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--> font-size: 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--muted);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* IMPACT HIGHLIGHT *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .impact-highlight {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--amber-pale);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border: 1px solid rgba(239,159,39,0.3);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: relative;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> overflow: hidden;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .impact-highlight::before {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> content: '\"';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: absolute;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> top: -20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> left: 24px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 180px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: rgba(239,159,39,0.12);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .impact-highlight .quote-text {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .impact-highlight .quote-attr {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--coral);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* PARTNERS SECTION *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .partners-grid {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: grid;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 0 48px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .partner-item {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: flex;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> align-items: flex-start;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 20px 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .partner-item:last-child {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-bottom: none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .partner-dot {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> width: 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> height: 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--teal-bright);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 50%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 7px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> flex-shrink: 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .partner-item h3 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 4px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .partner-item p {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--muted);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* CTA \/ CLOSING *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-block {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 80px 60px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: grid;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 60px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> align-items: center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-block h2 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 480px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-block p {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-btn {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: inline-block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--teal-bright);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 15px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 500;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 16px 32px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 8px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-decoration: none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> white-space: nowrap;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> letter-spacing: 0.02em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* FOOTER *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> footer {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--teal-dark);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 32px 60px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: flex;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> justify-content: space-between;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> align-items: center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 13px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> footer strong {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 500;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* SHOWCASE EVENT BOX *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .event-box {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border: 1px solid var(--border);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 32px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 32px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .event-date {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> letter-spacing: 0.12em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-transform: uppercase;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--teal-bright);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 8px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .event-box h3 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .event-activities {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> list-style: none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: flex;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> flex-direction: column;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .event-activities li {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: flex;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> align-items: center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--ink-soft);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 400;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .activity-check {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> width: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> height: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--teal-pale);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 50%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: flex;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> align-items: center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> justify-content: center;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> flex-shrink: 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .activity-check svg {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> width: 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> height: 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> stroke: var(--teal-mid);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> fill: none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> stroke-width: 2.5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* DIVIDER *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .divider {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> height: 1px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--border);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin: 0 60px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* PULL QUOTE BIG *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .pull-quote {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-style: italic;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--teal-dark);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.4;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-left: 4px solid var(--teal-bright);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding-left: 32px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin: 40px 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 680px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* PROJECT GALLERY *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .project-gallery {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 48px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding-top: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-top: 1px solid var(--border);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .project-gallery h3 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 13px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> letter-spacing: 0.12em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-transform: uppercase;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--teal-bright);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 24px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .gallery-grid {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: grid;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .gallery-item {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border: 1px solid var(--border);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 10px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> overflow: hidden;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .gallery-item img {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> aspect-ratio: 4\/3;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> object-fit: cover;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: block;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--teal-pale);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> min-height: 160px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .gallery-item h4 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 400;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 14px 16px 4px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .gallery-item p {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--muted);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 0 16px 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* SPOTLIGHT PROJECTS *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .spotlight-grid {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: grid;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 24px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .spotlight-card {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border: 1px solid var(--border);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 28px 24px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: relative;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .spotlight-accent {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> width: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> height: 4px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--fc-blue);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 2px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .spotlight-card h3 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 4px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .spotlight-school {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> letter-spacing: 0.07em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-transform: uppercase;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--fc-blue);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .spotlight-card p:not(.spotlight-school) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 14px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.7;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--ink-soft);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* MENTOR STORY *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-story {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: var(--fc-blue-dark);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 100px 60px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: relative;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> overflow: hidden;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-story::before {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> content: '\"';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: absolute;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> top: -40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> right: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 300px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> pointer-events: none;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-story-inner {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 820px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin: 0 auto;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: relative;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> z-index: 1;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-story .section-label-light {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--fc-blue-light);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-story h2 {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 52px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.1;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-quote {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-left: 4px solid var(--fc-yellow);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 28px 36px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin: 0 0 32px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-quote p {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 22px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-style: italic;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.65;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-coda {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: clamp(20px, 2.8vw, 28px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-style: italic;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--fc-yellow);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.4;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 20px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-attribution {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 13px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-weight: 600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> letter-spacing: 0.1em;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> text-transform: uppercase;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> \/* VOLUNTEER QUOTES *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .volunteer-quotes {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> display: grid;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> gap: 24px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-top: 40px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .vol-quote-card {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> background: white;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border: 1px solid var(--border);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> border-radius: 12px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> padding: 32px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> position: relative;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .vol-quote-mark {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: 72px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--fc-blue-light);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 0.6;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> opacity: 0.5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .vol-quote-text {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 22px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> font-style: italic;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> color: var(--ink);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> line-height: 1.5;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> max-width: 100%;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> margin-bottom: 16px;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .two-col, .two-col-wide, .feature-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .cta-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .hero-year { display: none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> footer { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .divider { margin: 0 28px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .gallery-grid, .spotlight-grid, .volunteer-quotes, .partners-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .mentor-story { padding: 64px 28px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> @media print {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> body { background: white; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> .hero { -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact; print-color-adjust: exact; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/head><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><body><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- HERO --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<header class=\"hero\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Future City Experience 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h1>Building the Cities<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>of Tomorrow<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"hero-subtitle\">More than 1,000 students explored engineering, public infrastructure, sustainability, and community design through the Future City Experience 2026.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"hero-year\">2026<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/header>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- STATS STRIP --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"stats-strip\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-number\">40<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-label\">Participating Classrooms<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-number\">1,000+<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-label\">Students Reached<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-number\">16<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-label\">Showcase Presenters<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"stat-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-number\">3<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"stat-label\">Showcase Learning Experiences<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- INTRO SECTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-alt\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"two-col two-col-wide\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"section-label\">A Year of Big Ideas<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>What does a better future look like?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>According to the students of Future City Experience 2026, it looks like cities powered by renewable energy, designed around people rather than cars, connected through smart technology, resilient to climate challenges, and accessible to everyone.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">Approximately 1,000 students from 40 participating classrooms explored what it means to design communities that are sustainable, inclusive, and prepared for the future.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"pull-quote\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> “They didn’t just build a model. They thought like engineers.”<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"event-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"event-date\">May 20, 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>The Showcase<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 100%;\">Students from 16 classrooms gathered virtually for a celebration of learning \u2014 presenting designs to industry professionals, university partners, and community leaders.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<ul class=\"event-activities\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> Keynote from Ontario Tech University Mechanical Engineering student<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> 3D design workshop<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> Interactive engineering trivia activities<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<li><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> Peer recognition and celebration awards<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- IDEAS SECTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"section-label\">What Students Created<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>Remarkable Depth, Creativity<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>and Systems Thinking<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Across the Showcase, students connected environmental sustainability, economic development, public health, transportation, and social inclusion into bold, unified visions for future communities.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"project-gallery\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Spotlight Projects<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eir.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/tanah-lestari.jpg\" alt=\"Tanah Lestari city model\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Tanah Lestari<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eir.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pad-ma.jpg\" alt=\"Pad Ma City model\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Pad Ma City<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/eir.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/sir-adam-beck.jpg\" alt=\"Sir Adam Beck City model\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h4>Sir Adam Beck City<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>St. John XXIII CES<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- SPOTLIGHT PROJECTS SECTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-alt\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"spotlight-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"spotlight-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"spotlight-accent\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Tanah Lestari<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"spotlight-school\">Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Tanah Lestari impressed Showcase volunteers with a fully connected circular economy that integrated renewable energy, water conservation, food sustainability, waste reduction, AI-powered systems, photovoltaic paint, piezoelectric flooring, and automated agriculture. Students developed an ambitious vision where technology and sustainability work together to improve everyday life.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"spotlight-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"spotlight-accent\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Pad Ma City<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"spotlight-school\">Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Pad Ma City transformed waste into opportunity through interconnected circular systems. Students incorporated AI-driven nutrient forecasting, underground vertical farming, renewable energy, sponge city infrastructure, and precision agriculture to create a resilient and sustainable community.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"spotlight-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"spotlight-accent\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Sir Adam Beck City<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"spotlight-school\">St. John XXIII CES<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Sir Adam Beck City featured a functioning water distribution and recycling system that powered energy generation, irrigation, cooling, and agricultural sustainability. The project demonstrated an impressive understanding of systems thinking and resource management.