Globally, cities are home to more than half of humanity and they are only expected to grow. In confronting challenges spanning climate change, resource constraints, geopolitical tensions and rapid technological advances, it is imperative to envision cities that not only champion sustainability, but also embody resilience and innovation.
Meeting the challenge to enhance urban sustainability head-on, our faculty is collaborating with stakeholders from industry, government, civil society and across academia. Together we have an ambitious plan that prioritizes the development of future-ready talent and innovation, in alignment with the University’s long-term vision outlined in Waterloo at 100.
Our current issue of ENVision shares some of our collective work on building future cities as well as highlighting other initiatives across campus. Join us in envisioning a new urban landscape, where innovation and sustainability thinking lay the foundations for resilience, and collaborative vision and action build the cities of the future.
As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Region of Waterloo, a regional municipality that epitomizes resilience and progress, we recognize the pivotal role of forward-thinking urban planning and environmental management in shaping the destiny of urban areas. Our Future Cities Initiative amplifies the importance of embracing cutting-edge solutions that seamlessly integrate technology, sustainability and social inclusivity.
Close to 1,700 donors supported the 2023 UWaterloo Giving Tuesday campaign this year.
CLASS NOTES
Wondering what your classmates have been up to? Find out who’s been promoted, who’s launched a new project, who’s published a book and who’s started a family. Catch up, then submit an update of your own for next issue’s Class Notes.
