Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Digital Resources

  • 2010 Active Living

     

    Title:An environmental scan of active living and fall prevention programs for older adults in Alberta
    Author(s):Hystad, Jennifer
    Corporate Author: Alberta Centre for Active Living
    Subject:Seniors – programs, services|split|Seniors – community facilities|split|Housing – for seniors
    Publisher:Alberta Centre for Active Living
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    In 2009, the Alberta Centre for Active Living initiated this environmental scan through a grant from the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation. An external consultant, Jennifer Hystad, MSc, was contracted to carry out the environmental scan and report on findings. Her experience with older adult physical activity and understanding of background issues were beneficial to this project. A provincial Project Advisory Committee guided the project and made important contributions. This Summary Report offers insights about the core findings of the scan and highlights a series of recommendations.

    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F.11 SENIORS/2010 active_living.pdf

  • 2010 Educational Pathways

     

    Title:Educational pathways and academic performance of youth of immigrant origin in Toronto
    Author(s):Anisef, Paul|split|Brown, Robert|split|Sweet, Robert|split|Walters, David
    Subject:Education – general|split|Immigration – general|split|Youth – programs, services
    Publisher:Ryerson University, School of Early Childhood Education
    Place of Publication:Toronto
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    This paper examines the educational pathways of a cohort of students who started high school in fall 2000 within the Toronto District Board of Education (TDSB) and is derived from a larger pan-Canadian study of students in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver who were expected to graduate in 2004 if they did not experience delays. Male students – those who entered high school a year older than the average age, those who moved between schools, those who come from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and those who attended socio-economically disadvantaged schools – were less likely to graduate, regardless of language. The fact that ESL instruction for non-English speakers is negatively associated with graduation suggests that such assistance is not sufficient to attain necessary achievement levels. Immigrant students whose language is not English were more likely to graduate; however, being an English-speaking immigrant (especially one from the Caribbean) is a risk factor. Being enrolled in a school with a high level of non-English speakers is positively associated with graduation.

    Language:English
    Series:CERIS Working Paper No. 82
    Material Type:Report

    F. SOCIAL ISSUES/F06 IMMIGRATION/2010 educational_pathways.pdf

  • 2010 Homelessness Question/Answers

     

    Title:Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness: background questions and answers.
    Corporate Author: Edmonton Homeless Commission
    Subject:Housing – temporary, emergency, homelessness
    Publisher:Edmonton Homeless Commission
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    A background information sheet to accompany the Year 1 Update on Edmonton’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness

    Language:English
     

    D. HOUSING/2010 homelessness_questions_answers.pdf

  • Edmonton City Trends Q3 2010

    Title: Edmonton City Trends Q3 2010
    Corporate Author: City of Edmonton
    Subject: City of Edmonton – general, Statistics – Edmonton
    Publisher: City of Edmonton
    Place of Publication: Edmonton
    Date of Publication: 2010
    Abstract: This edition of City Trends focuses on the current socio-demographic profile of Edmonton and highlights some of the key trends expected to impact our community in the future. The content features a mixture of demographic data analysis and projection, with summaries of potential social issues, physical growth trends, environmental implications, economic and labour force changes, and service delivery needs to be attentive to over the coming decades. The City’s overarching commitment to building a more sustainable community for future Edmontonians, and for current Edmontonians in the future, is outlined in Edmonton’s Strategic Plan The Way Ahead. Taking its cue from The Way Ahead’s integration of sustainable thinking with respect to all aspects of analysis and planning, this edition of City Trends provides a blend of articles on the social, environmental and economic features of Edmonton’s population growth and change.
    Language: English
    Material Type: Report

    C. LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT/C03 EDMONTON/2010 Edm Q3_Final.pdf

  • 2010 Apartment Living

    Title:Drivers of apartment living in Canada for the twenty-first century
    Corporate Author: GWL Realty Advisors
    Subject:Housing – rental
    Publisher:GWL Realty Advisors
    Place of Publication:Vancouver
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    Economic, demographic and social shifts are increasing the popularity of multi-family living in Canada. Specifically, the growth of the knowledge economy, which tends to be based in dense urban areas, combined with an increased interest in consuming experiences (rather than focusing on acquiring consumer goods) has contributed to a growth in demand to live in amenity-rich neighbourhoods within a short commute of employment—and in apartment or condo buildings. The following are some of the reasons this shift will continue and even accelerate in the coming decades. Apartment and condominium dwelling is now often a desired choice of many urban residents when multifamily living offers a commute and amenity advantage. Increased educational attainment of women (who earn almost 60% of all Bachelors’ and Masters’ degrees in the US and Canada) combined with increased female workforce participation has also contributed to rise of both the knowledge economy and of apartment and condominium living. Increasingly, families are choosing multi-residential living. With most families having no more than one or two children, a two bedroom apartment home can work well. Moreover, if both parents work, living in a low maintenance home with a short commute allows for more family time. Buying a home (including a condo) in close proximity to employment and amenities is becoming increasingly expensive in comparison to renting. As a result expect more 25–45 year olds to be renters in the coming decades.

    Language:English/French
     
    Material Type:Report

    D. HOUSING/2010 apartment_living.pdf

  • 2010 RHE Downtown Survey Results

    Title:Downtown night-time economy survey results
    Author(s):Davies, Cindy
    Corporate Author: City of Edmonton. Responsible Hospitality Edmonton
    Subject:City of Edmonton – downtown area redevelopment
    Publisher:City of Edmonton. Responsible Hospitality Edmonton
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2010
    Abstract:

    Survey results collected in July, 2010

    Language:English
    Material Type:Other

    E. URBAN ISSUES/E.01 PLANNING/2010 RHE-Downtown-Survey-Results.pdf