ReVisioning Surrey Community Showcase - Urban ReVision

What does your Dream City look like? How can we promote a more inclusive and intersectional perspective in urban planning and civic governance that considers diverse identities within our cities?

Join us on Thursday, June 6th to hear from the first cohort of CityHive's Urban ReVision: BIPOC Mentorship Studio! Over the past few months, the cohort members (a.k.a. Urban ReVisioners) have been working closely with BIPOC industry mentors and our partners at the City of Surrey on projects, all about the City's Official Community Plan (OCP). This event will showcase their visions and reimaginations for Surrey to the public.

Urban ReVision: BIPOC Mentorship Studio is for BIPOC youth, ages 18-30, who are passionate about shaping the future of their city. This program aims to support BIPOC youth who are interested in exploring the fields of urban planning and civic governance through mentorship with BIPOC industry mentors, community building, and hands-on learning through conducting projects on local issues that matter to them.

With the diverse knowledge, passions, and lived experiences that this cohort of Urban ReVisioners have, they are excited to share their creative and innovative ideas on topics including food justice, climate resilience, accessible housing and transportation, disaster planning, cultural spaces, and more.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
• Time: 5:45-9:00pm Pacific Time
• Location: Committee Rooms 2 East A&B, Surrey City Hall (13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8)
• Cost: Free (Pre-registration on Eventbrite required)
• The event is open to all!

This program wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of the Government of Canada, United Way British Columbia, and DIALOG. A special thanks to the City of Surrey for their partnership and support.

About the Organizers

CityHive is a Metro Vancouver based not-for-profit organization on a mission to transform the way that young people are involved in shaping their cities. We work to ensure young people have the agency and opportunity to participate in city planning, local decision-making, and sustainability issues. We work with city-shaping institutions and municipalities to create meaningful youth engagement practices, and simultaneously work with young people to build capacity and provide opportunities to address urban challenges.

We recognize the Semiahmoo, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt and scəwaθenaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsawwassen) First Nations on whose land the program and projects were based on. CityHive also acknowledges the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations where the program was also held. We recognize the S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, and all Coast Salish peoples on whose land we also do our work.

Accessibility

We are able to offer ASL and other accessibility services upon request. We will also have a low-stimulation area if you prefer to network in a more quiet space.

Please mention any accessibility needs that you wish to have at the event and feel free to get in touch with one of the coordinators at vicky@cityhive.ca for any questions.

Community Guidelines

Our community guidelines are intended to ensure the safety of all attendees, and to foster honest, socially accountable discussion at our events. Thank you for respecting these guidelines!

• Above all, there will be zero tolerance for those who promote violence or discrimination against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, age, or disability. Anyone who incites harm towards other participants will be removed at the discretion of our team.
• Don’t assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance. Please refer to people using the usernames and/or pronouns they provide.
• Take space, make space: share your perspective, and make space for other voices to be heard too. Recognize that we are all here to learn.
• Practice self-care in whatever way you need to. If you need to get up or take a break, please do so.