Mapping business types and vacancies in commercial districts

Project Details: In a post-pandemic world we will need to re-think our cultural venues and special event organizations. What are some of the challenges we will face and some ways to mitigate those obstacles? Produce a risk analysis (for example, a RASCI format) and best practice scan of resources that could be utilized by London’s cultural venues and special event organizations. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Growing our Economy Expected Outcomes : London creates a supportive environment where entrepreneurs, businesses, and talent can thrive. Expected Results: Increase access to supports for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and community economic development. Strategy : Revitalize London’s Downtown and urban areas.

Mapping business types and vacancies in commercial districts

Project Details: What types of businesses are in our commercial districts, and what is the vacancy rate? Develop a mapping database/inventory of business types and vacancies within each of the City's Community Improvement Project Areas. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) MAPPING (GIS, site-based project work, local conditions, spatial data) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Growing our Economy Expected Outcomes : London creates a supportive environment where entrepreneurs, businesses, and talent can thrive. Expected Results: Increase access to supports for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and community economic development. Strategy : Revitalize London’s Downtown and urban areas.

New uses for office and commercial spaces post-COVID

Project Details: In the future, many office-based businesses may choose to have a smaller physical office footprint. This could lead to vacancies in many commercial areas such as downtown. What are some solutions to encourage office use such as shared space, innovative space usage, or non-traditional use? Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Growing our Economy Expected Outcomes : London creates a supportive environment where entrepreneurs, businesses, and talent can thrive. Expected Results: Increase access to supports for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and community economic development. Strategy : Revitalize London’s Downtown and urban areas.

City of London Planning - Defining Community Engagement

Project Details: The City Planning department of the City of London wishes to promote engagement of Londoners in order to increase their sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and community. To achieve this, we realize the need to clarify what the different types of engagement mean to both the community and the City, what are the various tools that can be utilized to promote engagement, and define the various roles & responsibilities involved in each of those tools. We expect the students teams to : research and analyse best practices; design an attractive City Planning Engagement Took Kit explaining: The spectrum of engagement (i.e. involve, consult, empower...); The engagement tools The expectations, roles, responsibilities involved in different engagement tools (e.g public information meeting, focus group, etc.). This in-depth analysis this will provide the base for engagement promotion around the City of London. it is possible to have different teams working towards one or the other areas targeted above Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : In this focus area, Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community. Expected Results: Increase the number of meaningful opportunities for residents to be connected in their neighbourhood and community Strategy : Strengthen engagement opportunities for all Londoners to participate in their neighbourhoods

Implementing the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS)

Project Details: Supporting the implementation of the Community Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (CDIS) through the development of data and graphics to support the implementation of CDIS. 1. Compiling of local data on resources, services and workhops available. 2. Poster development of the 'isms' presnet with the City, brochures, infographics on politically correct lanuage, etc. 3. Gaps and needs analysis for London Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background -This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community Expected Results: Increase the number of residents who feel welcomed and included. Strategy : Strengthen understanding of and ability to engage in practices that promote cultural safety. City of London Strategic Plan Keyword: Community

Increase awareness and familiarity with City Planning staff, projects, and programs.

Project Details: The City Planning department of the City of London wishes to promote engagement of Londoners in order to increase their sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and community. We realize the community is not necessarily aware of all the projects and programs the City Planning office @ 206 Dundas Street and its staff are working on. We want to build connections to the community, highlight projects that are underway, demonstrate tools, introduce the City Planning Team, and determine key questions and topics of interest. To this effect we would like the students to: Design a City Planning Open House event Design all necessary supporting material (e.g. handout, nametags, posters, advertising, etc.) Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) Background -This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : In this focus area, Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community. Expected Results: Increase the number of residents who feel welcomed and included in their community. Strategy : Create inclusive engagement opportunities for Londoners. City of London Strategic Plan Keyword: Education Community

