Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Digital Resources

  • 2010 Sustainable City

    Title:What is a sustainable city?
    Author(s):Heinberg, Richard
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    This Discussion Paper begins by recalling the history of the term sustainability, showing how it serves to focus our vital public interest in enhancing our society’s long-term prospects for survival and maintenance. The Paper surveys the broad and growing literature on the subject, identifying five “axioms of sustainability,” and offers a set of working definitions and criteria that the City of Edmonton can use in its decision-making processes. It also lists some examples of policies and best practices that might help guide the City to avoid pitfalls—in terms of reliance on unreliable and environmentally damaging resource streams—that could otherwise lead to economic and environmental decline. These examples suggest there are many things that Edmonton can do to move in the direction of long-term sustainability while also improving citizens’ lives in the short term.

    Language:English
    Series:The Edmonton Sustainability Papers – Discussion Paper 1
     Material Type:Report

    E. URBAN ISSUES/E.01 PLANNING/2010 sustainable_city.pdf

  • 2010 Welfare Income 2009

    Title:Welfare incomes 2009
    Corporate Author: National Council of Welfare
    Subject:Income security programs – general
    Publisher:National Council of Welfare
    Place of Publication:Ottawa
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    Welfare Incomes 2009 estimates total welfare incomes (social assistance plus child benefits and tax credits) for 4 family/household types in each of the 13 provinces and territories for a total of 52 cases (some information on Alberta’s separate program for people with severe disabilities is also provided). The four family types are: A single person considered employable; A single person with a disability; A lone parent with a 2-year-old child; A couple with two children aged 10 and 15. The NCW has published similar estimates since 1986.

    Language:English
     Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.05 INCOME/2010 welfare_incomes_2009.pdf

  • 2010 Way We Green

    Title:The way we green: white paper.
    Corporate Author: City of Edmonton
    Subject:City of Edmonton – general plan|split|Environmental issues – general
    Publisher:City of Edmonton
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    This White Paper and the feedback it is intended to generate will be used to update the City of Edmonton’s environmental strategic plan – The Way We Green. The two main focuses of The Way We Green will be: (a) environmental sustainability (i.e., understanding the limits of nature and how Edmontonians must live within those limits in order to endure), and (b) resilience (understanding the environmental disturbances that Edmonton may face and the capacity that is needed to withstand them and bounce back intact.) The White Paper discusses the sustainability and resilience challenges facing Edmonton and suggests a strategy for each of the following areas: · Energy & Climate Change · River Water Supply & Quality · Food Security · Air Quality · Biodiversity / Healthy Ecosystems · Waste Management · One Planet Living The White Paper builds on Edmonton’s strong environmental culture and hundreds of environmental initiatives over the past twenty years that have earned Edmonton the reputation as a municipal environmental leader.

    Table Of Contents:

    Executive Summary 2 Chapter 1: Introduction 15 Chapter 2: Sustainability – Definitions and Principles 21 Chapter 3: Edmonton’s Sustainability/Resilience Challenges 26 Chapter 4: Energy & Climate Change 27 Chapter 5: River Water Supply / River Water Quality 43 Chapter 6: Food Security 50 Chapter 7: Air Quality 55 Chapter 8: Biodiversity / Healthy Ecosystems 61 Chapter 9: Waste Management 67 Chapter 10: One Planet Living 69 Chapter 11: The Way We Green – A Regional Context 70 Chapter 12: Principles of Resilience and their Application 73 Chapter 13: Implementing The Way We Green 78 Chapter 14: Sustainable City Benchmarks 88 Appendix A – Suggested Goals, Objectives, Policies and Progress Measures 91

    Language:English
     Material Type:Report

    M. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES/2010 WayWeGreenDiscussionPaper.pdf

  • 2010 Walk Edmonton Toolkit

    Title:Walkable Edmonton toolkit
    Corporate Author: City of Edmonton
    Walkable Edmonton
    Subject:City of Edmonton – neighbourhood planning
    Publisher:City of Edmonton
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Table Of Contents:

    Introduction . 1 Design for Walkability . 5 Key Ingredients In Walkable Design. 7 Successes In Walkable Design. 13 Resources For Walkable Design . 15 Advocating for Walkability. 17 Ten Steps to Walkability. 18 Edmonton Success Stories. 21 Advice From Advocates . 22 Advocacy Resources. 24 Civic Support for Walkability. 27 Success Story. 32 Cycling Edmonton. 33 Cycling Resources. 35 Destinations. 37 Art Walks. 39 Heritage Walks. 41 Guided Tours & Events. 43 Walking, Running, Cycling Trails . 45 Scenic Walks Beyond Edmonton. 49 Group Ventures. 53 Finding Buddies . 54 Forming A Club. 56 Existing Groups In Edmonton . 57 Organized Events. 61 Workplace Walking . 63 Group Ventures Around The World. 65 Let’s Walk to School!. 67 School Successes & Resources . 68 Tools & Resources. 71 Walkability Audit . 75 Walkability Resources . 78 Toolkit Evaluation . 85

    Language:English
     
    Material Type:Report

    E. URBAN ISSUES/E.01 PLANNING/2010 WalkableEdmontonToolkit.pdf

  • 2010 Walk Edmonton Report

    Title:Walk Edmonton: steps to a walkable city.
    Corporate Author: City of Edmonton
    Walkable Edmonton
    Alberta Health Services
    Subject:City of Edmonton – neighbourhood planning
    Publisher:City of Edmonton
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Language:English
     
    Material Type:Report

    E. URBAN ISSUES/E.01 PLANNING/2010 WalkEdmontonReport.pdf

  • 2010 Unravelling Identies

    Title:Unravelling identities and belonging: criminal gang involvement of youth from immigrant families.
    Author(s):Ngo, Hieu Van
    Corporate Author: Collaborative Inquiry Network
    Subject:Youth – general|split|Crime – young offenders|split|Immigration – general
    Publisher:Centre for Newcomers
    Place of Publication:Calgary
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    This research sought to answer (1) why and how some youth from immigrant families have become involved in criminal gang activity, and (2) what strategies can be used to effectively support high risk and gang involved youth from immigrant families. The research involved the interplay of two processes: the participatory group process of the collaborative inquiry network made up of 39 representatives from the community, social service, education, government, justice, health and media sectors; and the parallel one-on-one inquiry into the lived experience of 30 gang involved youth and former gang members from immigrant families.
    The inquiry into the lived experiences of the gang involved participants illustrated the complex pathways towards criminal gang involvement and out of gang life followed by youth from immigrant families, and the detrimental effect on the wellbeing and behaviour of these young people consequent upon the unraveling of their sense of identity and belonging.

    Material Type:Report

    G. LAW-CRIME/G.07 YOUTH/2010 unravelling_identities.pdf