VANPLAY SMART CITY TALKS: RESILIENCE + WELLBEING (VIDEO)

Imagine Parks and Recreation – What could Vancouver’s parks, public space and recreation opportunities look like in 25 years? How about 100 years? 

In the fifth and final lecture of this series, we are bringing five renowned speakers together in a panel format to explore the ways our parks and public space system create resilience and wellbeing in our communities. Panelists will present their topics, followed by a moderated discussion with the audience. This event will end with a hosted reception in the lobby of UBC Robson Square. 

Presentations + Discussion: 6:30pm - 8:15pm 

Reception (Sponsored by PFS Studio): 8:15pm - 9:00pm 

Moderator: Frances Bula, Journalist 

Speakers: 

John Atkin, Historian 

Pamela Hart, Communications 

Charles Montgomery, Author "Happy City" 

Dr. Lawrence Frank, UBC Professor/President Urban Deisgn 4 Health 

Bill Pechet, Director, Pechet Studio