Browsing Master of Community Planning by Title
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Accessory dwelling units: Analyzing City of Nanaimo design guidelines
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020-04)Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a form of small housing that have seen a recent growth in popularity across different regions in Canada. With successful examples like the City of Vancouver setting the bar for ADU ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
The chicken-and-egg electric vehicle dilemma of British Columbia: EV policy recommendations for the modernization of the Cowichan Valley Regional District official community plan and zoning bylaws
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020-04)Electric vehicle (EV) ownership has risen exponentially over the last couple of years in Canada. British Columbia has seen nearly the same amount of EV sales in the last 15 months as the last 4 years combined! Despite ... -
Creating a design concept to establish a garden of spiritual healing for Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nation
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017)Community gardens are widely recognized as providing many local benefits within a community. These benefits can include increased daily fruit and vegetable intake, improved mental and physical health, increased social ... -
Cycling into the future: Assessing attitudes towards e-bikes in a mid-sized, sprawled Canadian city
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020-03)Cycling offers an alternative to carbon-intensive transportation, yet cycling rates in North America remain relatively low. Electric bicycles offer a low-barrier entry to cycling that have the potential to encourage a ... -
Deathscapes in planning: How planners can create grief-friendly spaces
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2021-03)Using four research methods (secondary literature scan, public survey, expert interviews, Delphi study) this research explores the relationship between Deathscapes, planning, and how to create grief-friendly spaces in ... -
Departure Bay's arrival into the 21st century: A re-imagining of the Departure Bay neighbourhood commercial centre
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2020-10)This major project addresses a link between the academic experience and professional practice by creating a Vision Plan for Departure Bay in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Departure Bay is often called the ‘Gem of Nanaimo’ for ... -
Design guidelines for vernacular architecture and built form characteristics: Hopkins, Belize
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-05)This Major Project explores the intersection between the impacts of climate change on a coastal community and perceptions of vernacular architecture that represent the unique characteristics of a place. The study employs ... -
Designing multicultural corridor: The inclusion of ethnic diversity in built environment
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-04)The success of places depends on the quality of place. Place making is used to make quality places where people want to spend their time, which makes it sociable. Making sociable places is one of the goals of planning. In ... -
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 ... -
A dive into the Pacific (IPCA Innovation Centre)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) have been presented as a way for Crown governments (federal, provincial, and territorial governments in Canada) to work collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples to advance ... -
Does one size fit all? A comparative assessment of urban containment boundaries on Vancouver Island, B.C.
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2019-02)This study investigates urban containment boundaries as a tool for local and regional growth management on Vancouver Island, BC. Using a regional and local comparative analysis approach, urban containment boundary (UCB) ... -
Effective planning for a changing climate: Municipal climate change adaptation in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)Communities are faced with a wide variety of demands and challenges, and the urgency associated with climate change impacts adds a significant additional constraint on community resilience. This research aims to contribute ... -
An environmental policy framework for the City of Nanaimo
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-03)This research paper proposes an environmental policy framework that can be used by the City of Nanaimo and other BC municipalities to evaluate the comprehensiveness of their environmental poli ... -
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 ... -
An exploratory assessment of Diana Krall Plaza, Nanaimo BC
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2018-04)This research project is an exploratory assessment of the design and use of public space. Specifically, it explores both the design elements and use of an existing public space the Diana Krall Plaza in the City of Nanaimo, ... -
Exploring the relationship between parcel size and agricultural utilization in British Columbia
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2023-04)Agricultural and rural area planning is an evolving topic and is increasingly important due to growing local food system and security concerns. There are many relationships yet to be researched relating to agricultural ... -
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 ...
