An Analysis of the Influence of Smart Growth on Growth Patterns in Mid-Sized Canadian Metropolitan Areas

Graham, Rylan; Han, Albert Tonghoon; Tsenkova, Sasha

doi:10.1080/02697459.2019.1601800

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“…Interestingly, the three principles associated with the most policy directions were: foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place; preserve open space, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas; and provide a variety of transport choices. These results are not particularly surprising, given Brunt and Winfield's examination of the 2003 Official Plan and the growing support for smart growth principles among Canadian planners (Grant, 2005;Graham et al, 2019). Because the City experienced forced amalgamation in 2001, several communities and neighbourhoods with a strong sense of identity, such as the Glebe, are dedicated to preserving their unique character.…”

Section: Smart Growth Principles and The 5 Big Movesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, it does not specify what this collaboration should look like, either in the scope of interests represented or how these interests are incorporated into planning decisions. There has been mixed success in adopting and implementing smart growth principles in North America (Brewer & Grant, 2015;Filion, 2015;Grant et al, 2019;Graham et al, 2019). For example, Filion and McSpurren write that "while we can point to plans that have spawned numerous policies that conform to smart growth ideals, the scope of interventions is generally insufficient to bring about the desired transformations of urban environments and dynamics" (2007, p. 501).…”

Section: Smart Growth and Land-use Planning In Ontariomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, Filion and McSpurren write that "while we can point to plans that have spawned numerous policies that conform to smart growth ideals, the scope of interventions is generally insufficient to bring about the desired transformations of urban environments and dynamics" (2007, p. 501). As such, the literature around smart growth and urban planning is increasingly focused on the gap between the incorporation and execution of smart growth principles in official plans (Brewer & Grant, 2015;Graham et al, 2019).…”

Section: Smart Growth and Land-use Planning In Ontariomentioning

confidence: 99%

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The City of Ottawa’s Smart Growth Challenge

Kipper¹

2021

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As municipalities continue to address urban sprawl and development issues, smart growth principles are being adopted into Official Plans. However, despite their incorporation within municipal and provincial planning documents, implementation gaps remain. This paper explores and seeks to understand this gap using a City of Ottawa case study. Through a content analysis of the preliminary document for the City’s New Official Plan, this paper argues that the City of Ottawa will incorporate smart growth principles into its New Official Plan, but will continue to experience institutional, political, economic and socio-cultural barriers to implementation. It is key that policymakers, city staff, and smart growth advocates identify and address these barriers during the planning process by engaging with federal and provincial governments, as well as community stakeholders. Additional research, such as into the impact of Covid-19 on municipalities, will be essential for policymakers and city staff in addressing these barriers in the future.

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Section: Smart Growth and Land-use Planning In Ontariomentioning

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Section: Smart Growth and Land-use Planning In Ontariomentioning

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The City of Ottawa’s Smart Growth Challenge

Kipper¹

2021

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“…This drive towards urban decentralization to acquire more private space is wreaking havoc on intensification planning, a directive that has long formed a critical component of municipal planning practices. Intensification planning focuses on mixed‐use central and compact development and emerged as a response to 20 th ‐century decentralization trends that emphasized automobile dependency and low‐density single land use developments (Graham et al 2019 ).…”

Section: The Rise Of Individualized Consumption and Private Spacementioning

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The place of the public under COVID‐19

Mathews¹

2022

Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes

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Over the past several decades, scholars have lamented the erosion of “true” public space through the rise of semi‐public and private spaces where access is determined, and usage is increasingly regulated (e.g., through curfews and restrictions on use). Writing in the midst of the sixth wave of COVID‐19, the importance of inclusive, open spaces in Canadian urban centres is evident: these are spaces that allow for movement and participation (ideally) across axes of identity and difference. Yet, public spaces are also bound up with the heightened regulation of bodies to supress contagion through social distancing and restrictions on use. While some bodies are in place (and take up space) in public in this context, other bodies face limitations pertaining to discrimination, surveillance, health, and access. This viewpoint highlights the importance of retaining and producing inclusive public spaces and the need to think critically about the urban experience under COVID‐19.

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“…As Table 1 illustrates, there is no evidence that suggests intensification rates were ascending when the targets were adopted. Instead, the population of the city centre declined over the preceding period—a reflection of longitudinal trends (Graham, 2019; Graham et al, 2019).…”

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Intensification in the city centre: Barriers to implementation in Regina, Saskatchewan

Graham,

Filion

2024

Canadian Geographies / Géographies canadiennes

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As cities aim for more sustainable patterns of urbanization, intensification has emerged as a core planning strategy. In 2013, the City of Regina set new intensification targets: absorb 30% of annual population growth through intensification and add 10,000 residents to the city centre by 2035. In the decade since, implementation has been unsuccessful. This study explores the barriers to core area intensification in Regina by engaging with key informants through semi‐structured interviews. Our findings identify the most significant barriers as soft market demand, a city centre that is unappealing as a residential context, insufficient political will, an absence of developers who specialize in core area intensification, and unfavourable development economics. These findings illustrate the unique challenges faced by mid‐size Canadian cites in disrupting entrenched development patterns and driving development towards the downtown.

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An Analysis of the Influence of Smart Growth on Growth Patterns in Mid-Sized Canadian Metropolitan Areas

Cited by 10 publications

References 44 publications

The City of Ottawa’s Smart Growth Challenge

The City of Ottawa’s Smart Growth Challenge

The place of the public under COVID‐19

Intensification in the city centre: Barriers to implementation in Regina, Saskatchewan

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