City of London Planning - Defining Community Engagement

Project Details: The City Planning department of the City of London wishes to promote engagement of Londoners in order to increase their sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and community. To achieve this, we realize the need to clarify what the different types of engagement mean to both the community and the City, what are the various tools that can be utilized to promote engagement, and define the various roles & responsibilities involved in each of those tools. We expect the students teams to : research and analyse best practices; design an attractive City Planning Engagement Took Kit explaining: The spectrum of engagement (i.e. involve, consult, empower...); The engagement tools The expectations, roles, responsibilities involved in different engagement tools (e.g public information meeting, focus group, etc.). This in-depth analysis this will provide the base for engagement promotion around the City of London. it is possible to have different teams working towards one or the other areas targeted above Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : In this focus area, Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community. Expected Results: Increase the number of meaningful opportunities for residents to be connected in their neighbourhood and community Strategy : Strengthen engagement opportunities for all Londoners to participate in their neighbourhoods

City of London Heritage Planning and community engagement

Project Details: The Heritage Planning department of the City of London wishes to engage Londoners around the Heritage of their city in order to increase their sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and community. The projects aims at creating an in-depth analysis of the current situation around Heritage buildings and neighbourhoods , possible ideas of improvement around residents engagement and implementation plans for each of the idea Deliverables can be : ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) MAPPING (GIS, site-based project work, local conditions, spatial data) PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : In this focus area, Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community. Expected Results: Increase the number of meaningful opportunities for residents to be connected in their neighbourhood and community Strategy : Strengthen engagement opportunities for all Londoners to participate in their neighbourhoods

Child Voice in City Planning Including Physical Space, Public Policy, and Tools for Assessment

Project Details: The Child and Youth Network has determined that there is a need for the City to Recognize the Child Voice in city planning including physical space (park design, public spaces, etc.), public policy (how can we mandate the need to listen to the child voice), tools for assessment (how do we listen to the child voice). The beginning of this project involves creating a City of London tool that is accessible to public service partners and city staff. Suggested to use a 'narrative approach' for data collection that results in themed qualitative data which can then be used in project planning. (consider reading 'Our Town' article) Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community Expected Results: Increase the number of meaningful opportunities for residents to be connected in their neighbourhood and community Strategy : Expand Social Services client feedback and participation in service delivery design in their community.

Connecting Core Area Residents with Core Area Businesses and Public Spaces

Project Details: This project aims to connect core area residents with core area businesses and public spaces through tangible interventions that increase the number of core area residents using core area businesses and public spaces. Deliverables can be : PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community Expected Results: Increase the number of meaningful opportunities for residents to be connected in their neighbourhood and community Strategy : Support neighbourhood festivals, cultural events, and activities across the city.

Youth Representation in City Planning Project Processes

Project Details: This project aims to address the under-representation of youth in City Planning project processes by creating tools/methods/approaches targeted to specific youth demographics to generate interest and action in providing feedback and getting involved in City Planning projects. Determine and design the best approaches/tools/methods for specific youth demographics; implementation of tools; to increase the youth involvement in City Planning projects. What tools should we be using? What do youth want to do? etc Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community Expected Results: Increase the number of residents who feel welcomed and included. Strategy : Create inclusive engagement opportunities for Londoners

Safer and More Environmentally Friendly Experience for Migrating Birds

Project Details: This project aims to create a safer and more environmentally friendly experience for migrating birds in London. Reducing bird strikes at London Transit Commison bus shelters and best practices for Bird Friendly BRT enclosed shelter designs. The desired outcome of this project is that more birds are protected in London Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) MAPPING (GIS, site-based project work, local conditions, spatial data) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Building a Sustainable City Expected Outcomes : London has a strong and healthy environment. Expected Results: Increase community knowledge and action to support the environment. Strategy : Increase community environmental outreach for the built environment through CityGreen.

