The key partners in the EaRTH District, a joint initiative between five post-secondary universities and colleges in Greater Toronto, needed to demonstrate cross-institutional collaboration and the concept’s broad social and economic impacts.
Stiletto worked with the five institutions (UTSC, Centennial College, Ontario Tech University, Trent University, and Durham College) on the EaRTH District Initiative. Stiletto provided strategic direction and recommendations on how to launch the concept and support the collaboration efforts. Stiletto’s hands-on involvement included project management, planning and materials, and in-person facilitation.
Stiletto’s ecosystem development work with the EaRTH District showcased cross-institutional collaboration by:
We were searching for a team that could help us push our thinking in new and different directions. Stiletto helped us build a model that truly demonstrated the power of what we are building. As a result of this work, we now have a strong narrative that resonates with people, clearly demonstrating how we can spark significant catalytic change in transforming the region's economy and improving social determinants of health and quality of life. Andrew ArifuzzamanChief Administrative Officer, University of Toronto Scarborough