Browsing Department of Geography and Planning Graduate Projects by Title
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Old Buildings, Great Beer: Lessons of Adaptive Reuse and Microbreweries in the City of Toronto
(2015-06-24)This report outlines lessons and recommendations for the integration of light-industrial businesses, specifically microbreweries, in dense, mixed-use urban neighbourhoods, using four case studies in the City of Toronto. -
OPTIMAL METHODS OF COLLECTING COMMUNITY BENEFITS FROM DEVELOPERS WHEN HIGHER DENSITY IS GRANTED: A CASE STUDY IN THE CITY OF TORONTO
(2013-06-13)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 ... -
Our Physical Environment, Our Choices?: A comparison of urban design and pedestrian patterns along Kingston’s Princess Street
(2018)Introduction: The connection between the physical environment and pedestrian movements is frequently noted by urban designers. The physical environment can be assessed in relation to pedestrian activity in numerous ways. ... -
Park It: Examining urban green spaces in the downtown core of Toronto, Ontario
(2015-09-18)AS the built environment continues to undergo intensification in urban areas, there is a growing interest to integrate green spaces within the city fabric. -
A Pilot Study of Sprawl Repair Potential in Kingston, Ontario
(2013-08-12)This study compares three study areas in Kingston, Ontario for their potential to be redeveloped, or retrofitted, based on measures of urban form. -
Planning for Complete Streets: A Comparative Evaluation of Three Transportation Master Plans
(2012-04-21)This report uses guidelines developed by the American National Complete Streets Coalition to evaluate the transportation master plans of three mid-sized North American cities. The evaluation identifies the strengths and ... -
Planning for Partnerships under the Neoliberal Paradigm: A Study of the Bedford Waterfront Development’s Public Consultation Process
(2011-04-12)This report aims to bridge the gap between the sociopolitical landscape and the physical landscape of every day urban life. The urban landscape, particularly the urban waterfront, is a contested site where different forces ... -
Planning for Pot:Incorporating the Production of Medical Marihuana Into the Zoning Bylaw of the District of West Kelowna
(2014-05-27)In June 2013, Health Canada enacted the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR), legislation that changed the way medical marihuana is grown and distributed. As MMPR legislation is federal, all Canadian ... -
Planning for Sustainable Development: An Analysis of the State of Planning in the City of Kingston through an Official Plan Evaluation
(2019-05-03)The City of Kingston has a vision to become Canada’s Most Sustainable City (City of Kingston, 2018). Studies suggest that planning objectives can influence local policies and therefore the quality of the plan is of great ... -
Planning for the Flood Fringe: A Comparative Analysis of Two Zone Concept Planning Policies Used by Conservation Authorities in Southern Ontario
(2015-12-16)Settlements have historically taken root along bodies of water; however, lands adjacent to water bodies can face the risk of riverine flooding. In Southern Ontario, responsibility for representing provincial interest for ... -
Planning for Urban Biodiversity: An examination of the relationship between Integrated Community Sustainability Planning principles and novel ecosystem formation.
(2013-10-11)This study examines how the principles of sustainability are incorporated into Integrated Community Sustainability Planning (ICSP) and how implementation within policy affects trends in urban biodiversity. This research ... -
Planning Near-University Neighbourhoods: A case study of Kingston, ON and Ithaca, NY
(2015-04-22)Neighbourhoods near universities, especially those with campuses near the centre of town, merit study for a number of reasons. High concentrations of students in central neighbourhoods and the distinctive housing and ... -
Planning Senior-Friendly Neighbourhoods for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: An evaluation of Macassa and Glenview West, Hamilton, Ontario
(2015-08-25)Canada is experiencing a demographic trend of population aging (Plouffe & Kalache, 2010). Hamilton, Ontario is in line with this trend, with seniors being the fastest growing segment of Hamilton’s population (HCoA & ...