Program launch is on Saturday, March 21st, 2026.  It will run until the first week of June for the end–of-program community showcase event that will tentatively be on June 2nd.

Each week we will meet for 2.5 hours between 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for participants to eat – yes, we will provide food and beverages! Weekend sessions will run from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

In addition to program time, you should anticipate spending 2-5 hours each week (outside program sessions) during the Explore & Ideate and Apply & Create modules, working on project-related tasks.

Our programs are free to you! There is ZERO cost to join Urban ReVision: BIPOC Mentorship Studio. We will offer honoraria to all participants. Please contact us for more information.

This cohort of the Urban ReVision program is designed and delivered by a team of young BIPOC facilitators including three Black-identifying facilitators (1 co-lead and 2 supports), alongside a racialized (Filipino) CityHive program coordinator.

We’re grateful to work with a number of phenomenal Black professionals working across the sector who support this program with their time, energy, and advice. Each cohort has a slightly different mix of mentors working in the fields of planning, architecture, sustainability, engagement, etc.

The mentors will join us for two full Saturday sessions. In the morning, you’ll hear from all of them during a panel discussion, where they’ll share their educational and career journeys, as well as their experiences.

In the afternoon, participants will be divided into small groups for more personal discussions with each mentor. These sessions will rotate, giving you the opportunity to speak with every mentor.

We definitely encourage you to take initiative and explore ways to continue building these mentorship relationships beyond the program.

You can apply using the link at the top of this page. You will have the opportunity to complete a written application using the link above. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any issues with a written application; we will assist you.

Due to the place-based nature of the program and its in-person workshops, we require all participants to be located in Metro Vancouver for the duration of the program.

We bring together a diverse group of 20-25 youths with various backgrounds. You will meet other Black youth participants who are just as eager as you to explore the realms of urban planning, civic governance and action, community engagement, policy, and advocacy. You will also meet a diversity of Black mentors and community members working in traditional and non-traditional planning and civics settings, and who are in different stages of their career, local government officials, thought leaders, and subject matter experts!

Our program sessions are pretty jam-packed. Our sessions are hands-on and interactive – and encourage active participation. We like to say that you’ll get out what you put in. We make sure to utilize body breaks throughout the sessions.

We blend content delivery and workshops with dialogue, group discussions, breakout sessions, peer-to-peer learning, guest speakers, and dedicated time to connect with your mentor. You can expect that we will deliver a presentation and invite you into conversation with your peers as we learn together.

The program is designed for you to get what you put into it. This is a project-based program where you are expected to work collaboratively with your peers and a community partner. This may require community engagement, critical thinking and some investigative research to understand the problems of urban issues better. You can expect to spend between 2-5 hours each week working on homework or project work (in addition to program session time).