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- IDEAS TAGS + QUOTE --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"section-label\">Ideas in Action<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>Topics Students Explored<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>From AI-powered transportation to nature-based infrastructure, students tackled some of the most pressing challenges facing communities today.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"ideas-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>AI-powered transportation<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Circular economies<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Renewable energy infrastructure<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Sustainable food production<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Water recycling technologies<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Smart city applications<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Affordable housing solutions<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Community-centred public spaces<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Climate resilience strategies<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Nature-based infrastructure<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"quote-block light\" style=\"margin-top: 48px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"quote-text\">“These students designed cities that worked with nature instead of against it. They considered affordability, jobs, transportation, emergency access, food systems, renewable energy, and community wellbeing. Their solutions were thoughtful, systems-level, and grounded in real human needs.”<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"quote-attr\">\u2014 Room Mentor, Showcase 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- MENTOR STORY SECTION --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"mentor-story\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"mentor-story-inner\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"section-label section-label-light\">A Moment We Won’t Forget<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>A Moment We<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Won’t Forget<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"mentor-quote\"><p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>“I am literally in tears after the first presentation. There are six girls on the team, all from India, first generation. They even designed their own website. I have my website address and can’t figure out how to start building a website, and these school-age kids built a website that looks corporate just for this project. This is absolutely unbelievable.”<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"mentor-coda\">“The lost immigrant teenager in me is hopeful for the future.”<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"mentor-attribution\">\u2014 Damineh Akhavan, P.Eng., MBA<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- WHAT THEY LEARNED --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-alt\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"section-label\">Student Experience<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>Thinking Like Engineers,<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>Planners, and Leaders<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Through hands-on project work, students were challenged to adopt real professional roles and develop solutions that reflected not only technical knowledge, but empathy, systems thinking, and optimism.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"feature-cards\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"feature-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-icon\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M12 2v3M12 19v3M4.22 4.22l2.12 2.12M17.66 17.66l2.12 2.12M2 12h3M19 12h3M4.22 19.78l2.12-2.12M17.66 6.34l2.12-2.12\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Engineering mindset<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Students approached challenges like engineers and public works professionals, developing real technical and creative solutions.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"feature-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-icon\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Community thinking<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Designs centred human needs \u2014 affordable housing, public health, accessibility, and social inclusion woven into every vision.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"feature-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-icon\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Career connections<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Live feedback from industry professionals and post-secondary partners helped students connect classroom work to real-world pathways.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- PARTNERS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"section-label\">Community Partnerships<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>The Power of Investing in Youth<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"max-width: 680px;\">Future City Experience succeeds because of the professionals, organizations, and volunteers who choose to invest in the next generation. These interactions help students connect classroom learning with meaningful career pathways.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partners-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Ontario Tech University<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Provided technical and logistical support that made the virtual Showcase possible, including a keynote from a fifth-year Mechanical Engineering student.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Ontario Public Works Association<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Four OPWA members volunteered as Showcase room mentors, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world public infrastructure, transportation, water systems, and community planning. Their participation provided students with valuable feedback while helping them better understand the people responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the communities we rely on every day.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Industry & Post-Secondary Volunteers<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Engineers, public works professionals, and post-secondary students joined as mentors, presenters, judges, and role models.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-item\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h3>Engineers Canada<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Future City Experience was founded by Engineers Canada as an initiative that has helped shape engineering education for young Canadians. We are grateful for the model they have built and the broader community it continues to inspire.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- VOLUNTEER REACTIONS --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<section class=\"section section-alt\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"section-label\">Volunteer Voices<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>What Volunteers Saw<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>The professionals who joined Future City Experience as Showcase mentors didn’t just observe \u2014 they were moved. Their reactions speak to the quality and ambition of what these students created.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"volunteer-quotes\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-mark\">“<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-text\">They didn’t just build a model. They thought like engineers.