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Kelvin studied international development, started a charity FoodCycle in the UK that is in 34 cities, ran a social enterprise incubator and now is CEO of Good Lab, a service innovation training and project consultancy. After years in development, he sees integrated change with government is essential for our future.
An award-winning arts manager, Bridget’s work blends her love of culture and cities together. She is the former Events Manager for the City of Hamilton and recipient of the City Manager’s Award for Excellence in Public Service. She has held senior cultural programming and policy leadership positions with the cities of Toronto and Mississauga, is the past producer of the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival and was recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Hamilton Business Leader. She currently serves as the Vice-President of Festivals & Events Ontario, is a member of the Project for Public Spaces Placemaking Leadership Council, member of the Canadian Arts Coalition Research & Policy Development Committee and continues to work on major city-building events such as Nuit Blanche (Toronto).
Studied architecture in Puerto Rico and USA but obtained her PhD in Barcelona. Is the author of a book about participatory processes in the design and construction of collective housing. Works with participatory design and placemaking with the collective “Taller Creando Sin Encargos”, students of architecture and communities in Puerto Rico.
Mansi Sahu is the co-founder of StudioPOD, a multidisciplinary firm in Mumbai, specialized in city planning and urban design, that blends people-oriented design principles in creating community master plans, transportation planning studies, urban landscapes and sustainable architecture. Mansi’s strength lies in working collaboratively with local communities, city governments and stakeholders to create innovative planning strategies for complex urban issues.
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