The objectives of this study are: • To assess the feasibility of using satellite remote sensing technology to measure trace gases and aerosols over northern Alberta. • To study the transport of biomass burning emissions and its impact on air quality over northern Alberta. Methodology: Data from several satellite sensors will be used in this […]

City landfills release odourous gases from their daily operations which can impact the quality of life for near-by residences. The proposed research will determine how much odourous gas a typical landfill emits from its daily operations and whether odour absorbing materials or changes in in the types of wastes added to a landfill can be […]

The County of Lennox and Addington has identified environmental sustainability as a priority for all County operations. That is, environmental sustainability should be an over-arching goal in all decision-making and service provision by the County. It is anticipated that this research project can identify key opportunities for the County of Lennox and Addington to become […]

The Arctic is entering a digital age where web-based media acts as one of the main drivers behind ideologies and action, both in the north and beyond. In order to ensure that Arctic stories are driven by Arctic creators, northern youth are searching for opportunities to enter this journalistic space. To support their mission, the […]

The intern will research how land use and transportation planning can support energy transition and climate change goals. They will consider academic research, as well as study the policies used by other major municipalities. Then they will recommend how the City of Edmonton can apply these learnings to the creation of District Plans, which is […]

The scholar will provide insight to the Transportation Policy and Strategy team on best practices and a path forward for assessing and quantifying health impacts of key transportation policies and investment related to active modes, parking and mode shift from single occupancy vehicles to more sustainable forms of transportation. It will provide insight into a […]

Edmonton’s natural assets (its forests, wetlands, grasslands, rivers and streams) provide core service functions such as water treatment, rainwater management, flood protection, recreation, habitat, and pollination. The presence and health of such natural assets influence the levels of service that can be provided or supported by a Municipality, ultimately influencing the overall well-being and livability […]

The purpose of this project is to commemorate Torontonians who died at the Battle of Dieppe in World War II. The intern will be researching the names of 129 people from Toronto who died on a single day at Dieppe. Information about these individuals, who they were, their families, their life prior to and during […]

Financial constraints are a significant barrier to sustainable practices within Canada’s cultural sector and especially within the performing arts. This situation has been exacerbated by COVID, with significant hits to economic impact and employment observed at the municipal level. In addition, physical space, digital fluency and access to technology are primary concerns for small/medium organizations. […]

Ensuring biodiversity is maintained as Edmonton continues to grow is vital in maintaining Regional connectivity and ensuring long term sustainability of the City’s natural systems and the ecosystem services that it provides to Edmonton’s residents. The goal of this project is to identify public open space site characteristics that are associated with increased (or decreased) […]

The Edmonton Police Service has seen a decrease in application numbers from 2019 to current. Socio-policital events locally and across North America pose a hurdle to re-build the public image of police in Edmonton, and by extension a policing career across Canada. The challenges the service faces includes increased action on diversity, social supports and […]

Urban-forest management is a complex enterprise in the 21st century. It is plagued by numerous diverse uncertainties. With this set of projects, as part of our larger program of urban-forest research, we aim to address key uncertainties as identified by HRM’s urban-forestry staff. One project will examine how urban-forest NGOs in Canada can support municipal […]