scholarly journals Punching out: exploring justifications for employment land conversions in the GTA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Cogliano
Keyword(s):  
Smart Growth ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Transit Oriented Development ◽  
Planning Policy ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Planning Framework ◽  
Support Employment ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The City

The current planning framework in the Province of Ontario is based on principles of “smart growth” including transit oriented development, intensification, and a focus on building complete communities. While the advancement of these principles has been positive in certain cases, the literature identifies that industrial lands may face redevelopment pressure as smart growth principles are adopted. This paper provides the opportunity to assess the extent of which this is the case in the context of the City of Markham. A content analysis of twelve employment land conversion applications provides for an on-the-ground case study of how the planning framework in Ontario, informed by smart growth principles, is leveraged by developers to support employment land conversions. Research findings include conflicting interpretations, among stakeholders, of planning policy goals related to employment land. Recommendations include the need for a more consistent articulation of policy goals and a rethink of traditional zoning strategies for industrial lands.

scholarly journals Punching out: exploring justifications for employment land conversions in the GTA

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Cogliano
Keyword(s):  
Smart Growth ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Transit Oriented Development ◽  
Planning Policy ◽  
Policy Goals ◽  
Planning Framework ◽  
Support Employment ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The City

The current planning framework in the Province of Ontario is based on principles of “smart growth” including transit oriented development, intensification, and a focus on building complete communities. While the advancement of these principles has been positive in certain cases, the literature identifies that industrial lands may face redevelopment pressure as smart growth principles are adopted. This paper provides the opportunity to assess the extent of which this is the case in the context of the City of Markham. A content analysis of twelve employment land conversion applications provides for an on-the-ground case study of how the planning framework in Ontario, informed by smart growth principles, is leveraged by developers to support employment land conversions. Research findings include conflicting interpretations, among stakeholders, of planning policy goals related to employment land. Recommendations include the need for a more consistent articulation of policy goals and a rethink of traditional zoning strategies for industrial lands.

scholarly journals Employment lands in Toronto: a case for conversion in urban centres and in the vicinity of transit stations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Guenther
Keyword(s):  
City Planning ◽  
Land Application ◽  
City Council ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Rapid Population Growth ◽  
Municipal Planning ◽  
Planning Policy ◽  
Employment Density ◽  
Planning Staff ◽  
The City

Deindustrialization and rapid population growth in the City of Toronto has resulted in greater employment land conversion pressures being placed on underutilized and vacant Employment Areas (Blais, 2015; Filon 2003). In 2013, City Planning Staff made recommendations to City Council for the preservation or conversion of specific employment land application requests under the City of Toronto’s Municipal Comprehensive Review process (City of Toronto, 2013). This paper will examine five employment land conversion applications in Toronto’s inner suburbs, the Scarborough Urban Growth Centre and within 500 meters of the Mimico GO Station through a content analysis of City Planning Staff’s recommendations along with the property owner’s rationales. It was found that the five sites should be converted to better meet the Provincial and Municipal planning policy requirements that align with Smart Growth’s objectives. The five sites pose minimal land use compatibility conflicts, require increases in population and employment density, and are isolated from larger Employment Areas.

scholarly journals Analysis of the tourists' motivation for staying in cities: The case study of the City of Belgrade

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (45) ◽  
pp. 51-65
Author(s):  
Milena Podovac
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Urban Tourism ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The City ◽  
Descriptive Statistical Analysis

This paper presents the results of research on the tourists' motivation for staying in the City of Belgrade. The purpose of this paper is to identify the motives for which tourists usually stay in Belgrade and to examine the existence of statistically significant differences between the motives of tourists depending on their sociodemographic characteristics (gender, age, education and origin). The research sample included 250 respondents who had stayed in Belgrade. Belgrade is the most visited destination of urban tourism thanks to the quality and diversity of tourist offer, which can satisfy different motives of tourists. In order to collect primary data, a survey method was applied while descriptive statistical analysis, t-test of independent samples and one-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to process the collected data. The research findings indicate that the largest number of respondents stayed in Belgrade due to: business reasons, scientific conferences, visits to relatives and/or friends, sightseeing of the city and nightlife. Based on the theoretical analysis and results of empirical research, the recommendations for future research were also presented in the paper.

scholarly journals Torontonians have a nature problem - can biophilic design be a solution?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Easton
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Biophilic Design ◽  
Planning Framework ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
The City

Biophilic design stems from the term biophilia; a concept that describes humans’ innate connection and love for nature. It is an innovative way to bring nature into cities, reconnecting urban residents to the natural world through the built environment, while simultaneously contributing many mental, physical and environmental benefits. Despite extensive research on the significance of biophilic design, application in many urban environments, including Toronto, is minimal. This paper investigates what, if any, obstacles may be preventing Toronto from integrating biophilic design. Research was conducted through a literature review, case study analysis and four key informant surveys. It finds that there are obstacles to local implementation including a lack of supportive planning framework, a lack of economic support and incentives, lacking professional expertise and absent demand. The paper acknowledges the literature, case studies and informant responses through the provision of recommendations that are designed to help the city overcome these obstacles. Key words: Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Planning, Toronto

scholarly journals Transit-Oriented Development: Removing Barriers And Realizing Goals Through LEED-ND

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melissa N. Lotito
Keyword(s):  
Performance Measures ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
Smart Growth ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Research Paper ◽  
Transit Oriented Development ◽  
Effective Performance ◽  
The City

In a response to the effects of sprawl and the growth pressures that face the City of Toronto and the rest of the Province of Ontario, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) can be implemented as a smart growth tool that can provide a meaningful sustainable alternative to conventional development practices. This research paper explores TOD in all of its capacities, context, design principles and the benefits and barriers that encourage or inhibit its execution. With a lack of effective performance measures in the current literature, this report aims to respond to the question:

Experiences with stakeholder involvement in strategic sanitation planning: a case study of the city of Darkhan, Mongolia

2014 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 504-512 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Sigel ◽  
J. Stäudel ◽  
J. Londong
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Low Income Countries ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Sustainable Implementation ◽  
Planning Framework ◽  
Planning Approach ◽  
Scientific Outputs ◽  
The City

Stakeholder involvement is a prerequisite in urban strategic sanitation planning, particularly in low-income countries. This paper investigates the experiences and lessons learnt in terms of effective stakeholder involvement gained from a case study on strategic sanitation planning in a peri-urban sub-district in the city of Darkhan, Mongolia. Conceptually the Darkhan case study builds on a participatory sanitation planning approach known in the literature as community-led urban environmental sanitation (CLUES) planning. Firstly, a brief introduction to the CLUES approach, its basic principles for effective stakeholder involvement and its adaptation to the Darkhan case study is given. Secondly, two relevant planning steps including the building and testing of pilot facilities are described and assessed in terms of effective stakeholder involvement. It is shown that even if not all basic principles could be fulfilled adequately, the participatory planning framework helped to improve the scientific outputs of the project – mainly the technological research and development – and to smooth the way for further actions towards the sustainable implementation of measures on a larger scale.

Categories of incubator success: a case study of three New York incubator programmes

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanadi Mubarak Al-Mubaraki ◽  
Ali Husain Muhammad ◽  
Michael Busler
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Dynamic Models ◽  
Smart Growth ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Start Up ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Research Findings

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate and identify three categories of incubators in the USA located in New York (NY). The incubator categories are: technology commercialisation; economic development; and entrepreneurship. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses a qualitative approach based on interviews concerning three incubator programmes selected for their successful outcomes. Findings – The research findings suggest four priorities for incubators: to be dynamic models of self-sustainable, efficient business development; to provide helpful tools for generating jobs; to foster and support enterprise and innovation to create the best environment for the start-up and smart growth of businesses; and to support value-added businesses through various means, such as developing the region’s science parks and R&D centres, improving collaboration between universities, and supporting business investment and growth. Originality/value – The research adds value to academicians and practitioners such as government, funded organisations, institutions and policy makers.

scholarly journals Effect of transport infrstructure in changing urban form of a historical city: a case study of Lahore

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayesha Anwar ◽  
◽  
Leng Hong ◽  
Afir Zubair Raja ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Urban Form ◽  
Transit Oriented Development ◽  
City Dynamics ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Government ◽  
Bus Service ◽  
The City ◽  
Rapid Mass

Urban development and transportation are interrelated as transportation networks help in shaping the urban form along with supporting the social, cultural, and economic growth of the city similarly transportation infrastructure is also shaped by the city dynamics. Lahore Metro Bus Service (MBS) is Pakistan’s first rapid mass transit project on Ferozepur road with 27 Kilometers long track and 27 bus stations. It is now an integral part of the Lahore so its implications for the urban fabric need to be studied urgently to fully utilize transit service and to strengthen mobility and emerging economies. According to results, (MBS) has improved the accessibility to basic needs and services but the peculiar character of this historical city is ignored due to poor design. The government needs to bring transport agencies, stakeholders, and people together for joint development policy to enhance revenue, ridership and to move towards Transit Oriented Development (TOD).

scholarly journals Torontonians have a nature problem - can biophilic design be a solution?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan Easton
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Natural World ◽  
Urban Environments ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Case Study Analysis ◽  
Biophilic Design ◽  
Planning Framework ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
The City

Biophilic design stems from the term biophilia; a concept that describes humans’ innate connection and love for nature. It is an innovative way to bring nature into cities, reconnecting urban residents to the natural world through the built environment, while simultaneously contributing many mental, physical and environmental benefits. Despite extensive research on the significance of biophilic design, application in many urban environments, including Toronto, is minimal. This paper investigates what, if any, obstacles may be preventing Toronto from integrating biophilic design. Research was conducted through a literature review, case study analysis and four key informant surveys. It finds that there are obstacles to local implementation including a lack of supportive planning framework, a lack of economic support and incentives, lacking professional expertise and absent demand. The paper acknowledges the literature, case studies and informant responses through the provision of recommendations that are designed to help the city overcome these obstacles. Key words: Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Planning, Toronto

scholarly journals Employment lands in Toronto: a case for conversion in urban centres and in the vicinity of transit stations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Guenther
Keyword(s):  
City Planning ◽  
Land Application ◽  
City Council ◽  
Land Conversion ◽  
Rapid Population Growth ◽  
Municipal Planning ◽  
Planning Policy ◽  
Employment Density ◽  
Planning Staff ◽  
The City

Deindustrialization and rapid population growth in the City of Toronto has resulted in greater employment land conversion pressures being placed on underutilized and vacant Employment Areas (Blais, 2015; Filon 2003). In 2013, City Planning Staff made recommendations to City Council for the preservation or conversion of specific employment land application requests under the City of Toronto’s Municipal Comprehensive Review process (City of Toronto, 2013). This paper will examine five employment land conversion applications in Toronto’s inner suburbs, the Scarborough Urban Growth Centre and within 500 meters of the Mimico GO Station through a content analysis of City Planning Staff’s recommendations along with the property owner’s rationales. It was found that the five sites should be converted to better meet the Provincial and Municipal planning policy requirements that align with Smart Growth’s objectives. The five sites pose minimal land use compatibility conflicts, require increases in population and employment density, and are isolated from larger Employment Areas.

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