Case Studies & Videos
Chapter 1
The Need for Community Planning
- What is Urban Planning?: University of Michigan
Video Link - What is Urban Planning? – University of British Columbia
Video Link - What is Urban Planning? – The Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia (LPPANS) and PlaniFAX
Video Link - “The Next Generation of Planning in Canada” by Carling Fraser and Vanessa Smith (Queen’s SURP)
Video Link - “Here’s to 100 Years of Planning” by Felipe Canavera and Hayley Wasylycia
Video Link - “100 Winters: A Century of Canadian Planning” by Steven Shuttle and Jordan Riemer
Video Link - “Urban Planning in Canada: Honouring the Past, Planning the Future” by Dylan Thiessen
Video Link - CIP Forward Planning: Finding our way together in the 21st century
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Chapter 3
The Beginning of Today’s Cities
- Mohenjo-Daro – 101
Video Link - A Tour Through Ancient Rome
Video Link - Miletus planning video
Video Link - L’Enfant’s Plan of Washington – City Study: Washington DC
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Chapter 4
19th Century Foundation of Canadian Communities
- “How Chicago Could Have Become a ‘Paris on the Prairie” – Burnham’s Plan of Chicago
Video Link - “A brief history of Letchworth Garden City”
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Chapter 5
Pioneering Community Planning in Canada,
1900-1945
- Radiant City – Sprawl
Video Link - CEDRO: Toronto’s Harbourfront
Case Study Link - Mawson’s Plan for Calgary
Case Study Link - Town and Crown: Lindenlea Garden Suburb
Case Study Link - National Capital Commission: 120 years of Capital Building (videos and maps)
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Chapter 6
The Growth of Canadian Community Planning,
1945-2016
- National Film Board: – Urbanism
Video Links - Toronto 1950s
Video Link - Obesity
Video Link - Design Innovations for Canadian Settlements (1976)
Video Link - Nation Film Board – Urban Renewal
Video Link - National Film Board – Environment
Video Link - Jane Jacobs – City Limits
Video Link - Women in Planning
City Dreamers Video Link
Wartime Housing Video Link - Regent Park
Farewell Oak Street Video Link - History of the Highrise
History of the Highrise Video Link - ULI Case Study: Concord Pacific Place, Vancouver
Case Study Link - CEDRO: St. Lawrence
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Chapter 7
The Community Plan-Making Process
- Ottawa Greber plan
Video Link - CEDRO: The Forks Urban Revitalization
Case Study Link - CEDRO: Richmond
Case Study Link - What is an Official Community Plan
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Chapter 8
Regional and Metropolitan Planning
- Ian McHarg’s Ecological Approach
Video Link - Ian McHarg at Esri User Conference 1997
Video Link - CEDRO: Ottawa’s Greenbelt Master Plan 1995-2015
Case Study Link - Region of Peel Long Range Transportation Plan
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Chapter 9
The Urban Community Plan
- Brampton 2040 Vision Executive Summary
Case Study Link - City of Regina Strategic Plan 2018-2021
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Chapter 10
Planning for Small Towns in Rural and Northern Regions
- CEDRO: Community Economic Development in the Crowsnest Pass, 1985-1996
Case Study Link - Iqaluit Strategic Plan Summary
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Chapter 11
Planning for Special Places: Neighbourhood and District Plans
- CMHC Greyfield: The Thornhill Secondary Plan
Case Study Link - Greyfield Development Examples
ULI Case Study: Garrison Woods
Case Study LinkCMHC Greyfield: 1600 Bath Road
Case Study LinkCMHC Greyfield: Lakeshore Village
Case Study LinkCMHC Greyfield: Olde Thornhill Village
Case Study LinkCMHC Greyfield: The Aldershot Plaza, Burlington
Case Study LinkCMHC Greyfield: The New Kitchener Market
Case Study Link - Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD) Examples
ULI Case Study: Port Credit Village
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Port Credit
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: The Bridges, Calgary
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Mont St. Hilare
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: North Vancouver
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Saanich
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Metropole
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Collingwood Village, Vancouver
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Equinox, Toronto (Scarborough)
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Portland Hills, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Case Study LinkCMHC TOD: Les Cocheres De La Gare, Sainte-Therese, Quebec
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Chapter 12
Planning Infrastructure Systems to Connect Communities
- The Bridges, Calgary
Case Study Link - Hurontario LRT
Case Study Link - York Region Transportation Master Plan Update Executive Summary
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Chapter 13
Planning for Diverse and Healthy Communities
- Woodwards, Vancouver
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Video Link - “Where Planning Meets Multiculturalism”
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Chapter 14
Deciding Upon the Community’s Plan
- CEDRO: The Forks Urban Revitalization Project
Case Study Link - CEDRO: Richmond
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Chapter 15
The Texture of Participation in Community Planning
- CEDRO: The Forks Urban Revitalization Project
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Chapter 16
Land Use Regulation Tools for Plan Implementation
- CMHC Intensification: Accessory Apartments Policy
Case Study Link - CEDRO: Calgary Sustainable Suburbs Study