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-attr\">\u2014 Showcase Room Mentor, 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-mark\">“<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-text\"> If this is the future of engineering, we\u2019re heading in a very hopeful direction!<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-attr\">\u2014 Showcase Room Mentor, 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-mark\">“<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-text\"> Their ideas weren\u2019t impressive just because they were in Grade 6-8.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->They were genuinely impressive. Full stop. <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-attr\">\u2014 Showcase Room Mentor, 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"vol-quote-mark\">“<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-text\"> One thing that especially stayed with me: many of the teams were entirely made up of girls. <\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee class=\"vol-quote-attr\">\u2014 Showcase Room Mentor, 2026<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- CLOSING CTA --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<h2>The future is in<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><em style=\"font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-light);\">very good hands.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee>Future City Experience is not about predicting the future. It is about empowering young people to create it. When students are given the opportunity to tackle authentic challenges, collaborate with professionals, and share their ideas, they consistently exceed expectations.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 16px;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <a href=\"https:\/\/eir.ca\/contact\/\" class=\"cta-btn\">Get Involved in 2027<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <pee style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); max-width: 220px; line-height: 1.5;\">Join us as a mentor, partner, or sponsor<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- FOOTER --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<footer><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] 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HERO -->\n<header class=\"hero\">\n <p class=\"hero-eyebrow\">Future City Experience 2026<\/p>\n <h1>Building the Cities<br>of Tomorrow<\/h1>\n <p class=\"hero-subtitle\">More than 1,000 students explored engineering, public infrastructure, sustainability, and community design through the Future City Experience 2026.<\/p>\n <div class=\"hero-year\">2026<\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<!-- STATS STRIP -->\n<div class=\"stats-strip\">\n <div class=\"stat-item\">\n <span class=\"stat-number\">40<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-label\">Participating Classrooms<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\">\n <span class=\"stat-number\">1,000<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-label\">Students Reached<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\">\n <span class=\"stat-number\">16<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-label\">Showcase Presenters<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"stat-item\">\n <span class=\"stat-number\">3<\/span>\n <span class=\"stat-label\">Student Learning Experiences<\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- INTRO SECTION -->\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\n <div class=\"two-col two-col-wide\">\n <div>\n <p class=\"section-label\">A Year of Big Ideas<\/p>\n <h2>What does a better future look like?<\/h2>\n <p>According to the students of Future City Experience 2026, it looks like cities powered by renewable energy, designed around people rather than cars, connected through smart technology, resilient to climate challenges, and accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">Approximately 1,000 students from 40 participating classrooms explored what it means to design communities that are sustainable, inclusive, and prepared for the future.<\/p>\n <div>\n <div class=\"pull-quote\">\n \"They didn't just build a model. They thought like engineers.\"\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"event-box\">\n <p class=\"event-date\">May 20, 2026<\/p>\n <h3>The Showcase<\/h3>\n <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 100%;\">Students from 16 classrooms gathered virtually for a celebration of learning \u2014 presenting designs to industry professionals, university partners, and community leaders.<\/p>\n <ul class=\"event-activities\">\n <li>\n <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n Keynote from Ontario Tech University Mechanical Engineering student\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n 3D design workshop\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n Interactive engineering trivia activities\n <\/li>\n <li>\n <span class=\"activity-check\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\"><polyline points=\"2,6 5,9 10,3\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n Peer recognition and celebration awards\n <\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n\n<!-- IDEAS SECTION -->\n<section class=\"section\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">What Students Created<\/p>\n <h2>Remarkable Depth, Creativity<br>and Systems Thinking<\/h2>\n <p>Across the Showcase, students connected environmental sustainability, economic development, public health, transportation, and social inclusion into bold, unified visions for future communities.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"project-gallery\">\n <h3>Spotlight Projects<\/h3>\n <div class=\"gallery-grid\">\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img src=\"tanah-lestari.jpg\" alt=\"Tanah Lestari city model\">\n <h4>Tanah Lestari<\/h4>\n <p>Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img src=\"pad-ma.jpg\" alt=\"Pad Ma City model\">\n <h4>Pad Ma City<\/h4>\n <p>Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"gallery-item\">\n <img src=\"sir-adam-beck.jpg\" alt=\"Sir Adam Beck City model\">\n <h4>Sir Adam Beck City<\/h4>\n <p>St. John XXIII CES<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ideas-grid\">\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>AI-powered transportation<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Circular economies<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Renewable energy infrastructure<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Sustainable food production<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Water recycling technologies<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Smart city applications<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Affordable housing solutions<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Community-centred public spaces<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Climate resilience strategies<\/div>\n <div class=\"idea-tag\"><span class=\"idea-dot\"><\/span>Nature-based infrastructure<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"quote-block light\" style=\"margin-top: 48px;\">\n <p class=\"quote-text\">\"These students designed cities that worked with nature instead of against it. They considered affordability, jobs, transportation, emergency access, food systems, renewable energy, and community wellbeing. Their solutions were thoughtful, systems-level, and grounded in real human needs.