Dalhousie University
Cities and Environment Unit
A not-for-profit community planning action and applied research group, associated with the Faculty of Architecture and Planning, assisting urban and rural communities in assessing their challenges and opportunities and in developing strategies to address them. Its goals are to create community plans; generate new knowledge and tools for community design; and inspire communities to become great places to live. The approach is always community-based.
built environment, community development, environment, housing, Urban planning
Director: Frank Palermo
Researchers: Heather Ternoway, Laura Mannell, Ali Shaver, Mark Nener, Elisa Penn, Kristin O’Toole
Fields of research: First Nations community planning, on-reserve housing, affordable housing, revitalization, community development, urban design
Students: The Unit seeks to involve graduate students in its projects through work terms, volunteer projects, and part-time positions.
Contact information
5410 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 1E7
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2X4
Area of specialization: Community-based planning and design
