Three decades of rural planning research, in one place
Dr. Wayne Caldwell
Explore the 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. Each one-page summary presents key findings, planning implications, and practical recommendations in an accessible format, and links to the full report or supporting resources.
Few Selected Research Projects
Highlighting major studies and published works in rural governance, agricultural land preservation, and regional development.
FEATURED WEBSITES
Actionable frameworks and web-based resources designed to empower rural municipalities, local planners, and private landowners.
Healthy Rural Communities Toolkit
Healthy Rural Communities Toolkit provides rural municipalities with practical land-use planning policies and development tools. It addresses unique rural challenges such as low density, automobile dependency, and active transportation offering actionable strategies to build healthier, more active, and resilient communities.
Rural Landowner Stewardship Guide
A practical self-assessment tool designed to help rural property owners protect local water quality, manage natural features, and practice sustainable environmental stewardship across non-farm rural landscapes.
ABOUT ME
Dr. Wayne Caldwell – PhD, FCIP, RPP
Wayne Caldwell is a professor emeritus in Rural Planning and Development (Ontario Agricultural College) at the University of Guelph.
He also has a career-long affiliation with the County of Huron.
He is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (1986-present), a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners, and a Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (1986-present).