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Heritage conservation planning in Saint John, New Brunswick: The importance of heritage conservation and looking to a future with social justice
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Canada has a long history of Heritage conservation across all levels of government and through the use of many different tools. Canada is also a multicultural diverse nation, but often it has focused on one dominant ... -
Municipally supported placemaking: Understanding challenges and factors for success in B.C. cities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)The purpose of this research is to understand what factors lead to successful municipally supported placemaking initiatives. The research identifies existing barriers and current initiatives through a series of semi-structured ... -
Supporting value-added agriculture through zoning in British Columbia: A best practice analysis
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Farmers in British Columbia are facing an increasing number of challenges, threatening the viability of the industry. Value-added agriculture is an essential part of a sustainable food system and vibrant farm sector that ... -
Sanctuaries: Creating nurturing spaces within communities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Sanctuaries exist in many forms. They provide safety and refuge for humans and animals, in form of natural and wildlife sanctuaries. Sanctuaries also provide a sacred space for humans intending to “transcend”, meaning ... -
Just say no?: Analyzing the effects of land use restrictions on market housing affordability in Squamish, B.C.
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Market housing is an integral aspect of the housing spectrum, traditionally providing housing options for a wide range of incomes. Residents of several British Columbian communities, however, increasingly face rising ... -
Under one roof: Best practices for implementing intergenerational housing initiatives in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)As Canada’s population is experiencing a triumphant aging shift, it is critical to ensure adequate resources are in place to accommodate older Canadians. One of these resources includes age-friendly housing opportunities ... -
Analyzing the active transportation user experience in small, sprawled Canadian cities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)Throughout recent history, transportation planning and engineering have primarily been focused on improving automobiles' efficient movement, which has contributed to car dependency among small, sprawled cities. This ... -
Unpacking form-based codes in a British Columbia planning context
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-04)There is consensus amongst the critics of Euclidean zoning that the tool has produced undesirable, unsustainable, and inequitable places. However, without the existence of a revised zoning framework, a major issue in our ... -
Trouble in paradise: An exploration of housing on Hornby Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-03-31)Across British Columbia, housing is becoming less available and less affordable. Nestled in the Salish Sea within the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, Hornby Island is no exception. With 1104 ... -
A seat at the table: Exploring treaty First Nation representation in a regional district
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-03)In 2011, the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement became the first modern treaty on Vancouver Island, British Columbia (BC). As part of the treaty agreement, the Maa-nulth First Nations—which include Toquaht Nation, ... -
Tiny houses, big ideas: Best practices of an emerging house typology in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-02)As many cities around the world struggle with the housing affordability crisis, while at the same time striving for achievement against stringent sustainability goals, the tiny house movement has pushed for the integration ... -
Planning for sustainable seaweed aquaculture on the east coast of Central Vancouver Island
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2022-01)Vancouver Island’s food system has low resiliency, which means that it cannot quickly adapt to external shocks and stresses. The result of this low resiliency is that the communities on the Island are left vulnerable to ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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