Citizen Planning Academy

Project Details: This project aims to review "Citizen Planning Academy" initiatives in other cities and design a program for London City Planning in order to address low awareness of City Planning processes, projects and programs. Comprehensive analysis of different programs; recommendations regarding opportunities for a London City Planning program; recommendations for program format, timing, courses, etc. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community Expected Results: Increase the number of meaningful opportunities for residents to be connected in their neighbourhood and community Strategy : Strengthen engagement opportunities for all Londoners to participate in their neighbourhoods

Planners in Public Spaces- get people interested in City Planning projects

Project Details: The creation of approaches / tools / tool kit / marketing campaign that can be used in a "pop up" way to get people interested in City Planning projects. Such as maps, interactive displays, words, images, display, signs, games, etc. To get feedback on City Planning projects from Londoners, city planners need to go where citizens are and engage with them where they feel comfortable. This project aims to develop an approach/toolkit/marketing strategy for "Planners in Public Spaces". As Planners, we need to go where citizens are to find out what they think and engage their interest when we're there to increase the public awareness of and engagement with Planning projects in London. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community Expected Results: Increase the number of residents who feel welcomed and included. Strategy : Create inclusive engagement opportunities for Londoners

Needs Assessment of Exhibition and Production Spaces for Visual Artists

Project Details: This project aims to diversify of opportunities for Visual Arts via a needs assessment of exhibition and production spaces for visual artists in London (studio and public art including murals). We don't know the needs of the visual arts community, and how the existing cultural infrastructure is meeting or not meeting the visual arts communities needs. Let's look at the cultural inventory of other cities in Canada as a comparison , ig. look at other municipal bylaws as well as for new opportunities. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) MAPPING (GIS, site-based project work, local conditions, spatial data) A survey for visual artists and visual arts organizations. Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Building a Sustainable City Expected Outcomes : London’s infrastructure is built, maintained, and operated to meet the long-term needs of our community. Expected Results: Build infrastructure to support future development and protect the environment. Strategy : Continue annual reviews of growth infrastructure plans to balance development needs withavailable funding.

Filming in London...What Do You Need?

Project Details: Student demand for creating film, media and digital productions in London is increasing and the City needs to be able to meet this demand. This project aims to research the needs and interests of students and London based post secondary schools about what they would like to do related to film and digital productions that involve the City of London or on public property. Then the City would be informed about what the filming needs are in order to best determine how to meet these needs in collaboration with the postsecondary institutions. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Growing our Economy Expected Outcomes : London creates a supportive environment where entrepreneurs, businesses, and talent can thrive. Expected Results: Increase access to supports for entrepreneurs and small businesses, and community economic development. Strategy : Support entrepreneurs, start-up, and scale-up companies.

Improving Cycling Data and Performance Measures

Project Details: This project aims to address the lack of performance measures beyond simple counts for cycling in London, by carrying out a detailed review of performance measures programs in other municipalities and how to tailor such programs to the London context. Determine resourcing and ways to share information annually with the public and decisions makers. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners have access to the services and supports that promote well-being, health, and safety in their neighbourhoods and across the city. Expected Results: Increase neighbourhood safety. Strategy : Promote pedestrian safety and active transportation.

New Online Culture Portal

Project Details: Design a new culture portal that would feature our community and city partners including linking to cultural boards of the city and other community partners such as schools, LMLIP, London Arts Council, etc. www.londonculture.ca points to a culture page of the City's website and we would like to make this a culture portal to connect community and city cultural services together via a well designed web page that permits access to cultural services in London. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : Londoners have access to the services and supports that promote well-being, health, and safety in their neighbourhoods and across the city Expected Results: Continue to invest in culture. Strategy : Engage Londoners in culture to increase community vibrancy and awareness.

Blue Roof Retrofit Feasibility

Project Details: Feasibility (desktop) engineering & design study of "blue roof" retrofit of existing flat roof buildings for both stormwater retention (climate change adaptation) and summertime energy conservation (climate change mitigation). Deliverables can be : ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Building a Sustainable City Expected Outcomes : London has a strong and healthy environment. Expected Results: Conserve energy and increase actions to respond to climate change and severe weather. Strategy : Work with multi-sectors to develop and implement the next Community Energy Action Plan (CEAP).

Flood Risk and Environmental Protection

Project Details: Several key properties exist along the Thames River that experience regular flooding. These properties will be subject to increased magnitude and increased frequency of flooding given climate change implications. This project aims to explore opportunities for prioritizing these properties for future acquisition either using willing buyer / willing seller approach or more direct approaches (expropriation). Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) MAPPING (GIS, site-based project work, local conditions, spatial data) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Building a Sustainable City Expected Outcomes : London has a strong and healthy environment. Expected Results: Conserve energy and increase actions to respond to climate change and severe weather. Strategy : Assess health vulnerability to climate change.

