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Rainwater in trust: Legislation, policy, and regulation governing catchment, systems, and use on the Gulf Islands
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-06-06)An increase in development on many of the Gulf Islands, coupled with changing precipitation patterns due to an altered climate, has led to increased pressures on fresh water resources from already highly vulnerable island ... -
The mid-sized/aged city approach to smart cities: A proposal to create a smart city strategy and practice for Nanaimo, British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)To date, Smart City approaches in Canada have been initiated in major metropolitan areas and large cities. However, the principles of this approach apply equally well to mid and small cities, and also to areas with ... -
Rethinking affordable housing: An integrated approach to equitable and sustainable living
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)This study is in-depth research into the affordable housing crisis in British Columbia, specific to the affordable rental and subsidized housing sector. The scope of research is divided into three main elements; understanding ... -
Repurposing streets for people: Quick-builds using tactical urbanism
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)This thesis introduces tactical urbanism as a way to expand the toolkit for planners to address street safety challenges in mid-sized cities like Nanaimo quickly using it as engagement tool. Using the case study of ... -
Official community plan assessment in measuring the welcoming capacities of non-urban communities in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)Immigration in Canada is an urban phenomenon. The purpose of this study is to identify if non-urban communities are open or closed to new immigrants at a policy level and explore the local government's possible roles in ... -
Navigating a new normal: Planning for resilient tourism on Vancouver Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)Tourism has been affected on a global scale due to the novel coronavirus. Governments of all levels are trying to navigate how to move forward with the tourism industry in order to support best practices whilst addressing ... -
Food systems on campus: A comparative study
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)Food planning has gained popularity worldwide. However, the literature regarding the application of food planning to campus communities is not well developed. Starting at a small scale and moving upwards to a large scale ... -
Digital engagement guidebook
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)The draft guidebook is a comprehensive summary of the steps to consider while successfully launching and using digital engagement. The research on this topic indicates that investing in digital engagement technology for ... -
Best practices in a changing climate: Investigating the role of local government planners in climate change mitigation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified that the global target for climate change mitigation must be a limit of 1.5 ºC warming – a target that requires rapid reductions in greenhouse gas ... -
Improving neighbourhood livability and transportation safety in Nanaimo, BC
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)The purpose of this major project is to improve neighbourhood livability and transportation safety in Nanaimo, BC. The project uses a study area consisting of portions of the Old City and Harewood neighbourhoods to research ... -
Assessing the progress of local government greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets on Vancouver Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)Local governments play an important role in greenhouse gas reductions through land use planning. As a response to growing climate change concerns, the Province of British Columbia has taken several steps to foster the ... -
Responsive cities: Reimagining society's role in shaping its cities in the age of the internet
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-04)This major project explores the responsive cities’ concept through one of its core components – digital community engagement tools. A responsive city leverages citizen knowledge, opinions, and ideas to create more liveable, ... -
An exploration of factors contributing to smooth and efficient development approvals processes on Vancouver Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-02)The purpose of this study is to explore the factors which contribute to the smoothness and efficiency of development approvals processes within local government planning departments on Vancouver Island. Relevant literature ... -
The impacts of school-based sex education on young Chinese adults
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Due to the current social sexual issues in mainland China (e.g., child sexual abuse and increasing numbers of abortions etc.) and the status quo that people refuse to talk about either sex or sex education, the researcher ... -
Effective implementation of daily SEL into my elementary classroom: a self-study
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Social-emotional learning (SEL) in education is becoming increasingly important and is reflected in curriculum changes being made throughout North America. It is being more widely recognized as a means for helping students ... -
The impact of personal devices in the classroom
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Technology has been rapidly changing throughout the 21st Century. While teachers have adapted to 21st century learning, the onslaught of constantly emerging technology has created a divide in how certain technologies should ... -
Challenges of Vietnamese female educators in pursuing educational leadership
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Although the Vietnamese government has implemented many polices aimed at promoting gender equality and motivating women to develop their personal capacities and careers, the proportion of men in leadership in general and ... -
A picture book to reinforce emotional regulation in early childhood
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)The paper reviews the process of designing a picture book as a learning aid to reinforce early learners’ emotional knowledge, and its benefits in the cognitive and social abilities. Schools facilitate the learning of the ... -
Executive functioning essentials for educators, parents and caregivers
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)Executive functioning (EF) plays a central role in our daily functioning. These brain based cognitive processes allow us to regulate behaviour, make decisions, set and achieve goals and to exhibit a host of other essential ... -
The self-advocacy project: empowering elementary educators to teach self-advocacy skills
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021)While the literature is clear that teaching students with exceptionalities how to self-advocate leads to better life outcomes, self-determination and self-advocacy instruction is not happening enough in schools. Studies ...
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