We engage youth to shape their cities and enact meaninfgul civic change.

Our youth are a vital force for change, yet they remain significantly underrepresented in civic processes, often excluded from crucial discussions on affordability strategies, housing solutions, and climate plans.

CityHive has identified key factors inhibiting youth participation: a lack of civic literacy, limited trust and connections with governments and decision-makers, and inaccessible civic processes.

For youth with intersecting identities, the barriers can be even more debilitating, particularly for Indigenous youth, racialized youth, newcomers, youth with disabilities, and LGBTQ2S+ youth.

Together, we can work to break down these barriers and empower every young voice in our communities.

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What people have to say.

"It was such an enriching experience having the CityShapers program in my classroom! The content is really engaging and dynamic, there's a great variety of activities and I feel it's a great catalyst for meaningful learning."

Grade 12 Teacher • CityShapers in Schools
"I'm so glad I applied for this program. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with like minded young BIPOC, make connections and really feel like being part of a community. I was able to learn so much in such a short time about planning, our civic systems and how I fit into them as a citizen. I highly recommend signing up for the program if you're interested in learning about and improving our built environments and make some great friends along the way.”

Participant • Urban ReVision
"The Envirolab exceeded my expectations because of the variety of sessions and experts bought into the program. I really enjoyed learning about how to develop business ideas, non-profits, and other similar initiatives--Because that’s an area that I don’t know as much about, and the Envirolab planted the seed."

Participant • Envirolab
"From the moment I joined, I was embraced by a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who all shared a deep passion for sustainability and climate action. Seeing the progress my team and I were able to accomplish and feeling the strong sense of camaraderie and collaboration within the cohort I was a part of has genuinely filled me with optimism about the future."

Participant • Youth Climate Innovation Lab