Browsing Department of Geography and Planning Graduate Projects by Publish Date
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Backyard Chicken Policy: Lessons from Vancouver, Seattle and Niagara Falls
(2011-05-25)The report “Backyard Chicken Policy: Lessons from Vancouver, Seattle and Niagara Falls”, explores the practice of urban agriculture in the cities of Vancouver, British Columbia; Seattle, Washington; and Niagara Falls, Ontario. -
Abiotic, Biotic and Cultural Resource Survey for Land Planning Along the Rideau Canal
(2011-05-26)The intent of this study was to test a mapping method to determine its effectiveness as a tool for planning. The purpose of this tool is to display how policies create areas of protection around natural, cultural and human ... -
Fitting the Knowledge Economy Jigsaw Piece for Belleville, Ontario: Benchmarking Performance with Canadian Cities and Underpinning the Role of Downtown
(2011-05-27)The research question of this report is, how can Belleville, Ontario develop a role in the knowledge economy? A thorough review of Belleville’s city planning documents found no evidence that Belleville’s role is defined ... -
Greening the Greenfield: Planning Natural Heritage Systems in New Subdivisions
(2011-05-31)A masters report for the School of Urban and Regional Planning comparing Natural Heritage System plans in two new subdivisions in Oakville and Milton, Ontario. -
Brampton Soccer Centre and Cassie Campbell Community Centre: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Two Suburban Recreation Facilities from Brampton, ON, Canada Using the Urban Design Compendium as a Basis
(2011-06-07)This report evaluates the quality of urban design in two contemporary recreation facilities, the Brampton Soccer Centre (BSC) and Cassie Campbell Community Centre (CCCC). Both facilities are located in the City of Brampton, ... -
Creating a Cycling Culture Among University Students
(2011-06-07)Focusing on Queen’s University in the core of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, this research develops an understanding of Queen’s University students’ travel behaviour, their experiences while cycling to Main Campus, and of the ... -
Rails of Change: The Hickson Trail Cultural Heritage Landscape Study
(2011-06-28)This study presents a cultural heritage landscape assessment of the Hickson Trail. A former railway corridor and associated commercial/industrial node in the Village of Hickson, Ontario have been identified by the author ... -
A Change in Form or Function? Using Smart Growth Criteria to Evaluate Alternative Zoning Methods in an Existing Neighbourhood
(2011-07-07)Smart Growth criteria developed by the APA is used to evaluate three methods of zoning. Zoning models were developed as they would relate to an existing neighbourhood in order to limit bias. The zoning methods considered ... -
These Stations were Made for Walking
(2011-07-18)This report focuses on pedestrian-oriented design considerations as they relate to rapid transit station facilities. BC Transit, the provider of transit services across British Columbia (excluding Vancouver), and the Capital ... -
Sustainability and Aggregate Resource Extraction in Southern Ontario: A case study of the proposed St Marys Cement Inc. Flamborough Quarry
(2011-08-04)This report is an investigation into the events of a proposed aggregates quarry in the Flamborough region of Hamilton, Ontario. These events serve as a case example of the aggregates management system in the Province of ... -
Public Power in the Planning Process: an Evaluation of Access, Deliberation, and Accountability in the Decision-Making Processes used to Create the Lansdowne Partnership Plan
(2011-08-25)Public Power in the Planning Process is a discussion of the decision-making process used in the creation of the Lansdowne Partnership Plan, which deals with the redevelopment of an urban park in Ottawa. It analyses three ... -
Comparing the Design of Two Yaletown Open Spaces: An Evaluation of Design Elements and the Physical Environment
(2011-08-29)This report compares two open spaces in downtown Vancouver through an evaluation of their design elements based upon literature pertaining to the design of parks and plazas. The intent of this study is to understand ... -
Evaluating Ontario’s New Brownfields Regulation as a Step Toward
(2011-08-31)The purpose of this report is to evaluate Ontario’s brownfields regulation through the policy maturity model introduced by Adams et al. (2010). This is an ideal time to evaluate Ontario’s progress toward policy maturity ... -
It's Getting HOT in Here: A Case Study of the SR-91 in California
(2011-09-22)In 2007, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation created their High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Network Plan for the 400-Series Highways in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. As part of that plan, an HOV lane will be constructed ... -
Pushing the Boundaries: Examining the Role of Advisory Committees in Fringe Planning, A Kelowna Case Study
(2011-09-26)This report examines the role of Agricultural Advisory Committees in Kelowna, BC as a tool for mitigating urban and rural land use conflict. -
Bishop’s University: the Past, the Present and the Future - A Case Study in Promoting Heritage Campus Planning at Bishop’s
(2011-09-30)The purpose of this report is to define Bishop’s University’s heritage significance by identifying its cultural heritage resources that are significant and should be protected in the upcoming campus master plan. Founded ... -
Mixed-Use As a Tool for Suburban Town Centre Office Space Development in Metro Vancouver: A Case Study in Port Moody, BC
(2011-11-26)How can mixed-use development be used as a tool of cross-subsidization, allowing for the creation of office space in Metro Vancouver suburban town centres where it would not otherwise be economically viable? The central ... -
Comparing Gentrification in Montreal and Toronto
(2012-04-10)Gentrification is a phenomenon that most urban planners are intimately familiar with, and it is a subject that has been documented and debated extensively within academic literature. Proponents argue that gentrification ... -
City of Kingston's Promotion of LEED Certified Buildings for Private Landowners
(2012-04-17)This research examined the City of Kingston’s approach to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and how the City helps private landowners and developers with the LEED certification process. LEED ...