\"<\/p>\n <p class=\"quote-attr\">\u2014 Room Mentor, Showcase 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- SPOTLIGHT PROJECTS SECTION -->\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">Student Work<\/p>\n <h2>Showcase Projects<br>Worth Remembering<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"spotlight-grid\">\n\n <div class=\"spotlight-card\">\n <div class=\"spotlight-accent\"><\/div>\n <h3>Tanah Lestari<\/h3>\n <p class=\"spotlight-school\">Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/p>\n <p>Tanah Lestari impressed Showcase volunteers with a fully connected circular economy that integrated renewable energy, water conservation, food sustainability, waste reduction, AI-powered systems, photovoltaic paint, piezoelectric flooring, and automated agriculture. Students developed an ambitious vision where technology and sustainability work together to improve everyday life.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"spotlight-card\">\n <div class=\"spotlight-accent\"><\/div>\n <h3>Pad Ma City<\/h3>\n <p class=\"spotlight-school\">Alexander Graham Bell Public School<\/p>\n <p>Pad Ma City transformed waste into opportunity through interconnected circular systems. Students incorporated AI-driven nutrient forecasting, underground vertical farming, renewable energy, sponge city infrastructure, and precision agriculture to create a resilient and sustainable community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"spotlight-card\">\n <div class=\"spotlight-accent\"><\/div>\n <h3>Sir Adam Beck City<\/h3>\n <p class=\"spotlight-school\">St. John XXIII CES<\/p>\n <p>Sir Adam Beck City featured a functioning water distribution and recycling system that powered energy generation, irrigation, cooling, and agricultural sustainability. The project demonstrated an impressive understanding of systems thinking and resource management.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- MENTOR STORY SECTION -->\n<section class=\"mentor-story\">\n <div class=\"mentor-story-inner\">\n <p class=\"section-label section-label-light\">A Moment We Won't Forget<\/p>\n <h2>A Moment We<br>Won't Forget<\/h2>\n <blockquote class=\"mentor-quote\">\n <p>\"I am literally in tears after the first presentation. There are six girls on the team, all from India, first generation. They even designed their own website. I have my website address and can't figure out how to start building a website, and these school-age kids built a website that looks corporate just for this project. This is absolutely unbelievable.\"<\/p>\n <\/blockquote>\n <p class=\"mentor-coda\">\"The lost immigrant teenager in me is hopeful for the future.\"<\/p>\n <p class=\"mentor-attribution\">\u2014 Damineh Akhavan, P.Eng., MBA<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- WHAT THEY LEARNED -->\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">Student Experience<\/p>\n <h2>Thinking Like Engineers,<br>Planners, and Leaders<\/h2>\n <p>Through hands-on project work, students were challenged to adopt real professional roles and develop solutions that reflected not only technical knowledge, but empathy, systems thinking, and optimism.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"feature-cards\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3\"\/><path d=\"M12 2v3M12 19v3M4.22 4.22l2.12 2.12M17.66 17.66l2.12 2.12M2 12h3M19 12h3M4.22 19.78l2.12-2.12M17.66 6.34l2.12-2.12\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Engineering mindset<\/h3>\n <p>Students approached challenges like engineers and public works professionals, developing real technical and creative solutions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M17 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H5a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"\/><path d=\"M23 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-3-3.87\"\/><path d=\"M16 3.13a4 4 0 0 1 0 7.75\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Community thinking<\/h3>\n <p>Designs centred human needs \u2014 affordable housing, public health, accessibility, and social inclusion woven into every vision.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"feature-card\">\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\n <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><polyline points=\"22 12 18 12 15 21 9 3 6 12 2 12\"\/><\/svg>\n <\/div>\n <h3>Career connections<\/h3>\n <p>Live feedback from industry professionals and post-secondary partners helped students connect classroom work to real-world pathways.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider\"><\/div>\n\n<!-- PARTNERS -->\n<section class=\"section\">\n <div class=\"two-col\">\n <div>\n <p class=\"section-label\">Community Partnerships<\/p>\n <h2>The Power of<br>Investing in Youth<\/h2>\n <p>Future City Experience succeeds because of the professionals, organizations, and volunteers who choose to invest in the next generation. These interactions help students connect classroom learning with meaningful career pathways.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <div class=\"partner-item\">\n <div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h3>Ontario Tech University<\/h3>\n <p>Provided technical and logistical support that made the virtual Showcase possible, including a keynote from a fifth-year Mechanical Engineering student.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"partner-item\">\n <div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h3>Ontario Public Works Association<\/h3>\n <p>Four OPWA members volunteered as Showcase room mentors, helping students connect classroom learning with real-world public infrastructure, transportation, water systems, and community planning. Their participation provided students with valuable feedback while helping them better understand the people responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the communities we rely on every day.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"partner-item\">\n <div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h3>Industry & Post-Secondary Volunteers<\/h3>\n <p>Engineers, public works professionals, and post-secondary students joined as mentors, presenters, judges, and role models.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"partner-item\">\n <div class=\"partner-dot\"><\/div>\n <div>\n <h3>Engineers Canada<\/h3>\n <p>Future City Experience draws inspiration from the Engineers Canada Future City Competition, an initiative that has helped shape engineering education for young Canadians. We are grateful for the model they have built and the broader community it continues to inspire.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- VOLUNTEER REACTIONS -->\n<section class=\"section section-alt\">\n <p class=\"section-label\">Volunteer Voices<\/p>\n <h2>What Volunteers Saw<\/h2>\n <p>The professionals who joined Future City Experience as Showcase mentors didn't just observe \u2014 they were moved. Their reactions speak to the quality and ambition of what these students created.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"volunteer-quotes\">\n <div class=\"vol-quote-card\">\n <div class=\"vol-quote-mark\">\"<\/div>\n <p class=\"vol-quote-text\">They didn't just build a model. They thought like engineers.<\/p>\n <p class=\"vol-quote-attr\">\u2014 Showcase Room Mentor, 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"vol-quote-card\">\n <div class=\"vol-quote-mark\">\"<\/div>\n <p class=\"vol-quote-text\">These students designed cities that worked with nature instead of against it.<\/p>\n <p class=\"vol-quote-attr\">\u2014 Showcase Room Mentor, 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<!-- CLOSING CTA -->\n<div class=\"cta-block\">\n <div>\n <h2>The future is in<br><em style=\"font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif; font-style: italic; color: var(--teal-light);\">very good hands.<\/em><\/h2>\n <p>Future City Experience is not about predicting the future. It is about empowering young people to create it. 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