A Community-Based Exploration of Frameworks for a Vibrant and Healthy Downtown Oshawa

The city of Oshawa has faced stigma related to challenges of vibrancy, safety, and cohesiveness, especially in its downtown core. There are a range of community development models that could aid in
thinking about how to build community in this context (‘health’, ‘happiness’, ‘resilience’, ‘inclusion’, etc.).
These models are valuable for inspiring ways of thinking about community building. However, for these frameworks to be useful they need to resonate with local stakeholders. The aim of this project is to help
the City of Oshawa to understand the community building models that resonate most with key stakeholder groups in the downtown Oshawa neighbourhood including residents, business owners, university students, and service providers.

Faculty Supervisor:

Tyler Frederick;Timothy MacNeill

Student:

Partner:

City of Oshawa

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services; Public administration

University:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology

Program: