An award-winning architect and outspoken advocate for modern urban policy will become the 121st Chair of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. Johanna Hurme, who co-founded 5468796 Architecture in 2007 and has designed some of Winnipeg?s

most recognizable, recent buildings, wwas sworn in as Chair by Mayor Brian Bowman on October 5 at The Winnipeg Chamber?s annual general meeting.
Architect Johanna Hurme of 5468796 Architecture
?The Chamber to me is the modern Agora or the Forum where important conversations happen and new connections are made,? says Helsinki-born Hurme. ?It’s an incubator for new ideas.? Those ideas include provocative suggestions for the city to achieve its full potential, Hurme says.
In public speaking opportunities, and through her work launching Design Quarter Winnipeg, the small business owner has pushed for a more walkable, bike-friendly downtown with greater emphasis on design in civic projects. Her vision for Winnipeg and championing the city?s rising profile in her profession made her an obvious choice for the year-long position as Chair of The Winnipeg Chamber. ?There?s a conversation running parallel to Winnipeg?s growing momentum,? says Loren Remillard, President and CEO of The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce, who will discuss how The Chamber set a new record for membership at the upcoming AGM. ?I see citizens more engaged than ever asking ?What kind of city are we becoming"? We?re looking forward to Johanna pushing us on that question.? Hu...