Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph

Check out Randi A. Burke's MSc (Planning) thesis: COVID-19 & Rural Labour Markets: Understanding the Relationships Between Economic and Social Disruptions and its Role on Mental health twp.ai/4hr1gX #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

New University of Guelph research explores Indigenous perspectives on food security and sustainability in Williams Treaties First Nations communities, using a community‑based approach to support community‑led food projects. Learn more: twp.ai/9PcIAr #IndigenousFood

Welcome to all RPD students enrolled in Plans and Plan Making (RPD*6290) in the Summer semester with Prof. Dave Guyadeen! #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Accurate information saves crops. It can also save lives. New UofG research explores how strengthening rural knowledge systems and extension services can help farmers make better decisions in the face of climate change. twp.ai/9OVAik #FoodSecurity #ClimateAdaptation

Welcome to all RPD students enrolled in Regional Planning (EDRD*6630) in the Summer semester with Prof. Ryan Gibson! #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

In case you missed the Making Research Matter workshop focusing on turning research into plain‑language summaries, videos, and effective social media content, you can access the resources here: twp.ai/9OUo8V #KnowledgeMobilization #RuralGuelph

Welcome to all RPD students enrolled in Program Evaluation (EDRD*6690) in the Summer semester with Prof. Dave Guyadeen! #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Congratulations to Jayden Cote for successfully defending his MSc (Planning) thesis titled "Rural Economic Development in the Iron Cage: Exploring Pressures on Economic Identity & Political Autonomy in Ontario's Municipalities" #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Professor Emeritus @Waynecaldwell explores land use planning for agricultural prosperity in a time of uncertainty in the latest edition of Place Magazine. Take a read: twp.ai/4hr2UE #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Check out Elin Aradottir's MSc (Planning) thesis: The role of innovation systems in rural economic development: a case study of the Exploits Valley Region, Newfoundland and Labrador twp.ai/4hr1es #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

@Silviasarapura1, Yue Chen, Camilo Jimenez & Tristan Cook explore how community gardens support food sovereignty, youth engagement & knowledge sharing in Northern Ontario First Nations in the recent Place Magazine Take a read: twp.ai/4hr2US #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Congratulations to Jacklyn Short for successfully defending her MSc (Planning) thesis titled "A Golden Opportunity? Examining Suitability of the International Trail Rating System (ITRS) for Use in Canada”. #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Congrats to RPD grad Mallory Smith on her new Place Magazine article: “Reimagining Neighbourhoods” exploring Hamilton’s new mid-rise zones & housing intensification. Take a read: twp.ai/4hr2Ty #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Build stronger communities through Planning, Policy, and Development. The Rural Planning & Development graduate programs at the University of Guelph prepare students to support rural, remote, and Indigenous communities. Learn more : twp.ai/4hr4OU #RuralPlanning

Trillions in housing wealth will change hands in rural Canada. Where will it go? Petric and Gibson explore intergenerational wealth transfers and what is at stake for rural communities. Learn more: twp.ai/9OVAg8 #RuralGuelph #UofGResearch #EcDev

How is AI being used in planning? Join the Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP)'s upcoming webinar titled AI in Planning on May 27 at 9.30 am EDT. Learn more: twp.ai/4hpnde #RuralPlanning

Are you registered for the Gateway Webinar on Climate Change: Planning for Electronic Vehicles & Community Health? Join the free webinar on May 5 at 12 pm ET featuring Wayne Caldwell, Derry Wallis, & Jason Geberdt Register at twp.ai/4hpOEi #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

Ontario economic development practitioners, your insights matter! Take the Knowledge Translation and Transfer to Advance Rural Economic Development survey and help shape the understanding of challenges and opportunities. Complete the survey by April 30: twp.ai/4ix81X

Check out Larissa Parekh's MSc (Planning) thesis: From Crisis to Community: Exploring Informal Leadership and Rural Women in Community Resilience and Community-Based Adaptation to Climate Change twp.ai/4hpgYq #RuralPlanning #RuralGuelph

In northern and rural Ontario, tailored sport programs can boost community health, connection, and resilience. A University of Guelph study shows how understanding local participation patterns helps build fairer, more responsive sport policies. Learn more twp.ai/4ix30L