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Systems and Complexity. Facilitation and Engagement. Why Planning is Killing Us and Prototyping will Save Us. United Way of Calgary and Area and imagineCALGARY are proud to co-host Zaid Hassan, author of 'The Social Labs Revolution: A New Approach to Solving our Most Complex Challenges', as part of his global book tour.

Why Planning is Killing Us and Prototyping will Save Us

In his talk, Zaid will draw on over a decade of hands on practical experience in addressing our most profound challenges. He will provide further insight into the theories expressed in the book, with plenty of opportunity for dialogue with the audience to discuss specific aspects. More about Zaid: Since 1942 Zaid Hassan’s family has fled their home 4 times to escape violence and oppression. Each time they have rebuilt their lives. Placemaking for Communities.

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City of Antwerp wins ‘European City of the Year 2013 Award’ On Friday November 9th 2012, the ‘European City of the Year 2013 Award’ ceremony took place in London.

City of Antwerp wins ‘European City of the Year 2013 Award’

Three cities were nominated for the award by the Academy of Urbanism: Hamburg, Lyon and Antwerp. Antwerp mayor Patrick Janssens and alderman for urban development Ludo Van Campenhout received the award at the magnificent Grand Connaught Rooms in London. The ‘European City of the Year Award’ is an initiative of the Academy of Urbanism, a British independent organisation which since 2006 brings attention to the importance of urban development. The Academy has 500 members: a varied group of thinkers, policy makers and professionals who are involved in the social, cultural, economic, political and spatial development of cities and municipalities. Adaptive Communities.