http://hdl.handle.net/1974/271 2013-06-19T15:24:26Z http://hdl.handle.net/1974/8079 Title: OPTIMAL METHODS OF COLLECTING COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM DEVELOPERS WHEN HIGHER DENSITY IS GRANTED: A CASE STUDY IN THE CITY OF TORONTO Authors: Danesh Heidari, Hossein Abstract: The central question this report seeks to answer is: How should community benefit charges apply when higher density is granted for a parcel of land, in order to generate the maximize revenue for the municipality, in the most efficient way without discouraging higher density development where desired? The underlying assumption is that Toronto’s current method of negotiating with developers on a case-by-case basis, and without consideration of real estate economics is not generating the optimal revenue that could be generated from community benefits. Description: A report submitted to the School of Urban and Regional Planning In conformity with the requirements for the degree of Master of Urban and Regional Planning 2013-06-13T04:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1974/8073 Title: Evaluating Ontario Wind Turbine Decommissioning Plans Authors: Stecky-Efantis, Alexander Abstract: The use of wind power has become an increasingly attractive energy source as concerns over climate change and non-renewable energy intensify. This report focuses on the largest segment of wind turbine development in Ontario, which is developer-owned turbines on leased private or crown land. The useful life for a modern wind turbine is approximately 20 years, at which point, the facilities must be repowered or decommissioned if economic or social circumstances no longer support the project. Based on the results of applying evaluation criteria to four wind energy Decommissioning Plan Reports, this report provides a number of recommendations for improving the process of planning for decommissioning wind energy facilities in Ontario. 2013-06-07T04:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1974/8056 Title: Everything Tastes Better Standing Up: A Comparative Analysis of Food Truck Enterprise Bylaws in Vancouver and Toronto Authors: Kukic, Mladen Abstract: With the growth in the demand and popularity of food trucks, Canadian municipalities have experienced public pressure to amend food-vending bylaws and encourage the establishment of food truck enterprises. Conversely, complaints from traditional bricks-and-mortar restaurants, as well as fears of negative externalities caused by food trucks, such as over-crowding and noise pollution, have tended to stall the deregulation of food trucks. As a result, Canadian cities have developed differing bylaws related to food trucks. Two cities, Vancouver and Toronto, have implemented widely varying bylaws that exemplify their differing approaches to achieving a successful balance between regulation and encouragement of food truck vending. This report analyzes city bylaws related to food truck vending in Vancouver and Toronto with a focus on the extent of food truck mobility within their respective cities, their ability to offer variety in their menus, and the economic viability, associated with license fees and permit expenditures, for start-up vendors. 2013-06-01T04:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/1974/8031 Title: Battle for Mobility Authors: Caiger, Cassandra Abstract: The objective of this report is to analyze three different GO transit stations and their compliance with the themes of Metrolinx ‘Seamless Mobility’ objectives in the Mobility Hub Guidelines. The Seamless Mobility objective focuses on the structural and operational design of more people friendly transit stations. Theories of placemaking and transportation integration are what have formed the concepts behind each Seamless Mobility goal. Overall, the intention of these guidelines is to create safe and comfortable transit-oriented communities. 2013-05-22T04:00:00Z