Thin-film polymer substrate that have piezoelectric layers are promising for a variety of applications, including micro-electro-mechanical systems, mechanical energy harvesting, and flexible electronics with security features. This study proposes a detailed approach for understanding how these flexible structures behave under different mechanical loads, using a comprehensive experimentation. This research mainly focuses on characterizing the electromechanical […]

St. Alberts municipal development plan, Flourish: Growing to 100K, identifies community gardens as important to Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production in advancing the goal of Community Well-being. Historically, St. Albert provides ad hoc support to community gardens. Public interest in community gardens has increased in the past 5 years. St. Albert requires a strategy […]

The Census Metropolitan Area of Saint John has and will continue to grow. This has led to an increase in property values and a housing shortage. The project is to meet Council’s first strategic goal of smart growth through increasing housing stock. Council’s second strategic goal is to increase organizational capacity and the successful student […]

La démarche d’évaluation participative des projets du volet alimentaire de Montréal en commun (MEC), un programme porté par le Laboratoire d’innovation urbaine de la Ville de Montréal (LIUM) issu de la candidature gagnante de la Ville au Défi des villes intelligentes du Canada, est appelé à changer d’échelle dans le cadre de ce projet de […]

Pour accélérer la transition énergétique et lutter contre les changements climatiques, le gouvernement du Québec dispose de plusieurs programmes d’incitatifs financiers et de conseils pratiques (Rénoclimat, Chauffez vert, Éconologis et Novoclimat) pour accompagner les ménages et entreprises dans les travaux résidentiels écoénergétiques. Cependant, les obstacles liés à la pluralité, aux critères d’admissibilité spécifiques et complexes, […]

BC’s CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 has introduced new actions to address climate change and achieve a net-zero economy by 2050. Based on the current state of climate emergency, the development of effective and financially viable carbon removal projects is paramount. Biochar has a promising negative emissions technology that promotes atmospheric carbon capture and sequestration. The […]

Workforce retention and talent attraction are critical components for any organization, as are partner relationships. This research will help the City of Kingston better understand the needs of both their workforce and their partners and will identify their needs and gaps. User profiles will be created to help fully understand the workforce – what attracts […]

In 2018 the Region of Durham created the Durham Community Energy Plan (DCEP), Durham Region’s strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to a green economy. Achieving the goals of the DCEP will provide multiple economic, environmental and social benefits to Durham Region. Successful implementation of the DCEP however will require collecting and reporting […]

The jurisdiction of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) covers densely urbanized areas, agricultural land, and natural features including forest, wetlands, and valley corridors. Connectivity between natural habitats is important for species resilience and maintaining biodiversity. When natural habitat areas are disconnected, they become fragmented. Fragmentation is especially problematic where it interrupts movement corridors […]

This project aims to develop a climate change adaptation plan for rural communities located in Northwest New Brunswick within the jurisdiction of the Northwest Regional Service Commission following the ICLEI process and informed by engagement with citizens and decision-makers. We will also assess flood-readiness of communities within the jurisdiction and apply inclusive approaches to consultation. […]

Like many Indigenous communities across the north, NunatuKavut Inuit communities are facing diverse impacts of climate change. For example, Inuit have been describing impacts to changing sea ice conditions. Sea ice is critical to coastal and inland communities in this region, with notable impacts on health, traditional education, food security, etc. This project will assist […]

This project aims to address climate change and identify potential solutions that the Town of Sunnyside can facilitate through the Sunnyside Waste Management Site. The project supports ongoing and future greenhouse gas reduction priorities and municipal resource energy reduction targets in Newfoundland and Labrador. This project will leverage effective composting/bio-gas techniques that ensure environmental sustainability. […]