planning Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/planning/ Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://citysharecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/favicon.png planning Archives | City Share Canada https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative-tag/planning/ 32 32 COVID-19 RESOURCE TOOLKIT November, 2020 A Guide for Canadian Planners and Urbanists https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/covid-19-resource-toolkit-november-2020-a-guide-for-canadian-planners-and-urbanists/ Wed, 12 May 2021 13:56:22 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2685 This document contains over 800 curated resources collected from March to October 2020, and includes academic articles, best-practices documents, news reports, podcasts, panel discussions and more relating to the impacts of COVID-19 on the discipline of city-building

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]]> The City of Mississauga is conducting six consultation sessions with Black communities to generate greater insights into their lived experiences, challenges and opportunities to create a more inclusive and accessible City and Region. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/the-city-of-mississauga-is-conducting-six-consultation-sessions-with-black-communities-to-generate-greater-insights-into-their-lived-experiences-challenges-and-opportunities-to-create-a-more-inclusiv/ Thu, 06 May 2021 17:55:28 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2655 These consultations have been derived from Council Resolution 207 passed in June 2020 in an effort to address anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, which have been identified as historic, pervasive, institutional and systemic issues in Mississauga that must be addressed. As part of Resolution 207, the Mayor established a Black Caucus composed of Black community members who are […]

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]]> These consultations have been derived from Council Resolution 207 passed in June 2020 in an effort to address anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism, which have been identified as historic, pervasive, institutional and systemic issues in Mississauga that must be addressed. As part of Resolution 207, the Mayor established a Black Caucus composed of Black community members who are an advisory body working with the Mayor on issues pertaining to the Black community in addressing racism, discrimination and systemic changes in Mississauga.

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]]> Seizing the Moment: concrete ideas for building back better from the pandemic. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/seizing-the-moment-concrete-ideas-for-building-back-better-from-the-pandemic/ Thu, 06 May 2021 17:12:46 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2648 Some propose ideas in bills already filed with the Legislature, while others are still taking shape and may need refinement before moving forward. There’s also some productive tension across proposals, giving readers an opportunity to weigh them against each other. Ultimately, though, they share a common goal – foregrounding justice and equity and ensuring that […]

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]]> Some propose ideas in bills already filed with the Legislature, while others are still taking shape and may need refinement before moving forward. There’s also some productive tension across proposals, giving readers an opportunity to weigh them against each other. Ultimately, though, they share a common goal – foregrounding justice and equity and ensuring that our region is more resilient when the next crisis hits.

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]]> CHANGING FACES of GREATER BOSTON: An in-depth look at how the opportunities and challenges of rapidly changing demographics are playing out in the region today https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/changing-faces-of-greater-boston-an-in-depth-look-at-how-the-opportunities-and-challenges-of-rapidly-changing-demographics-are-playing-out-in-the-region-today/ Thu, 06 May 2021 17:10:31 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2647 A collaboration between Boston Indicators, the UMass Donahue Institute, the four free-standing research institutes at UMass Boston dedicated to the major communities of color (the Trotter Institute, the Gastón Institute, the Institute for Asian American Studies and the Institute for New England Native American Studies) and faculty from UMass Boston’s McCormack Graduate School.

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]]> A collaboration between Boston Indicators, the UMass Donahue Institute, the four free-standing research institutes at UMass Boston dedicated to the major communities of color (the Trotter Institute, the Gastón Institute, the Institute for Asian American Studies and the Institute for New England Native American Studies) and faculty from UMass Boston’s McCormack Graduate School.

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]]> Universities are helping to shape city development: A prosperous and healthy city benefits urban universities and their surrounding communities. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/universities-are-helping-to-shape-city-development-a-prosperous-and-healthy-city-benefits-urban-universities-and-their-surrounding-communities/ Thu, 06 May 2021 15:41:30 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2643 Through shared spaces, partnerships, university-led public symposia, grassroots projects and media conversations, universities increasingly want to influence the development agenda of the cities in which they reside.

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]]> Through shared spaces, partnerships, university-led public symposia, grassroots projects and media conversations, universities increasingly want to influence the development agenda of the cities in which they reside.

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]]> Great idea: Lean Urbanism seeks to bring common sense back into the planning and development process—because great neighborhoods are built with many hands, often in small increments. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/great-idea-lean-urbanism-lean-urbanism-seeks-to-bring-common-sense-back-into-the-planning-and-development-process-because-great-neighborhoods-are-built-with-many-hands-often-in-small-increme/ Thu, 06 May 2021 15:35:50 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2640 Lean Urbanism is a multidisciplinary movement to lower the barriers to community-building, to make it easier to start businesses, and to provide more attainable housing and development.

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]]> Lean Urbanism is a multidisciplinary movement to lower the barriers to community-building, to make it easier to start businesses, and to provide more attainable housing and development.

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]]> Micro-retail spaces designed and programmed to advance, grow and celebrate creative retail. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/moment-is-a-set-of-four-dynamic-micro-retail-spaces-designed-and-programmed-to-advance-grow-and-celebrate-creative-retail/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:40:09 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2565 Powered by San Jose Made, MOMENT embodies the urgency, immediacy and verve of today’s new retail and creative culture, featuring makers, creatives, artists and emerging brands for varying short-to-mid-length durations. Located in downtown San Jose within the ever-popular San Pedro Square neighborhood, MOMENT is perfectly positioned to elevate these already-amazing businesses, brands and talent to […]

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]]> Powered by San Jose Made, MOMENT embodies the urgency, immediacy and verve of today’s new retail and creative culture, featuring makers, creatives, artists and emerging brands for varying short-to-mid-length durations. Located in downtown San Jose within the ever-popular San Pedro Square neighborhood, MOMENT is perfectly positioned to elevate these already-amazing businesses, brands and talent to newer and greater levels of visibility at a time when San Jose itself is rising to newer and greater levels of visibility.

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]]> Montreal’s “Parklets,” — definitions, examples, benefits, implementation frameworks https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/montreals-parklets-definitions-examples-benefits-implementation-frameworks/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:38:54 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2564 The post Montreal’s “Parklets,” — definitions, examples, benefits, implementation frameworks appeared first on City Share Canada.

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]]> European web-platform for placemakers and placemaking tools https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/european-web-platform-for-placemakers-and-placemaking-tools/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:26:21 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2560 We strongly believe that our members, publications, events and tools will help you through your placemaking journey.. We are a network of thousands of placemakers primarily based and working in Europe. We are the proud network behind Placemaking Week Europe. We connect to share our experiences, develop tools, champion each other, and work together to make […]

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]]> We strongly believe that our members, publications, events and tools will help you through your placemaking journey.. We are a network of thousands of placemakers primarily based and working in Europe. We are the proud network behind Placemaking Week Europe. We connect to share our experiences, develop tools, champion each other, and work together to make great places. We are so excited to welcome  you to the community. 

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]]> Virtual conference recordings and presentations that brought together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners support children and families in learning through play. https://citysharecanada.ca/initiative/virtual-conference-recordings-and-presentations-that-brought-together-educators-researchers-policymakers-and-practitioners-to-discuss-and-share-best-practices-to-support-children-and-families-in-le/ Fri, 23 Apr 2021 20:22:43 +0000 https://citysharecanada.ca/?post_type=initiative&p=2558 The post Virtual conference recordings and presentations that brought together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners support children and families in learning through play. appeared first on City Share Canada.

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