“What is your connection to this place and its history?” “How does who you are affect how you experience the world around you?” These questions were considered by students from Capilano University in the fall of 2020 as they embarked on a critical place-based inquiry assignment to engage with the […]
Fall 2020
How might we measure the impact of the Alcohol in Public Spaces Pilot? Term: Fall 2020Department: School of Tourism ManagementCourse: Applied Research in Tourism (TOUR 440)Instructor: Francisco NogueiraStaff contact: Paul Duffy (City of North Vancouver) The COVID-19 pandemic is having a significant impact on our experience navigating the city and […]
How might we support the mental health of the community via decolonized media? Term: Fall 2020Departments: Indigenous Digital Filmmaking, PsychologyCourses: Introductory Documentary (IDF 127), Research Methods in Psychology (PSYC 212)Instructors: Gregory Coyes, Douglas W Alards-TomalinStaff contact: Anne Rodgers (North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission), Erin Black (Vancouver Coastal Health) Slow […]
How might we measure the impact of public space interventions? Term: Fall 2020Department: TourismCourse: Research Methods and Applications in Tourism (TOUR 327)Instructor: Francisco NogueiraStaff contact: Leah Herman (City of North Vancouver) Quantifying the impact of public space interventions can be challenging; yet, it is valuable to help inform where the […]
How might we engage with place-based representations of (de)colonization? Term: Spring 2020Department: Early Childhood Care and EducationCourse: Caring & Learning in Early Years Settings (EDUC 178)Instructors: Elaine Beltran-Sellitti, Tahmina ShayanStaff contact: Carol Ballard (North Vancouver Museum & Archives) Students will experience and respond creatively to a historical or contemporary landmark/monument/place […]
How might we foster safe communities for diverse populations? Term: Fall 2019Department: Criminology, Business AdministrationCourse: Surveillance & Social Control (CRIM 202); Business and Society (BADM 460)Instructors: Sarah Yercich; Laurie Prange MartinStaff contact: Sergeant Peri Mainwaring (North Vancouver RCMP) BADM students will create stakeholder engagement plans in which they will suggest […]
How might we foster connection with older adults in times of physical distancing? Term: Fall 2020Departments: School of Human Kinetics, School of Global StewardshipCourses: Contemporary Health Issues (HKIN 162), Global Stewardship Seminar III: Preparing for Group NFP Volunteering (GLBS 200)Instructors: Kyle Guay, Bridget McClartyStaff contact: Annwen Loverin (Silver Harbour Centre), […]
How might we design multi-functional micro-mobility facilities that benefit the community as a whole? Term: Fall 2020Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)Course: APSC 140 (Engineering Design)Instructor: Banda LogawaStaff contact: Christopher French & Natalie Corbo (City of North Vancouver) Students will develop and prototype innovative design solutions to […]
How might we monitor the use of public space in an efficient and accurate way? Term: Fall 2020Department: School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)Course: APSC 140 (Engineering Design)Instructor: Banda LogawaStaff partners: Wai-Lin Chee, Mikale Fenton (North Vancouver City Library) Keeping track of how people use public space is […]