Stantec Idea Hackathon: Toward a Smart Toronto (Idea Book)

July 31, 2019

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During the first Stantec Idea Hackathon, industry professionals explored ways of using technology to ensure Toronto is a thriving, livable, and resilient city for all. Here are their ideas.

The first Stantec Idea Hackathon gathered industry professionals over a two-day forum to share ideas, build relationships, and deliver results that are relevant and meaningful for the citizens of Toronto and beyond. Hackers, mentors, speakers, and judges came from tech start-ups and consulting firms, graduate programs and municipal organizations. In total, over 50 participants formed 10 teams who tackled the following challenge statement How can we use technology to ensure Toronto is a thriving, livable, and resilient city for all?

And they delivered. Solutions to empower Toronto citizens to improve mobility and flood protection and make life better for the city’s immigrant and senior populations. 

Thank you to all of the speakers, mentors, judges, and participants—for your passion, your creativity, and your contribution to the Toronto community.