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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
This plain language podcast provides a summary of Larissa Barry-Thibodeau's thesis titled Community Connectivity: Cultivating Sustainability, Influence and Place in Old Ottawa East. This research was conducted in partnership with Sustainable Living Ottawa East (SLOE) and CFICE. It explored the strengths of facilities, amenities, and services... More
Monday, September 26, 2016
[Link to report below] The City of Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is growing and transitioning. Growth is fueled by an influx of new residents attracted by the region’s employment prospects and quality of life. Growth is also fueled by a development industry operating on a decades-old model of low-density planning, and by consumers who prefer... More
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
by Mitchell White-Richard, CFICE Volunteer As CFICE is now entering into Phase II of its seven-year SSHRC-funded action research project, it is important to look back in reflection and recognize how far we’ve come, and some of the people who have helped in getting us to where we are today. Michael Lait is one of... More
Friday, September 9, 2016
by Colton Brydges, CFICE CCE Brokering Working Group RA Having just returned from Ottawa this year, Colton Brydges recently began working as a research assistant with CFICE’s Community-Campus Engagement Brokering working group as part of the Ottawa Brokerage Table. After spending the past year and a half in Hiroshima, Japan as a children’s... More
Friday, August 12, 2016
by Jenna Snelgrove, Community Environmental Sustainability (Peterborough-Haliburton) hub RA As the CFICE Research Assistant for Haliburton Highlands Land Trust and Abbey Gardens I am creating educational events that highlight the natural features and land stewardship activities of each of these organizations. In order to gain a better appreciation... More
Monday, July 11, 2016
by Mimi Ye, CFICE Volunteer The Active Neighbourhoods Canada (ANC) Peterborough is a participatory planning project that seeks to find more meaningful ways to engage citizens in urban planning. For Peterborough’s Stewart Street neighbourhood, the ANC Peterborough project empowers community residents and local organizations to collaboratively... More
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
by Amy Richardson, CFICE Communications RA Sustainable Living Ottawa East (SLOE) is one of Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement’s (CFICE) community partners in the Community Environmental Sustainability Hub. Since 2007, SLOE has been working to make a difference in the community of Old Ottawa East. A network of like-minded people... More
Monday, June 20, 2016
by Carly Foubert, CFICE Volunteer It’s the first day of summer. The weather is getting warmer and camping season is upon us! Whether you’re planning a relaxing weekend away from the bustling city or you’re a regular outdoors person, camping is a phenomenal way to connect with friends and family, meet new people, and get... More
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
by Ron Finnigan, CFICE Volunteer Convivium Cohousing is a new housing project that explores innovative housing for older adults in Old Ottawa East. Lynne Markell, the Chair of the non-profit organization, Convivium Cohousing for Seniors Incorporated, summarized the housing project with the statement: “You know how they talk about aging in place.... More
Monday, May 30, 2016
by Amy Richardson, CFICE Communications RA The Trent Community Research Centre in Peterborough, Ont. is just one of the many partners of the Community First: Impacts of Community Engagement (CFICE) project. Since 1996, the Centre has been matching Trent University students with research projects derived from questions in the community. John... More
Friday, May 27, 2016
By Tessa Nasca, Community Environmental Sustainability (Pbto/Halib) Hub This semester, the Active Neighbourhoods Canada (ANC) Peterborough project engaged a group of seven Masters of Planning students from Ryerson University in the development of a “Neighbourhood Plan” for the Stewart St. Neighbourhood. As a part of their final... More
Thursday, May 19, 2016
by Omar Elsharkawy, CFICE Admin RA We have to part ways with the warm weather at some point. Usually by November at the latest, plants will die off and we will have to wait until April to start growing our favorite fruits, vegetables, and herbs outside again. But just because our crops aren't growing outdoors during... More
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