Cost and GHG Assessment of Switching Energy Supply for Single Family Residential.

Project Details: Utilizing energy map data to assess the cost and GHG impact of fuel switching for single-family residential homes (for example switching to air sources heat pumps). Deliverables can be : ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) MAPPING (GIS, site-based project work, local conditions, spatial data) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Building a Sustainable City Expected Outcomes : London has a strong and healthy environment. Expected Results: Conserve energy and increase actions to respond to climate change and severe weather. Strategy : Work with multi-sectors to develop and implement the next Community Energy Action Plan (CEAP).

Business Plan for Under-utilized Heritage Assets : Springbank Park Pump House

Project Details: Explore potential ideas for alternate uses and propose a business plan for the re-use of Heritage Assets in Parks (Springbank Pump House). Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : London's neighbourhoods have a strong character and sense of place Expected Results: Continue to conserve London’s heritage properties and archaeological resources. Strategy : Conserve London’s heritage through regulation and investment.

Gamifaction Tools for Environmental Education

Project Details: Develop and test new gamification tools for environmental education to assist with public engagement. Deliverables can be : PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Building a Sustainable City Expected Outcomes : London has a strong and healthy environment. Expected Results: Conserve energy and increase actions to respond to climate change and severe weather. Strategy : Work with multi-sectors to develop and implement the next Community Energy Action Plan (CEAP).

Environmental Impact of Construction Materials Used in Parks

Project Details: Evaluate the environmental Pros and Cons of Parks construction materials to improve the environmental sustainability of London's Parks. Search for sustainable landscape materials and create a comparative breakdown of positive and negative impacts. Deliverables can be : RESEARCH (Best practices, policy, data, cataloguing, tech solutions) ANALYSIS (reviews, testing, recommendations) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Building a Sustainable City Expected Outcomes : London’s growth and development is well planned and sustainable over the long term. Expected Results: Improve London’s resiliency to respond to potential future challenges. Strategy : Advance sustainability and resiliency strategies.

Growing CityStudio London

Project Details: In terms of growing City Studio in London, there is currently a limit of the number of Campus Course project/course matches annualy to ensure a quality experience. How could we increase the number of project/course matches for City Staff and post secondary institutions, without diminishing the quality of the partnerships? Deliverables can be : PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Growing our Economy Expected Outcomes : London is a leader in Ontario for attracting new jobs and investments. Expected Results: Increase partnerships that promote collaboration, innovation, and investment. Strategy : Seek out and develop new partnerships and opportunities for collaboration.

Child-friendly public spaces engagement opportunities

Project Details: Our current concern is related to needing environments that children and caregivers feel equipped to engage with regarding physical activity and free play. Eg. public spaces often lack 'child friendly' engagement opportunities . The students will explore how we can integrate results from the 'child voice' tool that is possibly being created by another team of students to facilitate improvements in three areas: a bus stop, a public park, and a waiting room. The students will create a proposal (possibly even a prototype) for solutions to integrating child voice in the waiting room, bus stop, and public park. Deliverables can be : PROTOTYPES (mock-ups, designs, tests, visualizations, beta-versions) ENGAGEMENT (Specific tests for permanence and scale) DESIGN (2nd stage experiments, models, events, diagrams) Background: This project relates to the City of London Strategic Plan: Focus Area: Strengthening our Community Expected Outcomes : In this focus area, Londoners are engaged and have a sense of belonging in their neighbourhoods and their community. Expected Results: Increase the number of meaningful opportunities for residents to be connected in their neighbourhood and community Strategy : Implement programs and services that respond to neighbourhood recreation needs.

Great Talbot HCD Inventory and/or Gibbons Park HCD Inventory

Great Talbot HCD Inventory and/or Gibbons Park HCD Inventory • • Photo inventory of area, including reasons for significance and heritage attributes. Other work may be included such as an evaluation of streetscape or public space that contributes to the district. • Opportunity to attend public meetings and consult with the City’s Heritage Planner. Expected Deliverable: photo inventory of cultural heritage resources in the Great Talbot HCD.