Category Archives: Sprawl

Cities of the Future

Posted on May 5, 2004 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(May 5, 2004) Lawrence Solomon, the executive director of Urban Renaissance Institute, delivered the keynote address at the 5th annual Edmonton Real Estate Forum on Wednesday, May 5, 2004. Mr. Solomon looked at factors such as demographic change, attracting a skilled workforce, continuing in technology, infrastructure investment and transportation and their impact on how effective cities function. Continue reading →

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Rural phase out

Posted on April 21, 2004 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(April 21, 2004) For the first time in memory, possibly for the first time in Canadian history, a prominent government panel is recommending that unsustainable rural areas in Canada’s heartland be taken off life support and allowed to die a natural death. Continue reading →

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Investing in people: creating a human capital society for Ontario

Posted on February 24, 2004 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(February 24, 2004) Examining the future role of government in the context of promoting economic growth, strong communities, fiscal responsibility and accountability. Continue reading →

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Vibrant Cities and City-regions: Responding to Emerging Challenges

Posted on August 13, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(August 13, 2003) This paper reviews the importance of vibrant cities and city-regions to the provincial economy and examines how to address the economic, social, and fiscal challenges they face. Continue reading →

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Small, Rural, and Remote Communities: The Anatomy of Risk

Posted on August 13, 2003 by urbanrenaissanceinst

(August 13, 2003) This paper examines the provincial government’s role in responding to the increased social, economic, and fiscal challenges facing communities at risk. Continue reading →

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