Making Home: Reimagining Shelter in a Time of Crisis |Building Tour & Panel
Schedule
Wed Jun 24 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
97 Victoria St N | Kitchener, ON
About this Event
A behind-the-scenes tour of Making Home at The Working Centre followed by a panel discussion exploring how infill development, adaptive reuse, and mass timber construction came together to transform a 1927 warehouse into a campus of care. The event will highlight how cross-sector collaboration and design innovation are delivering sustainable and dignified housing in a speedy manner in the downtown Kitchener.
Tour Focus
- Repurposed use of the warehouse and the new infill development
- Mass timber and hybrid structural solutions
- Sustainability features and performance outcomes
- Community-driven design for dignity, inclusion, and long-term livability
Panel Discussion Focus
- The story of Making Home: vision, process, and challenges overcome
- The role of cross-sector partnerships: how they emerged and why they were critical
- Key design strategies and considerations unique to the project
- Opportunities and constraints of using mass timber in community housing
- Lessons learned: what worked, what could be improved, and insights for replication in other communities
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Where is it happening?
97 Victoria St N, 97 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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