Angie Jim, Allies & Morrison
Thursday, February 26, 2026
4:30 pm, Cummings Lecture Theatre
What truly defines "homes for all" in our rapidly growing cities? In this talk, Angie Jim Osman, Partner at Allies and Morrison, explores how thoughtful design and density can nurture communities, championing sustainable, resilient neighbourhoods built for the long term. Drawing on Allies and Morrison’s deep experience with complex urban regeneration sites—from King’s Cross to Greenwich Peninsula in London—Angie will reveal how these foundational lessons are now being adapted to reshape Toronto.
The practice moves beyond mere verticality, advocating for mixed-use developments that weave together a family of building typologies with a robust, green network of public spaces. Through a selection of recent work, she will illustrate how intensified density can enhance, rather than detract from, the quality of community life. A key focus will be the vision for Beltline Yards in Toronto, where the local industrial vernacular is being reinterpreted into characterful buildings. By integrating dedicated maker spaces and varied landscapes, the project preserves the site's unique legacy while establishing a well-connected, enduring neighborhood for its future.
Hosted by Associate Professor Adrian Blackwell
A designer, urbanist and teacher, Angie brings over twenty years’ experience working on residential and mixed-use projects leading teams from feasibility through to construction. Angie is design lead on several of Allies and Morrison’s housing schemes and masterplans in London and is one of two Partners driving the practice’s work in Canada. Several of the projects she is leading in Toronto involve the regeneration of prominent urban sites into new, sustainable neighbourhoods such as Beltline Yards, an industrial site that will be transformed into a mixed-use transport-led community. Originally from Canada but now a seasoned Londoner, Angie obtained degrees in urban geography at McGill University and architecture at University of British Columbia, and her professional qualification at The Bartlett School of Architecture in London.
The Arriscraft Canada Brick Speaker Series at the University of Waterloo School of Architecture brings leading voices from architecture and design to share insights, ideas, and innovations shaping the built environment. This lecture series fosters dialogue between professionals, students, and the community, offering a platform for discussions on contemporary architectural practice. All lectures are free and open to the general public