Case Study Link - Zoning 10 – City of Regina
Video Link - Zoning Matters – Urban Institute
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Chapter 17
Policy Tools for Plan Implementation
- Examples of Public-Private Partnerships
BC Housing: SRO Public Private Partnerships Case Study
Case Study Link - Examples of Successful use of Financial Incentives
CEDRO: Toronto’s Harbourfront
Case Study LinkBC Housing: Heritage Building
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Centreventure Development Corporation
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Contaminated Sites Grant Program
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Development and Revitalization Fund
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Downtown Housing Incentives Program
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Exemption from Planning and Development Fees
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Marketing City-Owned Properties
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Planning Mediation Program
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Single Family Lot Size Policy Process
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: The Kings Regeneration Initiative
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Urban Contaminated Sites Rehabilitation Program
Case Study LinkCMHC Intensification Municipal Initiatives: Waterfront Development Corporation
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About the Case Studies and Videos
British Columbia Housing
The case studies provided through BC Housing concerning Public Private Partnerships and Heritage Planning examines topics such as financial benefits, stakeholder roles, challenges, and lessons learned. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part One: The Foundations of Canadian Community Planning, Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part 5: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as the Post-War Planning Challenges for a Suburban Nation (Ch. 6), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Policy Tools for Influencing Development (Ch. 17).
Council for Canadian Urbanism (CanU)
The case studies provided by the Council for Canadian Urbanism (CanU) concerning Neighbourhood Plans, Key Design Principles, and Statistics examining topics such as the human scale, block and density statistics, pedestrian shed analysis, and urban trees. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part One: Foundations of Canadian Community Planning and Part Three: Planning for People & Place in the Community as they relate to topics such as the Impact of 20th Century Urban Problems (Ch. 5), Planning Responses to Early Urban Problems Concern over City Appearance (Ch. 6), the Evolution of Canadian Planning Ideas 1945-2016 (Ch. 6), Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans (Ch. 11), Green Infrastructure (Ch. 12), and Planning for Healthy Communities (Ch. 13). This case study series provides nine different cases that can be applied to many of the sections and topics within the literature review.
Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC)
The case studies provided through the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) concerning LEED Communities, LEED Buildings, and Net-Zero Development examines topics such as incorporating sustainability into every decision, creating an integrated community, envisioning a car-free zone, and engaging the community. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part One: The Foundations of Canadian Community Planning, Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part Five: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as the Evolution of Canadian Planning Ideas 1945-2016 (Ch. 6), Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans (Ch. 11), Green Infrastructure (Ch. 12), Transportation: Access and Safety (Ch. 13), Planning for Healthy Communities (Ch. 13), Accessibility and Mobility Issues (Ch. 13), and Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15).
Canadian Institute of Planners
The case studies provided through the Canadian Institute of Planners and Association of Canadian University Planning Programs concerning Master Plans, Sustainable Development, Revitalization Projects, and Healthy Community Planning examines topics such as actors and stakeholders, planning and design issues, public participation process, and lessons learned. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part One: The Foundations of Canadian Community Planning, Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part Five: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as the Evolution of Canadian Planning Ideas 1945-2016 (Ch. 6), Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans (Ch. 11), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Policy Tools for Influencing Development (Ch. 17).
City of Toronto
The case studies provided through the City of Toronto concerning Youth Planning, Mobility, Active Transportation, and Multicultural Planning examining topics such as bicycle and stroller infrastructure, season-responsive design, and pocket parks. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part One: The Foundations of Canadian Community Planning, Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part Five: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as the Evolution of Canadian Planning Ideas 1945-2016 (Ch. 6), Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans(Ch. 11), Green Infrastructure(Ch. 12), Transportation: Access and Safety (Ch. 13), Planning for Healthy Communities (Ch. 13), Accessibility and Mobility Issues (Ch. 13), Youth in Urban Environments(Ch. 13), Corridor Plans (Ch. 11), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Community Design tools (Ch. 16).
