There are no upcoming events scheduled at this time. Friday, January 8, 2021CURE Fellow Nick Falvo discusses the long term effects of the recession on homelessnessSPPA alumni and CURE Fellow, Nick Falvo has completed a research paper for ESDC on the effects of economic recession on homelessness. In this interview he discusses the findings with CBC's Alan Neal and the implications following the COVID... MoreMonday, August 3, 2020New brief explores impacts of students on the Ottawa rental marketNew analysis suggests that the Ottawa rental vacancy rate might increase to 10% if students elect to remain home, with on-line classes, rather than return to Ottawa. Listen to CBC interview with Steve... MoreFriday, July 17, 2020New report on ways to end homelessnessThe report, commissioned by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH) and written by Steve Pomeroy, Senior Research Fellow at Carleton University Centre for Urban Research and Education (CURE), details measures to strengthen the National Housing Strategy (NHS). The existing NHS aims to reduce chronic homelessness by 50%. The plan proposed... MoreMonday, January 20, 2020Steve Pomeroy discusses the state of the Ottawa Rental Market on CBC All in a Day On January 15th CMHC released the results of the October 2019 Rental Market Survey - this covered all cities in Canada. The Ottawa report reveals a marginal increase in vacancies (from 1.6% to 1.8%),but more alarming Ottawa recorded a dramatic increase in average rent levels. The average rent is up 8% from 2018,... MoreTuesday, April 30, 2019CURE researchers discuss how to ensure Ottawa LRT facilitates affordable housingTina Ford knows first-hand the struggles to pay rent in Ottawa. The student and housing activist has lived in subsidized housing in the city for years and says the current state of affordable housing in Ottawa is seeing people pushed onto the streets or into crowded shelters because of affordability issues.... MoreMonday, June 4, 2018Steve Pomeroy Speaking at Building a Better CityA fellow researcher from CURE, Steve Pomeroy will be speaking at the Building a Better City event in Ottawa on June 21st. A Globe and Mail event, that as per their website, aims to make connections, construct communities and shape the future. https://www.globeandmailevents.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=339216 Widely, recognized as one of the leading... MoreThursday, September 1, 2016Milieu selected by the City of Guelph for the Civic Accelerator programTwo of CURE’s research team members, Lee-Michael Pronko and Luisa Ji, have recently won a contract with the City of Guelph to put in place a mobile and web application that connects citizens, city officials and developers for better planning decisions. The application called Milieu, will be rolled out in Guelph over the next... MoreMonday, June 20, 2016The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: Invitation to a Luncheon on Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ottawa Chapter) cordially invites you to the June AGM & Luncheon. Guest Speaker: Duncan Wilson, Port Metro Vancouver Theme: “Corporate Social Responsibility” When? 11:30 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016 Where? 50 O’Connor Street Conference Room “B”, 3rd Floor Ottawa, ON Members: $20... MoreMonday, June 20, 2016Opening celebration of Percy Station on Saturday June 25th at 2pmBy: Atelier Ruderal In 2015, a fire destroyed some of our favorite places to eat and experience the arts and culture of Ottawa at the corner of Somerset West and Percy Street. The City of Ottawa launched a pilot project to transform streetside parking spots into temporary structures that enhance city life. As artists... MoreTuesday, May 10, 2016Milieu to take part in New Cities Summit in Montreal on June 8th 2016Luisa Ji and Lee-Michael Pronko, both CURE team members, will be attending as invitees to the 2016 edition of the New Cities Summit in Montreal. This year the summit brings together Urban Tech leaders from around the world to participate in workshops and have global conversations on technology and the challenges, opportunities and best... MoreTuesday, May 10, 2016Metro News to talk about a project developed with MilieuMilieu, a consultation tool developed by Lee-Michael Pronko and Luisa Ji, both CURE team members, is being used for planning seniors' homes in Westboro, Ottawa. Click here to read to news in Today's Metro News Click here to visit Milieu Website... MoreTuesday, May 3, 2016Citizen City 2016Milieu is proud to announce Citizen City: Redefining Place in Ottawa 2016 Join Citizens Academy and Milieu to learn how you can create places for people. Placemaking is the transformative practice of creating public spaces that attract action and inspire stories. Your ideas, experiences, and passion for your city and your neighbourhood can put... MoreFriday, March 25, 2016Katherine Graham: Federal Decisions with Local ImplicationsAUTHOR MEETS READERS When: March 31, 2016 Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Pressed, 750 Gladstone Ave Cost: Free You are invited to attend a Carleton University Community Event Author Meets Readers invites Carleton students and the community to join an informal discussion on new books published by members of the Carleton University... MoreTuesday, February 23, 2016CURE co-hosts Actions for Housing NowAt Ottawa Forum, Housing Sector Readies for Feds’ Next Moves With infrastructure cash on horizon, stakeholders sharpen affordability pitch. By David P. Ball and Katie Hyslop, 16 Feb 2016, Tyee Solutions Society Co-organized by Tyee Solutions Society, CHRA, Carleton University’s School of Public Policy, Carleton Centre for Urban Research and... More Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/cure/?p=379