!

yu vote

Hello everyone,
Just a reminder that there is a referendum going on at York right NOW. We (as students) are voting on important issues, such as helping fund affordable housing at York. FUSS strongly encourages everyone to vote on these issues (6 in total). It only takes a short time to vote!

You can log in to vote here: http://yuvote.info.yorku.ca/

yuvote.info.yorku.ca yu vote is York University's online election system. It allows you to vote 24 hours per day, seven days a week online. The system is designed for your convenience and is environmentally friendly. Before voting, read: General Guidelines About Online Voting Notes for Voting via Laptop Technical requir...

Congratulations to our fellow FUSS members and to students in the Urban Studies Program who received awards at today’s Department of Social Science and Communications Studies Student Ceremony. Gives yourselves a pat on the shoulder!

Seiichi Miyake: 3 Ways Inclusive Design Is Revolutionizing Urban Planning

Thank you, Alejandro Novoa, for sharing this interesting article on '3 ways inclusive design is revolutionizing Urban Planning'.
https://www.inverse.com/article/54152-seiichi-miyake-3-ways-inclusive-design-is-revolutionizing-urban-planning?fbclid=IwAR3Fjce0hA6lcoW8qOuXBSwdYlRFCLEDfor2PP3HG7sFQt-7bacATmUO6oU

inverse.com Seiichi Miyake showed that inclusive design makes cities run more smoothly for everyone.

Official group photo for FUSS 2018-19

Jill Andrew Presents: Tenants and Housing Townhall

Are you concerned or interested in Toronto's growing housing crisis?

Please join MPP Jill Andrew who will be hosting a town hall on this issue on Thursday, March 28 (6:30-8:30pm) at Christ Church Deer Park.

More information in the link below. Let us know if you are interested in attending!

https://www.jillandrewmpp.ca/townhall

jillandrewmpp.ca MPP, Toronto–St. Paul's

Thank you all for attending to our very own networking event in February! It was great to see everyone connect and build up on their personal professionalism.

Call for Proposals | Chattanooga 2019

placemakingweek.org PPS’s International Placemaking Week seeks to bring together practitioners, policy-makers, and public space advocates from all over the world to share the stories, projects, and innovations that are making placemaking one of the most critical movements of the 21st century.

Great turnout at our panel event this evening! Thank you to Justine Bonczek and to the entire FUSS team in making this event possible! Special thank you to our panelists and to Brandon Hillier for moderating our panel. We hope that we can continue to have conversations on different transportation issues at York University.

Hi everyone, don’t forget that our panel event is this evening at the Kaneff Tower (6th floor). Coffee and Sandwiches will be served following the event. See you there!

Hey guys, hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

1) Just a reminder that our panel on Fare Integration is this Wednesday (March 13) starting at 5 to 6PM at 626 Kaneff Tower. Coffee and sandwiches will be served following the event. If you haven't RSVP'd yet kindly email FUSS at [email protected].

2) FUSS will be holding a general meeting this Thursday (March 14) from 3-4PM at the Kaneff Tower (7th floor). New members are welcome.

Have a fantastic week!

FUSS would like to the time in thanking Rabia Munir for all her hard work and dedication as her role as president. We wish her all the best for the future!

- York FUSS Team

Hi everyone, FUSS just got Snapchat!
Add us at yorkfuss to stay connected and keep up to date with meetings, events and more!

Hi everyone, some people were suggesting that FUSS should create a Snapchat account so we are going to take a poll.

Transphobia and Transportation

Justine Bonczek, a member of FUSS, has created a survey for her research project into transphobia and transportation. It would mean a lot and greatly assist her research if the survey was completed. The link to the survey is here: https://goo.gl/forms/QJrw5uGIQLAZbxRn2

docs.google.com My name is Justine Bonczek, and I am working on a project for a class at York University in which I am doing research about transphobia and transportation around Toronto. One way I am doing this research is by surveying people who are familiar with transphobia and commute around Toronto using the TT...

Toronto’s Disappearing Main Streets: Buildings and Businesses

A very interesting one day symposium about architecture and planning will be taking place on April 6. The topics explored will range from taxation and development; form and transportation; to zoning and changing retail. Tickets are only $15. Please take a moment to check the website.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/torontos-disappearing-main-streets-buildings-and-businesses-tickets-57233785794?fbclid=IwAR1tFbeuSQs7ZCsZzL26Yv0E_G86mIwTGuPEDMP9LF8_bQXv3zBa496bEag

eventbrite.ca Join ACO Toronto for our 2019 Heritage Symposium, Toronto’s Disappearing Main Streets: Buildings and Businesses. This one-day symposium will engage and expand on the theme while also developing tangible solutions. Featuring speakers from a range of perspectives including: architects, municipal off...

Hi Everyone,
We are excited to be hosting a Networking Event and inviting everyone to come meet and network with Urban Studies faculty, industry professionals, alumni and other students. There will be food and raffle prizes. Details below. Please RSVP at [email protected]. Spread the word!

If you are a faculty member, alumni or industry professional and would like to be a part of this event please get in touch with us at [email protected]

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FUSS - YorkU

Hello, my name is Justine Bonczek and I'm a third year Urban Studies student. As part of a class project, I'm conducting a series of interviews to study transphobia and its effects in routine transportation decisions. I am seeking to connect with people who would be interested in being interviewed regarding their transportation habits and how/if transphobia factors into routine transportation decisions.

If this is something that interests you, please read the following poster and get in touch with me at [email protected]

Thank you

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PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR RESEARCH IN TRANSPHOBIA AND TRANSPORTATION HABITS

Are you:

Transgender and/or non-binary?
Use services such as the TTC, Uber/Lyft, bike lanes or drive your own car?

If you answered yes to the above noted questions, you are invited to volunteer in this study that examines the role of transphobia when making decisions about routine transportation methods.

You will be asked to participate in a one hour, one-on-one interview.

Your participation will involve a single interview session, either in person or over the phone.

In appreciation of your time, you will be entered into a draw to win a $25 Starbucks gift card.

If you are interested in participating in this study, or for more information please contact Justine Bonczek, an Urban Studies student at York University at [email protected]

ATTENTION: Quick meeting on Thursday Jan. 10 at 3:30pm, held at Kaneff Tower 7th floor.

Please send a message if you are unable to attend.

***Student Job Posting***

We are looking to hire a full-time York University undergraduate student who speaks Mandarin for a Winter 2019 RAY position with our project, Urbanization, Gender and the global south: a transformative knowledge network (GenUrb). *To be eligible for a RAY position, you must qualify for OSAP.

This student will be assisting us with some Mandarin to English translations. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, comfortable working within a feminist project, able to maintain confidentiality of the material, and be available to work in our office at the City Institute at York University's Keele campus.

This position is 10 hours/week from January 1, 2019 to April 30, 2019 and the rate of pay is $15/hr.

Please get in touch with Leeann Bennett at [email protected] if you are interested in this position!

Hi everyone,

All of us here at FUSS are very excited to invite you all to this year's holiday party!
See below for details- and please RSVP by Friday November 30th. Any questions? Message our page or
e-mail: [email protected]

ATTENTION: Quick meeting on Wednesday Nov. 21 at 5:15 pm, held at Kaneff Tower 7th floor.

Please send a message if you are unable to attend.

Become a part of the conversation on student housing affordability by participating in a paid 2-hour focus group with StudentDwellTO! We want to hear from you about barriers and strategies to accessing housing, and ask you for ideas on how to make student housing work for you and other students.

Sign up at: https://sdto.github.io/form.html