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WHO WE ARE

CityHive is on a mission to transform the way that young people are engaged in shaping their cities and in civic processes.


THE PROBLEM SPACE

Youth

Youth want to be engaged, involved and educated, and contribute meaningfully

CityHive

City Hall & Institutions

Institutions have wicked problems and need new energy

Our cities face major challenges from unaffordability and homelessness to climate change. There are huge unrealized opportunities to harness the energy, knowledge, and unique ideas of youth to address these challenges.


WHAT WE DO

We harness the innovative energy, ideas, and desire for impact of young people to create a more equitable, sustainable, inclusive and liveable city.

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Capacity Building

Opportunities for youth to learn about their cities and flex their civic engagement muscles  in exciting new ways.

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Creative Problem Solving

Youth-created projects and initiatives address pressing urban, environmental and social issues.

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Institutional Change

Programs and processes that shift who is seen as an expert in engagement processes.


HOW WE DO IT

Civic Education

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In partnership with municipalities, we design and run a variety of civic education programs across the Lower Mainland to engage youth with their cities.

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Innovation Labs

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We design and run innovation labs on urban challenges for youth to collaborate with key partners on creating projects that address issues on-the-ground.

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Consulting

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We support municipalities, organizations and institutions to develop and implement meaningful youth engagement strategies & processes.

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