Vancouver, BC – Five student projects created through CityStudio Vancouver this term were recognized at HUBBUB #11 on Friday, November 30. The event, held at City Hall, showcased twenty-four experimental projects created by students together with City of Vancouver staff to address key city goals and challenges.
A panel of judges selected the top three projects:
Two projects were also selected by the audience to win People’s Choice Awards:
All projects at HUBBUB #11 were created as part of CityStudio Vancouver, a unique collaboration that matches City of Vancouver staff with students from SFU, UBC, BCIT, Langara College and Emily Carr University to create and launch experimental projects on the ground.
Mayor Kennedy Stewart attended the showcase portion of the event, exploring a number of projects and speaking with students; Doug Smith, the City of Vancouver’s Sustainability Director, shared a message with students about continuing to pursue change in the city despite challenges; and Chris Higgins of the City’s Sustainability Team emceed the event.
HUBBUB takes place at City Hall every spring and fall organized by CityStudio. Over 250 students, City of Vancouver staff, faculty and community members attended this year’s event. HUBBUB #12 will take place on April 5, 2019.
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