Browsing Graduate Theses, Dissertations and Projects by Type "Technical Report"
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Addressing the Needs of Homeless Youth Through Housing, Education, and Career Services in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
(2011-04-19)Youth homelessness is experienced by youth between ages of 16-24, where they are either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. These youth typically lack social structures, stability, and sense of security in their ... -
AN APPLICATION OF SYSTEMATIC NATURAL HERITAGE PLANNING FOR BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL GREENBELT REGION
(2011-04-26)This report applies a systematic conservation planning framework to identity a network of lands that, if protected from development, could contribute to better protecting biodiversity in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The analysis ... -
The characterization of arsenic mineral phases from legacy mine waste and soil near Cobalt, Ontario
(2017-09)The Cobalt-Coleman silver (Ag) mining camp has a long history of mining dating back to 1903. Silver mineralization is hosted within carbonate veins and occurs in association with Fe-Co-Ni arsenide and sulpharsenide mineral ... -
Device Deployment Strategies for Large-scale Wireless Sensor Networks
(2008-01-16)Planning device deployment is a fundamental issue in implementing wireless sensor network (WSN) applications. This design practice determines types, numbers and locations of devices in order to build a powerful and effective ... -
Enhancing First Nation and Métis Involvement in Land Use Planning in Southern Ontario: The Case of Ontario's Greenbelt Plan Review
(2018-08)In light of the direction set by the 2014 Ontario Provincial Policy Statement, the historical lack of involvement of First Nations and Métis peoples in planning decisions in Ontario is a major topic of discussion from both ... -
Evaluating the Role of Fare Structures in Improving Public Transportation Systems: What Lessons can Toronto, Canada Learn from Zurich, Switzerland?
(2011-04-26)The purpose of this report is to develop an understanding of the role that fare structures, fare collection systems and incentives play in producing and maintaining high ridership levels and successful public transit ... -
An Evaluation of LEED-ND Project Certification: An Investigation of 22 Certified LEED-ND Projects
(2011-04-29)This research studied 22 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Neighbourhood Development (LEED-ND) certified projects to determine how LEED-ND projects are achieving their certification status. Specifically, ... -
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 ... -
"Making Green Roofs Happen" in Toronto: Policy Analysis
(2017-08)Green Roofs appear as an innovative solution for city-wide environmental issues and concerns in the City of Toronto. Recognizing benefits of green roofs based on empirical researches, the City established its green roof ... -
“Reviving the Old Traffic Circle” A Proposal for a Context Sensitive Roundabout Design for the Princess, Bath, and Concession Streets Intersection
(2011-03-14)Within the city of Kingston, ON, the Princess, Concession, and Bath (PBC) intersection is a high traffic intersection and an important node for both local residents and daily commuters. Prior to the 1970’s, the intersection ... -
School Closures & Community Hubs: Examining Livability in Ontario through School Closures and the Community Hub Framework
(2017-02-22)This report explores the issue of public school closures in Ontario, and the viability of the Province’s recently introduced Community Hub model to address some of the problems associated with school closures. The findings ...