Beyond Shelter: Building Pathways to Women's Shelters and Housing
Nov 20, 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
The Forum at Fabrik
58 Grand Avenue South, Suite 201, Cambridge, ON N1S 0B7
Free with registration
Organized by The Forum at Fabrik
Presented by The Forum at Fabrik in collaboration with the University of Waterloo School of Architecture and YWCA Cambridge, Beyond Shelter brings together an exhibition of student architectural proposals and a multidisciplinary roundtable discussion exploring the need for a permanent women's shelter in Cambridge.
Building on the students' work, the discussion brings together perspectives from social service providers, architects, and municipal leadership to examine how cities can better support vulnerable populations and what it takes to turn architectural visions into reality.
Through dialogue and collaboration, the event aims to identify challenges, opportunities, and practical pathways toward realizing safe, dignified, and supportive spaces for women in Cambridge.
Roundtable panelists: Kim Decker (CEO, YWCA Cambridge), Scott Hamilton (Mayor-elect, City of Cambridge), Janna Levitt (Co-founder and Partner, LGA Architectural Partners), Elisia Neves (CEO and Principal Architect, Fabrik Architects), Brynn Nheiley (Director of Planning-Chief Planner, City of Cambridge). Moderated by Jaliya Fonseka (Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo School of Architecture).
Free and open to the public (with refreshments). RSVP requested.