Community Planning & Research
Employee Housing in Whistler Research Study
Conducted a research study on Whistler employee housing trends and patterns, and facilitated the development of a housing database for future monitoring of housing trends for employees. (Whistler Housing Authority; Collaborators: Terra Housing Consultants)
Prince George Community Needs Assessment
Planned and carried our a series of focus groups with low income, urban and First Nations communities of Prince George on priorities for literacy, training and community development services on behalf of the Prince George Public Library. (Prince George Public Library; Collaborators: Marleen Morris & Associates)
Town of Okotoks Social Wellness Framework
Developed a framework for social wellness that involved a community-wide consultation and the development of a set of indicators to monitor and report on the state of social wellness in Okotoks, Alberta. (Town of Okotoks; Collaborators: Marleen Morris & Associates)
Tumbler Ridge Sustainability Plan
Conducted key informant interviews, workshops and a community open house to develop a series of strategies to support sustainability and resiliency. (District of Tumbler Ridge; Collaborators: CDI)
Community Indicators
gF has been engaged on various community indicator initiatives, consulting communities and stakeholders to develop, compile, analyze and report out on indicators of community vitality, well-being, sustainability, and environmental integrity. These have included the Fraser Basin Sustainability Initiative, the Fraser River Estuary Management Program, the Community Foundations of Canada Vital Signs initiatives in Vancouver (and Vancouver youth), Boundary and the Sunshine Coast. gF was hired to develop indicator reports on population and women’s health for Vancouver Coastal Health. We were also part of the research team that produced the baseline indicator report for the 2010 Olympic Games Impact Committee.
Foreign Land Ownership Policy Review
Conducted an international review of policies and approaches from around the world aimed at limiting non-resident ownership of residential property – and summarized the results into a policy and education publication for real estate professionals, policy makers and the public. (Real Estate Institute of BC; Collaborators: CDI)
Northern BC Housing Study
Researched and produced a publication series examining the key trends, opportunities and challenges influencing housing demand and supply in ten communities across Northern B.C. (BC Housing; Collaborators: CDI)
Fort St. James Economic Action Plan
Worked with the community of Fort St. James, BC and members of the Nak’azdli First Nations to develop strategies for economic development. (District of Fort St. James; Collaborators: CDI)
Vanderhoof Housing Needs Assessment
Developed community and housing profiles for the District of Vanderhoof, BC and conducted a community consultation and workshop to explore housing issues and potential strategies under a range of future scenarios. (District of Vanderhoof; Collaborators: CDI)
Clearwater Community Mobility Study
Managed an in depth, three-year community-based mobility assessment to build an understanding of factors that impede seniors’ mobility as well as identify and execute improvements to make the community more accessible. The project also involved the development of a toolkit for conducting seniors’ mobility assessments. (Vancouver Foundation; Collaborators: District of Clearwater and CDI)