Dr. Wayne Caldwell

PhD, FCIP, RPP

Wayne Caldwell is a professor in Rural Planning and Development 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).

Areas of Expertise Include:
  • Rural Land Use Planning & Planning Administration
  • Agriculture, its relationship to the environment and implications for rural communities
  • Healthy Rural Communities
  • Governance of Planning and Development
  • Farmland Preservation
  • Facilitation, conflict resolution, and public participation

    • Academic Background

    Ph.D. REGIONAL PLANNING AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

    1991, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, WATERLOO ON

    M.A. GEOGRAPHY

    1982, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, LONDON ON

    B.A. HONOURS GEOGRAPHY

    1980, UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, LONDON ON

    CERTIFICATE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    1990, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, WATERLOO ON

    Professional Experience

    UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH

    PROFESSOR, RPD GRADUATE COORDINATOR
    GUELPH, ON | SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

    COUNTY OF HURON DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

    ADVISOR & CONSULTANT
    GODERICH, ON | THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LAND USE PLANNING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM COORDINATOR, WASTE MANAGEMENT MASTER PLANNING, AND ENERGY CO-ORDINATION

    CALDWELL CONSULTING

    PRESIDENT
    SPECIALIZING IN THE PLANNING NEEDS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE RESEARCH, FACILITATION, GROUP PROCESSES AND EDUCATION
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    Awards

    Professional Service (Selected)

    2019-20 | OAC ALUMNI DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD
    The distinguished teaching award recognizes the importance of effective teaching by faculty who play a significant role in the education of OAC students.
    2015-16 | feature article of the year award, cip
    Recognition shared with former MSc student, Bryce Sharpe. Article titled “The Cart Before the Horse: Policy Perspectives on Farm Parcel Creation”
    2014-15 | OPPI EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (communications/public education)
    Award received for the Rural Stewardship Guide for the Ontario Landscape, shared with Prof. Karen Landman
    2010 | establishment of the dr. wayne caldwell scholarship
    The Dr. Wayne Caldwell Scholarship was established by the OPPI in honour and recognition of Dr. Wayne Caldwell’s service and leadership as President of OPPI.
    2007 | OPPI EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (research/new directions)
    Jurisdictional Analysis and Best Practice for land Use planning affecting direct marketing and agri-tourism operations in Ontario
    2006 | cip award for planning excellence (rural/small town)
    Conflict Resolution in Rural Ontario: Strategies for Responding to the Environmental, Economic, and Social Impacts of Agriculture
    2005 | ontario professional planning member service award
    2004 | OPPI EXCELLENCE IN PLANNING AWARD (RESEARCH/NEW DIRECTIONS)
    Farmland Preservation: An Assessment of the Impact of Rural Non-Farm Development on the Viability of Ontario’s Agricultural Industry
    2003 | faculty association professional teaching award
    University of Guelph
    2001 | Ontario professional planning award of excellence
    District Merit Award and Provincial Outstanding Planning Award for Rural Planning and Nutrient Management
    2001 | ministry of natural resources award for outstanding commitment and leadership
    Huron Perth
    1999 | Ontario professional planning award of excellence
    District and Provincial Outstanding Planning Award for Community Action Kit
    2010-12 | council

    Canadian Institute of Planners

    2010-2012 | president

    Association of Canadian University Planning Programs

    1993-2016 | examiner

    Ontario Professional Planners Institute

    2010 | CHAIR

    Ontario Professional Planners Institute Symposium

    2007-09 | president (elected)

    Ontario Professional Planners Institute

    2007-09 | director

    Sustainable Rural Communities, University of Guelph, OMAFRA partnership

    2005-07 | president-elect

    Ontario Professional Planners Institute

    2004-05 | chair

    OPPI Agricultural Working Group

    2003-04 | Chair

    Provincial Nutrient Management Advisory Committee

    2003-04 | chair

    Southwest District of OPPI Membership Committee

    1997-2004 | founding member, vice-chair

    Lake Huron Coastal Conservation Centre

    1999-2003 | Chiar

    Rural Ontario Council

    2002 | chair

    Planning Studies and Reports, OPPI Excellence in Planning Awards

    2001 | task force panel member

    Ontario Smart Growth, appointed by the Provincial Government

    1995-2001 | founding member, chair

    Huron Stewardship Council

    1997 & 1999 | founding member & chair, research committee

    Rural Ontario Council2012