Ottawa Music Strategy
The Ottawa Music Strategy is a comprehensive plan fostering the local music industry's growth, culminating in the establishment of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition to implement its diverse, educational, and professional development-focused recommendations.
ISEA: Hip Hop & Technology
The lecture "Hip Hop & Technology" at the ISEA2012 symposium explored the relationship between Hip Hop and technological evolution within urban environments, emphasizing Hip Hop's significant impact on urban and technological development.
A Renewed Action Plan: For Arts, Heritage, and Culture in Ottawa
The Renewed Action Plan is a strategic framework developed with community input, focusing on enhancing the city's cultural identity and access to arts. It outlines key strategies for celebrating culture, developing creative spaces, promoting local culture, and fostering cultural leadership.
CreativeMornings Ottawa: The Concept of Genius Loci
In the CreativeMornings Ottawa talk, I explored the concept of genius loci to illustrate how the spirit of a place influences cultural and creative expressions, emphasizing the connection between urban spaces, cultural identity, and creativity.
Riverside Walk: Cultural Gateway Study
The project undertaken as part of the MSc Space Syntax program at UCL focused on analyzing and enhancing the Riverside Walk in London, revealing its underutilization and proposing strategic improvements to its spatial integration and cultural connectivity.
National Gallery of Canada: Mapping the Social Logic of the City
In the PLATFORM II series at the National Gallery of Canada, the panel discussion "Mapping the Social Logic of the City" examined the impact of urban design on social interactions and the Ottawa music scene, highlighting the importance of urban planning in promoting cultural diversity and social inclusion.
Music Policy Forum: Music Cities Together: Live
The Music Cities Together panel addressed the critical need for effective music policies during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing together international experts to discuss the vital role of music in urban settings and advocating for targeted support to sustain the live music ecosystem.
Creative Class Group: Urbanism Researcher
Through the Creative Class Exchange blog, the focus was placed on exploring the connection between urban environments and cultural expression, with Scene Analysis pieces examining how cities influence and are influenced by their creative communities, contributing to the discourse on urban development and cultural vitality.
Monocle Radio: The Urbanist - Music and the City
In a November 2015 episode of Monocle Radio's "The Urbanist," the discussion centered on integrating music into city planning and development, highlighting its transformative impact on urban vibrancy, economic resilience, and community engagement, showcasing the critical role of cultural initiatives in shaping dynamic urban environments.