Research Summary Series
These one-page Research Summaries highlight major research projects undertaken by Dr. Wayne Caldwell and collaborators over more than three decades. Designed for planners, municipal leaders, policymakers, researchers, and community organizations, the summaries present key findings, planning implications, and practical recommendations in an accessible format. Each summary links to the full report or supporting resources.
PLANNING FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN RURAL COMMUNITIES
Climate Change, Community Health, and Rural Opportunity
Housing Needs and Actions for the Agricultural Sector in Rural Greenbelt Communities
Communities left behind?
A timely examination of school closure controversies
for justice-informed decision-making on the fate of public schools in Ontario
Aggregate and Agriculture
Understanding Impacts
Municipal Capacity Related to Rural and Agri-food Issues
Healthy Rural Communities
Strategies and Models of Practice
Lot Creation in Ontario’s Agricultural Landscape
Trends, Impacts, Policy Implications
GREENBELT FARMERS
Understanding the Agricultural Systems that Support Farm Viability and Rural Prosperity
Working with Immigrants for Rural Areas
Policy and Program Implications for Rural Areas
Perspectives on Planning for Agriculture and Food Security in the Commonwealth
Planning for the Future
Development of the Ontario Wine Industry
OMAFRA’s Guidelines on Permitted Uses
Farm Diversification and Economic Benefit
Regional Development
Planning for Resiliency In the 21st Century – A Methodology and Approach for Communities Dealing with Climate Change and Rising Oil Prices
Measuring Farmland Availability
Green Infrastructure for Ontario’s Rural Communities
Using Nature for Community Economic Development and Resilience
Doing Democracy with Circles
Workshops for Public Sector Professionals
Identifying Rural Research Priorities Through Community Engagement
Understanding the Barriers to Livestock Production in the Clay Belt
An Economic, Social and Environmental Analysis
Assessing the Capacity of Municipalities to Respond to Evolving Rural and Agricultural Issues
A Greenbelt Focus
Strategic Directions for Agricultural Development in Northeastern Ontario
Facilitating The Agricultural and Local Food Sector in Northern Ontario
A REVIEW OF ON-FARM DIVERSIFIED USE POLICIES WITHIN HALTON REGION
Best Practices in Rural Economic Development and Planning
A Learning Series for Municipal Councillors and Practitioners
Active Transportation in Rural Communities
Creating Healthier, More Connected Communities through Planning and Action
CANADA’S CAPITAL GREENBELT
Moving Towards Sustainable AgricultureStrengthening Agriculture at the Heart of Canada’s Capital
Land Use Planning for Direct Marketing and Agri-tourism in Ontario
GREENBELT
Possibility Grows Here
