• Aboriginal Housing Plan 

      Distasio, Jino; Mulligan, Susan; Powell, Daniel (2001-01-01)
      The recommendations and strategy advanced within this document are the result of a series of consultations that included the Manitoba Urban Native Housing Association membership, the general public, Canadian Aboriginal housing ...
    • Guidelines for Federal Policy Priorities in Urban Areas 

      Institute of Urban Studies (2001-01-30)
      This report presents a number of guidelines and principles that could serve as a basis for reviewing federal policy priorities in urban areas with a particular focus on Winnipeg. It combines research undertaken during past ...
    • IMTB Database Survey Final Report 

      Institute of Urban Studies (2001-02-15)
      This survey was undertaken to assess the computer capacity and current data collecting practices of Service Provider Organisations offering LINC, ISAP, HOST and RAP services in Saskatchewan and Alberta. The data collected ...
    • Housing Needs of Low Income People Living in Rural Areas 

      Carter, Tom (2002-01-01)
      Four reports investigating the housing needs of low income people. Preeceville Saskatchewan, Brooks Alberta, Russell Manitoba, and Coral Harbour Nunavut are presented as case studies.
    • Building On Our Strengths: Inner-city priorities for a renewed tri-level development agreement 

      Silver, Jim (2002-04)
      The purpose of the study is to develop a mandate from the inner city community on which a renewed, tri-level inner city revitalization agreement could be based, and to identify the principles, priorities and preferred ...
    • Provincial and Territorial Interests in Land Use Planning and Development 

      Carter, Tom; Distasio, Jino; Bruce, D.; Wame, C. (2002-11-01)
      Land use planning in Canada is in the process of undergoing a radical shift as legislation, much of which dates from the 1980s or even the 1970s, is less and less able to cope with the increasing complexity of land use ...
    • Aboriginal Focus Group Discussion Paper 

      Distasio, Jino (2003-03-31)
      The material presented in this report builds on the strengths of the larger First Nations/Métis/Inuit Mobility Study. This study is an ongoing examination of the key issues surrounding the mobility process, and the ...
    • Downtown Winnipeg Pedestrian Intercept Study 

      Lorch, Brian (2005-01-01)
      This report presents the results of a survey of pedestrians in downtown Winnipeg undertaken by the Winnipeg Downtown Biz in March / April 2005. The purpose of the survey was to develop a demographic and socio-economic ...
    • Sustainable Churchill Interim Report 

      Institute of Urban Studies (2005-06-01)
      This Interim Report reports on a series of public consultations with residents in the community of Churchill as a part of the Sustainable Churchill initiative, which is a partnership between the Town of Churchill and the ...
    • Neighbourhoods Alive!: Community Outcomes Final Report 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; Johnson, Molly; Sargent, Kurt (2005-11-01)
      The following evaluation of the Neighbourhoods Alive! strategy was undertaken in 2005. Neighbourhood outcomes—or present conditions in Neighbourhoods Alive! neighbourhoods as expressed in both quantitative and qualitative ...
    • The Winnipeg Spirit Survey: Use and Perceptions among Riders and Downtown Pedestrians 

      Institute of Urban Studies (2006-01-01)
      A survey of 715 Spirit and non-spirit bus users to determine the characteristics of riders and their perceptions of the service.
    • Steinbach Public Transportation Study 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; Christopher, Gary (2006-01-01)
      This document constitutes the final report for the Steinbach Transportation Project Steering Committee (STPSC). This report includes a demographic profile of Steinbach; a literature review dealing with many of the relevant ...
    • The Mobility Needs and Transportation Issues of the Aging Population in Rural Manitoba 

      Sylvestre, Gina; Christopher, Gary; Snyder, Marcie (2006-01-01)
      The present investigation represents a preliminary analysis of the mobility issues encountered by the aging population of rural Manitoba. It has provided an opportunity to evaluate an issue that, although recognized as ...
    • Mobility Options for the Aging Population of Manitoba: An Action Plan for Regional Solutions 

      Sylvestre, Gina; Gaudry, Lesley; Christopher, Gary (2007-06-01)
      Safe mobility for older adults is a multifaceted and complex issue, and no single solution exists to address the needs of a diverse senior population. Solutions to improve transportation for seniors are impeded by a ...
    • An Action Plan for Seniors Transportation in Manitoba: Strategic Priorities 

      Sylvestre, Gina; Cardona Claros, Karina (2008-01-01)
      There is growing recognition in Manitoba that the transportation options available to older adults are a crucial factor in aging successfully. Throughout the last decade there have been a range of community efforts to ...
    • Engaging Older Manitobans in Active Lifestyles: A Plan for Action 

      Sylvestre, Gina; Gaudry, Lesley (2008-01-01)
      The goal of this post-event report was to propose a framework for the development of an action plan to address the issue of social isolation amongst older adults in Manitoba. The strategies presented here were based ...
    • Housing Distress in Winnipeg: Implications for Policy Programs and Services 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael (2008-01-01)
      This is the Final Report of the research project “Structural Causes of Housing Distress in Winnipeg: Implications for Policy Programs and Services” undertaken by the Institute of Urban Studies on behalf of the National ...
    • Winnipeg Housing and Homelessness Initiative (WHHI) Final Report 

      Institute of Urban Studies; City of Winnipeg (2009-01-01)
      Over a four week period, The Institute of Urban Studies undertook a series of public consultations with approximately 140 housing stakeholders and members of the general public. The purpose of these sessions was to help ...
    • The Downtown Workers Survey 2008 

      Institute of Urban Studies; Downtown Winnipeg Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) (2009-01-01)
      This report outlines the habits and perceptions of downtown workers. It's aim is to assist current downtown businesses to grow and better market themselves, while also attracting new businesses opportunities to the downtown.
    • Housing in the East Interlake: A Regional Perspective 

      Besner, Barbara; Wiseman, Kaeley; Powell, Daniel; Distasio, Jino (2009-01-01)
      In the fall of 2008, the Institute of Urban Studies was approached by Community Futures East Interlake to complete a report concerning housing issues in the East Interlake region. The purpose of the report was to examine ...