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Greyfields
The case studies created by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation concerning Greyfield Redevelopment speaks about topics such as project partners, planning process, financial aspects, and marketing. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part 5: Implementing Community Plans sections as they relate to topics such as Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans(Ch. 11), The Developer as a participant (Ch. 15), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Policy Tools for Influencing Development (Ch. 17).
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Intensification Municipal Initiatives
The case studies created by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation concerning Intensification Municipal Initiatives speaks about the impacts, stakeholder response, financial issues, and the complimentary policies and programs associated with each municipality. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part Five: Implementing Community Plans section as the case studies relate to the topics of Policy Tools for Influencing Development (Ch. 17) and Targeting Special Areas & Functions (Ch. 17).
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Residential Intensification
This document created by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation concerning Intensification Municipal Initiatives speaks about the costs and financing, marketability and profitability, planning objectives, neighbourhood opposition or support, design features, regulations and approvals, and the planning objectives associated with twenty-three municipalities. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part Three: Planning for People and Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Plan-Making, and Part Five: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans (Ch. 11), Green Infrastructure (Ch. 12), Transportation: Access and Safety (Ch. 13), Planning for Healthy Communities (Ch 13), Accessibility and Mobility Issues (Ch. 13), Youth in Urban Environments (Ch. 13), Corridor Plans (Ch. 11), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Community Design tools (Ch. 16).
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation Transit Oriented Development
The case studies created by the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation concerning Transit Oriented Development speaks about topics such as the transit system overview and project context, developer’s perspective, municipal support, parking and bike storage, public consultation process, and lessons learned. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part One: The Foundations of Canadian Community Planning, Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part 5: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as Concern over City Efficiency (Ch. 6), Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans (Ch. 11), Transportation: Access and Safety (Ch. 13) The Developer as a participant (Ch. 15), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Policy Tools for Influencing Development (Ch. 17).
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
The case studies provided through FCM concerning Active Transportation, Public Transit, and climate change examines topics such as roadmaps for municipal adoption, environmental, economic, and social impacts. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part 5: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as Transportation: Access and Safety (Ch. 13), Youth in Urban Environments (Ch. 13), Accessibility and Mobility Issues in Planning (Ch. 13), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), Policy Tools for Influencing Development (Ch. 17), and Continuing and Emerging Challenges (Ch. 18).
National Film Board of Canada
The videos provided through the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) discuss a range of topics including the automobile, multicultural planning, social housing, large scale development, indigenous peoples, post-war planning, and social interactions with the city. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon the Canadian Planning topics the Part One: Foundations of Canadian Community Planning, Part Two: Community Plan Making in Canada, Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part Five: Implementing Community Plans sections as they relate to topics such as the Village to the City (Ch. 3), Concern over Housing and Living Conditions (Ch. 5), Concern over City Appearance (Ch. 5), Post-War Planning Challenges for a Suburban Nation (Ch. 6), Planning the Form of the Metropolis (Ch. 8), Planning Indigenous Rural and Northern Communities (Ch. 10), Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Special District Plans (Ch. 11), Green Infrastructure (Ch. 12), Transportation: Access and Safety (Ch. 13), Planning for Healthy Communities (Ch. 13), Accessibility and Mobility Issues (Ch. 13), Youth in Urban Environments (Ch. 13), Corridor Plans (Ch. 11), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Community Design tools (Ch. 16).
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
The case studies provided through the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIP) concerning the building process, schools, co-design process, cultural centres, and housing examines topics such as outcomes and reflections, culture and nature, and construction. The work provided in these case studies will help build upon Part Two: Community Plan Making in Canada, Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community, Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning, and Part Five: Implementing Community Plans as they relate to topics such as Multicultural Planning (Ch. 13), Planning Social Infrastructure (Ch. 12), Planning Indigenous Rural and Northern Communities (Ch. 10), Involving the Community in Planning (Ch. 15), and Planning and Consensus-Building (Ch. 15).
Urban Land Institute
The case studies presented by the Urban Land Institute note the development planning & design, and the development process of mixed/multi-use and small-scale community developments. These case studies help build upon Part Three: Planning for People & Places in the Community and Part Four: Participants and Participation in Community Planning respectively as they relate to topics such as Neighbourhood/Secondary Plans (Ch. 11), Involving the community in Planning (Ch. 15), and The Developer as a Participant (Ch. 15).