Youthful Cities

11/17/2025

Our own Sarah Armouch joins the illustrious panel of experts to talk about empowering youth in making better places for all at the webinar, The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.

She's sure to throw down some insights from our recent Building Bridges report, so you prime up now and register! https://www.youthfulcities.com/blog/2025/09/09/four-learnings-to-build-bridges-between-youth-skills-and-the-future-of-work/

11/15/2025

Young people in Canada are worried about AI.

According to our research, 49% of Black youth and 43% of racialized youth fear their jobs will be eliminated by AI within a decade, compared to 33% of white youth. Youth employed in trades, agriculture, and manufacturing perceive a greater risk.

🎬 So how do we create sustainable work ecosystems in the evolving AI landscape? Take action.

Young people are, or will be, the most impacted by AI. Here's your chance to shape policy not just as stakeholders, but as co-designers. Lots of options for action in this post. The time is now.

💪 AI may shape the future, but it is young people who will shape AI.

10/22/2025

We know that working together is the only way to solve the housing crisis. Young people have unique needs and are hit hard by the lack of affordable options. Together with groups like Toboggan Flats we had started a national housing coalition last year and would love to join forces to collaborate on this idea!

10/16/2025

🇨🇦 Big win for Canada! Our sister org, Toboggan Flats, just won the Global Coliving Award for Best Emerging Concept — putting Canadian coliving on the world stage. 🏡✨

At Youthful Cities, our data tells us what youth already know:
🏠 Affordable housing feels out of reach — 78% of young Canadians say the cost of rent is their biggest barrier to independence.
💬 And 1 in 3 youth say loneliness and mental health challenges are made worse by the housing crisis.

That’s why concepts like Toboggan Flats matter.
They’re turning empty offices → vibrant communities, creating shared, affordable, connected living — where youth can thrive together.

Let’s go, Canada! 💪🇨🇦

We’re beyond thrilled to share that Toboggan Flats has won the Emerging Coliving Concept Award at the 2025 Global Coliving awards! 🇨🇦 From Canada to the coliving community worldwide—thank you for believing in the future we’re building. ❤️🛷

10/10/2025

58% of youth respondents cite affordability as their top housing consideration. Our housing study indicates that not everyone needs to jump into home ownership or be quite so isolated. There's a middle ground where we surround our youthful selves with everything we want: friends, fun, and opportunity. Since 82% of youth indicate interest in coliving, we're hoping that initiatives like the Toboggan Flats coliving conversions will encourage Canada to get some affordable housing available for young people SOON.

10/03/2025

Get powerful insights from Indigenous youth and Northern communities on what it takes to succeed today.

Rooted in the YESS and Skills for Success frameworks, this webinar also:
- Shares lessons on skills development.
- Discusses community-driven innovation.
- Brings awareness to the strengths that come from lived experience.

Whether you're a young changemaker, policymaker, educator, employer, or community builder, this conversation is your entry point into a movement to recognize the value of diverse experiences.

SPEAKERS
Narlie Dapilos, Bayanihan Collective Solutions
Erin Cartan, Territorial Youth Collective
Hosted by: Orpah Cundangan, Tamarack Institute

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/tntrkiXoE0I?si=slQeS1y462ENBCvt
In collaboration with Institute on the Project.

09/29/2025

Renting as a student can stretch your budget. Learn how to plan for rent, utilities, and unexpected expenses in this online workshop! Join our friends at HOUSE Canada's for their next webinar:

📍Oct 22 - Financial Fitness for Renters!

🔗 Free sign-up at the link in the HOUSE Canada bio

09/26/2025

📣 Calling Black, Indigenous, racialized, and newcomer youth in !

Are you passionate about equity in education?
Do you want to share your lived experiences and amplify your community’s voice?
Are you ready to engage in policy conversations that shape the future of our schools?

This is your chance! ✨
Join ActionDignity's “Equity in Education” Youth Advocacy Table this Saturday. Connect with school board trustee candidates and be part of the conversation on creating equitable education.

📅 Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Venue: Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
👥 Who: Youth ages 15–26

📩 Contact: ranya.gumaa@actiondignity.org or linh.bui@actiondignity.org

⚡ Limited spots available – register via Action Dignity
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/equity-in-education-youth-advocacy-action-table-tickets-1730770684709

09/09/2025

✨ Just dropped: DEVlab Report Part II ✨
What do young people need to thrive at work?

We asked. Hundreds of youth across 7 cities answered.
🔥 The result: 10 youth-designed skills pathways—digital literacy, mentorship, climate resilience, affordable housing + more.

👀 Our blog has 4 big takeaways + youth innovation videos
📘 The full report has all 10 pathways and more!

https://www.youthfulcities.com/blog/2025/09/09/four-learnings-to-build-bridges-between-youth-skills-and-the-future-of-work/

Many thanks to Tamarack Institute for their partnership on the project!

08/29/2025

How does the city make you feel about your future?

Youthful Cities hosted an activation as part of Dress for Success Toronto’s Youth Employment Summit. We took a data driven approach to employment challenges young people face, shared experiences with applying for jobs, concerns about the future of employment, and talked more about the changes that young people want to see from employers, and local industries.

Take a look at the numbers here, and see what youth have to say.

Thank you to for hosting us!

How does the city make you feel about your future?

08/12/2025

The Top 10 youth insights on work, education & leadership — revealed for

We asked thousands of young people across Canada what really matters to them.
The answers? Eye-opening.

💼 The jobs they’re aiming for
🌱 The values that matter most
🏢 The leaders they’ll follow (or avoid)

📲 Swipe to see all 10.

➡️ https://www.youthfulcities.com/blog/2025/08/12/youth-powered-data-reveals-what-it-will-really-take-for-young-people-to-thrive-in-canadian-cities/

08/09/2025

AI is changing everything—but where do you fit in?

In our latest blog, we break down real talk from young professionals who’ve made their way into the AI space (no tech degree required). Learn what skills matter, what employers are actually looking for, and how to stay ahead in a world of automation. If you’re wondering how to future-proof your career—and where to even start—this one’s for you.

🔗 Read the blog, watch the webinar: https://www.youthfulcities.com/blog/2025/08/07/plugged-in-powered-up-youth-skills-for-the-ai-era/