Action Lab

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
actionlab.ca

A space to think differently and make things happen, Action Lab is a physical space that can be rented, builds capacity amongst community members and organisations to use Lab practices in their work including hosting Systemic Design eXchange a community of practice, and co-designs Lab processes with diverse communities and organisations looking for alternative approaches to tackling complex social challenges. Past projects include: Edmonton Shift Lab that explored racism in Edmonton, Future of Home: Inclusive Housing Solutions Lab that prototyped inclusive housing and support models with people with intellectual disabilities, Design by Doing 2.0 that explored pathways to employment with the Bhutanese community, and the Curbside Accessible Parking Project that looked at improving accessibility of curbside parking in Edmonton. Action Lab’s unique structure, nestled under a larger non profit organisation, supports its overall sustainability.