# Short term, lasting impact

By [Brandon Donnelly](https://paragraph.com/@brandondonnelly), 2017-03-09

architecture, cities, design, nxt-city, pavilion-project, public-space, public-spaces, the-drake-hotel, toronto, uncategorized, urban-design, urban-interventions, urbanism

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NXT City and Pavilion Project are hosting an event on March 23, 2017 here in Toronto (at the Drake Hotel) called [Short Term, Lasting Impact](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/short-term-lasting-impact-tickets-32611177911). 

It’s all about how “temporary, low-cost and scalable \[urban\] interventions” can bring about lasting / meaningful change within our cities.

Here’s some info on the panelists / topics:

> _Matt Rubinoff, Tusk Global // STACKT_
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> _This temporary shipping container market proposes a visionary complex with everything from retail and restaurants to studio spaces and a brewery. What are some of the challenges of bringing an unconventional project to life?_
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> _Rui Pimenta & Layne Hinton, Art Spin // IN/FUTURE ART FESTIVAL_
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> _This art experience reclaimed a beloved Toronto space, transforming it briefly through a multidisciplinary art and music festival. What opportunities can site-specific events bring to celebrate underused spaces?_
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> _Michael McLelland, ERA Architects // PORTLANDS PROJECT  
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> _There are many long-term and competing visions for Toronto’s Portlands. How do we make best use of this prime city site today? How can short-term planning inform a future agenda and create critical cultural space in the near-term?_  

I know the folks behind both of these non-profits (NXT City and Pavilion Project), and so I am happy to support this event. Tickets are $10 and can be [purchased here](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/short-term-lasting-impact-tickets-32611177911).

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*Originally published on [Brandon Donnelly](https://paragraph.com/@brandondonnelly/short-term%2C-lasting-impact)*