The 30 Lab: Housing Affordability

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The 30 Lab is a six-week youth innovation lab on housing, led by Youthful Cities in partnership with Design Talks Institute. It brings together 30 Calgarians aged 16–30 to develop creative solutions to housing affordability through mentorship, site tours, and hands-on collaboration. Participants will pitch their ideas—ranging from policy to design—to local leaders, positioning youth as key contributors to Calgary’s urban future.

Amount Funded

$25,000

Year Funded

2025

Funding Priority

Built Environment: Understand and improve the sustainability and livability of the physical and social aspects of our human-made environment.

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The Design Talks Institute

Design Talks Institute is dedicated to advancing public education on the value and impacts of good design. We produce and install exhibitions, and hold workshops, seminars, and conferences for the public regarding architecture, art, and design.