AoCB 2025: New Perspectives
In 2025 we returned to the Halifax Central Library. The last few years marked a period of rapid technological advancement, reshaping various aspects of our daily lives and cityscapes alike. Yet, as technology increasingly influences city design, a pressing question remains: how can we engage and integrate voices that have traditionally been left out of these discussions?
This conference explored the art of city building through both a technological lens and the often-overlooked perspectives that bring valuable insights to the table.
SESSION I: Resilient Cities in a Changing Climate
Shin-pei Tsay: Resilient Cities
Rachel Mitchell: Building Community Resilience in Small Communities
Vaishali Sachdeva: Harvesting the Sea for Sustainability: The Future of Bioplastic Innovation
SESSION II: Wellness by Design
Dr. Nourham Bassam: Reimagining cities through a feminist lens
Robert Barnard: Combating urban loneliness among young people
Mike Lydon: You and I in an AI World: Lessons From the Recent Past For The Near and Distant Future
SESSION III: Advanced Technology
Zoya Sodhi: AI/ Advanced Technology in City Building
Nicholas LaValle: The threat of Coastal Erosion and the Nature-based solution of Oyster Reefs
Norman Valdez: AI for Good
Photo Gallery
Photography by 360 Magic Labs
