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James Chan

James Chan is the places writer for Future of Good. He helps bring together people, places, and programs in the areas of social innovation, civic participation, and equitable urbanism. He co-founded Ottawa Civic Tech, served on Code for Canada’s Board of Directors, and currently manages VERGE Capital at Pillar Nonprofit Network.

James's Latest Articles

What Happens When Real Estate Meets Social Impact?

Using property for good

What would a city of community-led solutions look like?

A new age of unlikely alliances has arrived.

Impak. The startup is hoping to work toward a fairer, greener economy. Learn more at Future of Good.
Banking on New Ventures

Want to Make Change? Look to Canadian Cryptocurrency

Smart Cities
Beware of These Unintended Harms of Smart Cities

Smart cities need to be inclusive cities

Why Social Impact Leaders Must Understand Smart Cities

Understanding the social impact potential — and limits — of smart cities.

Photo by Scott Blake on Unsplash
Making Social Impact Sense of Smart Cities in Canada

A guide to understanding the social impact potential — and limits — of smart cities