Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondSettler Colonialism in Canada and its Relationship with LandSettler colonialism and the colonial mindsets have taken the route of an ongoing ideology and practice in Canada. We might consider settler…Dec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondRevitalizing neighbourhood from scratchToronto is popular for knowing as the “city of neighbourhoods”. A multitude of communities have marked their place within the diverse…Dec 25, 2021Dec 25, 2021
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyond“Design and not just Architecture” serving humanity — From the creative minds of OAC Middle EastDesign is multifaceted and limitless. Our general scope of knowledge about design is less ubiquitous and often places constraints on the…Aug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondWho run the world (or our cities)? Girls!In order to make our cities inclusive and have an equitable approach in the process of shaping diversity plays a key factor. Diversity in…May 30, 2021May 30, 2021
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondCreating Equitable and Resilient Spaces — A discussion by OACC and Tamarack InstituteIn 2020, we started off with our venture of conducting virtual sessions to educate designers, architects and practitioners about designing…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondParticipatory planning from the eyes of Active Neighbourhoods Canada and the organizations in the…Participatory planning and design create the palette of a complete picture of the community. It requires equal contribution from the…Mar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondWhat is community engaged design during — and after — COVID?The Centre for Urban Pedagogy is a non-profit organization that uses the power of design and art to increase meaningful civic engagement…Dec 20, 2020Dec 20, 2020
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondCo-Creating Places for Social Impact — How can designers design WITH people and not FOR peopleOn October 29th, OACC team-mates, Afsanneh Tafazzoli, Lisimar Campero, Marveh Farhoodi and Negar Hashemi co-hosted a webinar together with…Dec 20, 2020Dec 20, 2020
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondThe role of community in housing, working on ‘Expropriate Sherbourne’- from the minds of our…How many times have we expressed discernment over the obsolete facilities available within a neighbourhood of our residence?Oct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020
Published inArticles and stories from the OACC community and beyondExpropriate Sherbourne — A look into our 2019 public housing proposal ventureThe deadly housing crisis has overtaken the most educated and privileged by stripping off their fundamental rights to reside in a place of…Oct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020
