Client: BC Hydro
Timeline: February 2021

Overview:
As BC Hydro developed its long-term Integrated Resource Plan (Clean Power 2040), CityHive facilitated a province-wide virtual workshop engaging youth aged 14–18. The session gave young people a platform to share their priorities and perspectives on B.C.’s clean energy future.

Client: Downtown Vancouver BIA
Timeline: October 2020

Overview:
CityHive hosted a youth-focused virtual dialogue exploring the future of e-scooters in Vancouver. Participants met with local leaders in mobility, accessibility, and planning to share perspectives on opportunities and challenges for new urban transportation modes.

Client: Vancouver Coastal Health
Timeline: December 2020

Overview:
CityHive led a youth-centred workshop to gather input on VCH’s website and translation services. Participants shared valuable insights on accessibility, technology use, and language barriers, directly informing improvements to online communications.

Client: City of North Vancouver

Timeline: Spring 2024

Overview:
CityHive worked with the City’s Safe and Active School Travel Program to engage students at Sutherland Secondary in reimagining active transportation in their community. Through class projects and a showcase event, students collaborated with City staff to design street activation projects promoting safe, sustainable travel.

Client: City of Richmond
Timeline: Jan–Mar 2021

Overview:
CityHive co-designed and delivered the City’s first Youth Civic Engagement Program — an eight-week initiative connecting young people (ages 15–23) with local government. Participants learned directly from City staff and councillors, building skills and presenting their own civic projects to Council.

Client: Natural Resources Canada
Collaborators: Student Energy
Timeline: August–October 2017

Overview:
CityHive and Student Energy co-led a national youth engagement process for NRCan’s Generation Energy consultation. Youth across Canada hosted local dialogues and contributed to the Youth Voices Report, outlining their vision for a sustainable energy future. Over 7,000 Canadians participated online and in person.

Client: Downtown Vancouver BIA
Timeline: January–April 2017

Overview:
CityHive led a consultation process to help the DVBIA better engage Vancouver’s growing Millennial population. Through staff interviews and youth focus groups, the project generated actionable recommendations and a strategic plan for millennial engagement within the organization.

Client: Generation Squeeze
Timeline: April 2017 – May 2018

Overview:
CityHive partnered with Generation Squeeze to mobilize youth around housing affordability in Metro Vancouver. As local organizers for the “Code Red” campaign, CityHive convened monthly youth meet-ups and identified municipal policy opportunities to advance generational equity in housing.

Collaborators: SFU Faculty of Environment, Women Transforming Cities, Suzuki Elders, Participedia
Timeline: June 2018

Overview:
CityHive co-hosted a roundtable on women’s leadership in climate solutions. The event brought together researchers, civic leaders, and students to share participatory methods for intersectional, gender-responsive climate action.

Client: Vancity Credit Union
Timeline: February 2019

Overview:
CityHive partnered with Vancity to recruit and support 30 youth delegates attending the Global Alliance for Banking on Values Summit. CityHive facilitated pre-summit training, networking sessions, and a youth-authored report capturing reflections from the event.

Client: Vancouver City Planning Commission
Timeline: April 2018

Overview:
CityHive supported logistics and program design for the “City for All” summit hosted by the Vancouver City Planning Commission. The event explored belonging, equity, reconciliation, and resiliency in shaping a more inclusive city.

Client: Ecocity Builders
Timeline: September–October 2019

Overview:
CityHive convened three youth Idea Jams during the 2019 Ecocity Summit, offering young people a platform to discuss and critique the Ecocity Standards. Their ideas informed future sustainability frameworks and expanded youth participation in global urban planning conversations.