Videos

Greg Baeker

An introduction to Greg’s 2010 book, Rediscovering the Wealth of Places: A Municipal Cultural Planning Workbook for Canadian Communities

An introduction to key cultural mapping tools pioneered by Greg with AuthentiCity (parts 1 and 2).

Jennifer Keesmaat

Leading Canadian Urban Planner and former Chief Planner, City of Toronto

Describes culture as a fundamental component and perspective in integrated master planning for cities

Jeanette Hanna

Place Branding Expert, Trajectory

“Thoughtful and authentic place brands express the essence of a place and contribute to a shared sense of purpose”

Kevin Stolarick

Strategic Director, Design Industry Advisory Committee, Toronto and Chief Statistician for all Richard Florida’s work going back to ‘Rise of the Creative Class’

Describes cultural and creative economy statistics.

David Brown

Associate Professor, Geography and Tourism Studies, Brock University

Introduces community storytelling frameworks and tools

Gord Hume

Canadian Municipal Expert and Author

Provides an ‘insider’ perspective on cultural planning from a long-time Council member and leaders  

Project presentations