Trained as an architect, Margie Zeidler is the Founder and President of Urbanspace Property Group specializing in the adaptive reuse of old buildings that provide spaces for artists, cultural producers, social innovators and entrepreneurs. Urbanspace’s projects foster an inspiring integration of commerce, culture and community. Projects include - 401 Richmond and the Robertson Building (home to the Centre for Social Innovation which was created by Urbanspace in 2004). She is the recipient of the “Jane Jacobs Prize”, the Toronto Untitled “Best Friend of the Arts” Award, and the Order of Ontario. Co-founder of the Centre for City Ecology, Urbanspace Gallery (devoted to exhibitions on civic issues) the Centre for Social Innovation, and “Jane’s Walk” an annual event to celebrate the life and ideas of Jane Jacobs.