In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
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In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
Transforming Cities: The Role of Transit-Oriented Development
Architecturally Speaking
43 minutes
1 year ago
Transforming Cities: The Role of Transit-Oriented Development
In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz is joined by Shonda Wang, Principal at SvN, to explore the concept of transit-oriented communities and their impact on urban development. Shonda is a seasoned urban designer and planner with expertise in large-scale urban regeneration projects, and unpacks the importance of creating connections between public spaces, transportation infrastructure, and the built environment in evolving cities. Tune in to gain insights in...
Architecturally Speaking
In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
