Upcoming Webinar: Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts: Where Social Interactions Are Made Tangible

Join WRCF and a panel of experts to learn more about social infrastructure and the framework of Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts.

In 2024, WRCF launched a strategic plan focused on improving social infrastructure in Waterloo Region. As part of this work, we have learned that the activation of spaces through programming has the ability to bring people together to create engagement, opportunities for learning and growth, and improved social cohesion within our community(ies). WRCF has researched social infrastructure over the past few years and found a framework we support that was created by Gehl Studio, which focuses on three types of activated spaces: Hubs, Havens, and Hangouts. We have asked Eamon O’Connor, Senior Project Manager at Gehl Studio to share insights on this framework and talk more about how it could help Waterloo Region grow community as our community grows to one million people.

We will then move into a panel discussion moderated by our President & CEO, Eric Avner, where we will discuss local examples.

Speakers include:

• Oluseun Olayinka, Executive Director, Adventure4Change

• Lisa Stocco, Manager of Strategic Communications and Environmental Education, Grand River Conservation Authority

• Nathan Stretch, Division Manager, Community Development, Kitchener Public Library

You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the information shared and connect with the panelists. If you would like to provide questions for the speakers in advance, please email them to info@wrcf.ca.