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Ryan Lo

@ryanmhlo

Urbanist, Designer, Youth Advocate. Co-Founder of @urbanmindsTO. @McGillU MUP graduate.

 Toronto, Ontario
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Joined June 2012
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I'll be moderating a panel with 3 amazing youth changemakers to talk about urban issues young people face and the opportunities for them to shape the city. Come "flip the script" with us on May 3!
Jane's Walk Toronto (@JanesWalkTO) profile pictureJane's Walk Toronto@JanesWalkTO22 Apr 2023
People often say youth are the future of cities, but how often do we involve young people in urban design? Join youth changemakers and advocates at @thebentway studio as we explore urban issues and opportunities for them to shape the city. janeswalkfestivalto.com/pane…
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Our 1UP Toronto Conference offers your organization targeted exposure for your brand while sponsoring youth to create meaningful impacts in our cities. The deadline has been extended - the new date is February 24th! drive.google.com/file/d/1TG1…
Become a sponsor for the 1up Toronto Conference on March 18, 2023! Deadline extended to February 24th!

ALT Become a sponsor for the 1up Toronto Conference on March 18, 2023! Deadline extended to February 24th!

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*DEADLINE EXTENDED* You have an extra week to submit your proposals for the 1UP Toronto Conference 2023! The new deadline is January 27 at 11:59PM. Apply now: 1uptoronto.org/conference202… #1UPToronto #toronto #conferences
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Check out what Urban Minds has going on in January 2023! Join us in participating in our fun events.
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1UP Design Jam Call for Projects DUE January 20TH at 11:59pm! Inviting municipalities, architecture/design/planning firms, non-profits & civic organizations to submit a project as a case challenge for our students at 2023 @1upToronto Conference. MORE INFO: 1uptoronto.org/conference202…
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Park(ing) Day 2022 is coming! Join us and @TMUsurp TMU's Urban & Regional Planning students to take space back from cars at 105 Bond St through this participatory art activation! Stayed tuned for details.
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What actually makes a city smart? In our latest blog, our Growth Coordinator, Adriana Ceric, revaluates the role of smart technologies in city-building and reflects on how Big Tech influences planning. Read here: medium.com/urban-minds/a-new…
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105 Bond-ing recap! We brought together planners & students from TMU's School of Urban and Regional Planning to get incoming students excited about the planning profession & bond over how young people can actually impact our cities today.
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TO BE ID: on Friday, July 1, 2022, at approx. 1am, in the Yonge St and Cummer Ave area, @TPS32DIv, a woman was located. She is described as 5'3", mid 70's, 110 lbs., with dark short hair in curlers. Can you help ID her? Call 416-808-3200 #GO1246553 ^CdK
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FYI We have a newsletter! Get the inside scoop on what Urban Minds is up to AND get curated engagement opportunities straight to your inbox. Subscribe now: urbanminds.co/newsletter.htm…
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📣NEW BLOG📣 Check out this month's blog written by Cynthia Tia, Program Coordinator of Urban Minds. Can video games 🎮 provide youth with hope for a better, more sustainable future? Read more here: ow.ly/9cOo50JEiWk
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This month's blog, written by Urban Minds Project Coordinator, Patti Menko, explores what intersectionality means in the world of planning and what it means for public spaces. Read it here: medium.com/urban-minds/meet-…

Meet Me at the Corner of You St and Also You St: Intersectionality and Urban Spaces

By Patrycia Menko

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Come work with me and the amazing @urbanmindsTO team! We're hiring a Youth Development Coordinator this summer. Please share and feel free to dm me if you have any questions!
Urban Minds (@urbanmindsTO) profile pictureUrban Minds@urbanmindsTO4 May 2022
WE'RE HIRING! Urban Minds is excited to offer a paid youth position this summer! We're looking for a Youth Development Coordinator to help us scale up our 1UP Youth City Builders program. Apply by May 9th! View the full job posting here: urbanminds.co/apply.html #hiring #youth
We're hiring for Youth Development Coordinator! Apply by May 9, 2022. Urban Mind's Mission is to create meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable cities. Full posting on our website at urban minds.co/apply

ALT We're hiring for Youth Development Coordinator! Apply by May 9, 2022. Urban Mind's Mission is to create meaningful ways for youth to shape equitable and sustainable cities. Full posting on our website at urban minds.co/apply

Federico Palacios speaks on a Spacing Radio podcast episode about Cities for Youth. lnkd.in/eyGYrkqu Federico speaks with: •Lindsay Toth, Gladki Planning Associates •Enosh Chen, Urban Minds •Joana Lincho, Carizon Family & Community Services
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Hi everyone! Today's the big day: our #1UPToronto Conference 2022: Nourish is about to begin! Follow this thread as we share highlights of the afternoon! #1UPNourish
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How could you use our Cities for Youth toolkit? Check out our infographic to see! Subscribe here for the FULL TOOLKIT: urbanminds.us15.list-manage.… Project Partners: @OntarioPlanners, @MitacsCanada , @RYSURP
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Want to connect with youth & deliver more youth-friendly outcomes? Cities For Youth is a toolkit for youth engagement in planning. Download now: urbanminds.co/citiesforyouth… Based on Urban Minds’ work + professionals the toolkit has guiding principles, best practices, & case studies!
New Cities for Youth Toolkit. Photo of front cover of toolkit with an image of youth in a workshop, logo from Urban Minds, Mitacs, and Ryerson SURP. Get your copy today! Urban Minds logo.

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Amazing work by @urbanmindsTO and @1uptoronto launching our 2nd #1UPDesignCompetiton! Can't wait to see the creative solutions the teams will come up with! 💡💡💡
1UP Toronto (@1upToronto) profile picture1UP Toronto@1upToronto20 Jan 2022
A phenomenal kickoff to the 1UP Design Competition 2022! Thank you to all of the participants who attended our first session, and our wonderful speaker Brenna from @sjtcc! Here are some valuable resources for teams working on their deliverables:
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We are looking for an awesome person to join our team as a Program Coordinator! In this role, you will support our 1UP Youth City Builders program, working with high school students and municipalities, civic organizations, and architecture/planning firms. urbanminds.co/apply.html
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NEW blog post by Co-founder Ryan Lo marking Urban Minds’ fifth anniversary is out. What a journey the last five years growing from a young trio of friends to an organization of over 30 volunteers and board members has been! Check it out: shorturl.at/fgwAI #community #Growth
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