The Sustainable Cities Initiative supports interdisciplinary collaborations and organizes knowledge mobilization events that advance research in the various fields of urban sustainability.

Upcoming events

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Apr 29

Using Cost-Inclusive Methods to Enhance Governmental Effectiveness

Event organized by the Centre on Governance and Performance and Planning Exchange (PPX)

Past events

Image of the earth globe
Mar 10

Blue Marble Obsession (BMO)

Event organized buy the Sustainable Cities Initiative.
Image of skyscrapers and green spaces
Mar 4

Geo-care: A step towards sustainable cities

Event organized buy the Sustainable Cities Initiative.
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Seed funding projects

The Sustainable Cities Initiative aims to foster research excellence at the University of Ottawa by supporting interdisciplinary collaborations throug…
Drone view on Baytown in Texas
Mar 26

Energy Ethics and Urban Futures in the Anthropocene

Event organized by the Research Centre on the Future of Cities.
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Feb 12 to Mar 26

Detective room

Event organized by the Research Centre on the Future of Cities.

Contact us

General assistance

For information on program activities and media relations, please contact:

Assia Bounaira
Intermediate Coordinator, Research
E-mail: [email protected]