sustainable cities and communities

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this societal impact focuses on making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to addressing various urban challenges including urbanization, infrastructure development, sustainable transportation and environmental sustainability to create cities and settlements that provide a high quality of life for all. the university will continuously engage with local and surrounding communities to promote sustainable practices.

support of arts and heritage

11.2.1 public access to buildings

does your university as a body provide public access to buildings, monuments or natural heritage landscapes of cultural significance?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 provides the public with free access to all buildings, monuments, and natural heritage landscapes on both its campuses.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 respectfully acknowledges its campuses are located on the traditional lands of indigenous peoples. lakehead thunder bay is located on the traditional lands of the fort william first nation, signatory to the robinson superior treaty of 1850 and lakehead orillia is located on the traditional territory of the anishinaabeg. the anishinaabeg include the ojibwe, odawa, and pottawatomi nations, collectively known as the three fires confederacy. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 acknowledges the history that many nations hold in the areas around our campuses, and is committed to a relationship with first nations, métis, and inuit peoples based on the principles of mutual trust, respect, reciprocity, and collaboration in the spirit of reconciliation.

our commitment to reconciliation includes numerous cultural services on campus that are central to nurturing a sense of belonging among indigenous 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and the communities that we serve. the indigenous student services centre (issc) of the office of indigenous initiatives hosts monthly sweat lodge ceremonies. the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 sweat lodge site is a spiritual place where people come together for ceremonies that promote personal and collective healing. participation in sweat lodge ceremonies is open to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and the public.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's bora laskin faculty of law is located in the former "port arthur collegiate institute" (paci), a designated heritage property in the central downtown core of the city of thunder bay. this property features war memorials to commemorate former 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 killed during both world wars and memorial plaques and photographs were installed in the entrance area of the main floor hallway. this historical building is accessible to the public during regular business hours, monday to friday at no cost.

the campus map of sustainability features is an available resource for the thunder bay campus to the public which can be used for self-guided tours to explore 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s campus. sustainability tours can also be requested at no cost, where participants learn about the sustainability services and attractions on the thunder bay campus.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 also offers a virtual 360 of sustainability, which displays recent sustainability projects, services and features on the lakehead thunder bay campus. it also includes stormwater management infrastructure, habitat restoration and the climate action park.

11.2.2 public access to libraries

does your university as a body provide public access to libraries including books and publications?

our campuses in thunder bay and orillia are open to the public, welcoming community members to explore the university’s library resources and collections.

library services are available to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff, faculty, alumni and the general public. access to computers are available throughout the university. lakehead also has a shared library services platform hosting an extensive collection of digital teaching materials, research resources, and learning materials that can be borrowed. community members are able to borrow library materials at no charge.

11.2.3 public access to museums

does your university as a body provide public access to museums, exhibition spaces/galleries and/or works of art and artifacts?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 hosts several exhibits and galleries that are free and open to members of the community.

the lakehead arts integrated research (lair) gallery was founded in 2014 and features 7 gallery spaces curated on lakehead's thunder bay campus. the gallery spaces are located throughout various buildings on campus which are open to the public year-round featuring art from alumni, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and faculty with the purpose of inquiry, research, and learning through various art forms at no cost.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 proudly showcases various displays of departmental exhibits and artifacts that hold items of significant interest covering various fields including: forestry biology, geology, engineering, anthropology, and archaeology. the department of archaeology features an extensive collection of artifacts originating from northwestern ontario and beyond, spanning from paleoindian to historic times. the collection contains examples of lithics, ceramics, metal, and faunal material. the collection is available to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and staff for teaching and research purposes. this exhibit is accessible to view during regular business hours, monday through friday in the braun building.

11.2.4 public access to green spaces

does your university as a body provide free public access to open spaces and green spaces?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 's thunder bay campus has 116 hectares of land that is available for free public access. roughly 35% of the campus land is tree cover, and another 40% includes lawn and other green spaces.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is connected to several public trails that the community uses frequently, including one section that connects to the transcanada trail (also known as the great trail).

both of lakehead’s campuses feature community gardens and publicly accessible green spaces where 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and community members have the opportunity to grow their own fruits and vegetables. community members are also encouraged to visit campus for self-guided tours along the river path, or on the cycling and walking trails. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 campuses also feature geocaching, inviting the public to explore the natural environments found on our campuses.

to support accessibility, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 offers free virtual tours of the thunder bay and orillia campuses. these virtual tours are available to potential and current 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , and members of the public. they provide a platform for exploring and appreciating the extensive open green spaces offered by the university.

11.2.5 arts and heritage contribution

does your university as a body contribute to local arts, in terms of number of annual public performances of university choirs / theatre groups / orchestras etc?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 contributes to promoting and enriching the local media arts through a variety of public performances and events including choirs and musical performances and events. the department of music holds various concerts throughout the year that are open to the public.

11.2.6 record and preserve cultural heritage

does your university as a body deliver projects to record and/or preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge? this can include the heritage of displaced communities.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 respectfully acknowledges that its campuses are located on the traditional lands of indigenous peoples, and is committed to a relationship with indigenous peoples, advancing the truth and reconciliation commission (trc) 94 calls to action.

the trc calls to action: #13-17 focus on language and culture. this includes the preservation of indigenous folklore, traditions, language and knowledge which includes local & regional cultural heritage (e.g. communities signatory to the robinson superior treaty of 1850), national cultural heritage (first nations, metis & inuit peoples) and heritage of displaced communities (settlements & non-status reserves).

activities include hosting annual feasts, smudging, sweat lodge and other cultural and spiritual events open to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty, staff and members of the public.

lakehead also launched a global indigenous speaker series that highlights indigenous knowledge systems and languages through the preservation, revitalization and promotion of indigenous languages.

in addition, the nanda gikendan gamik was originally established in 1988 in conjunction with 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s lakehead centre for northern studies. initially created to encourage interest in northern and regional research, the mandate has been adjusted over the years to support ongoing modifications in 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 curriculum. in addition to northern topics, the collection now contains a substantial volume of material which focuses exclusively on indigenous issues and the history, culture, and language of first nations, métis, and inuit peoples. the centre’s collection is extensive and multifaceted and contains print materials including books, journals, government documents, newsletters, and reports; microfilm and microfiche; maps, and more. the collections and services of the resource centre are an important component of the research conducted by 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and faculty of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 .

sustainable practices

11.4.1 sustainable practices targets

does your university as a body measure and set targets for more sustainable commuting (walking, cycling or other non-motorized transport, vanpools, carpools, shuttle bus or public transportation, motorcycle, scooter or moped, or electric vehicles)?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , in collaboration with the city of thunder bay is actively involved in measuring and establishing targets for more sustainable commuting methods. these encompass a range of options including walking, cycling, non-motorized transport, carpools, public transportation, motorcycles, scooters, mopeds and electric vehicles.

our commitment aligns with the thunder bay net-zero strategy, which outlines the following low-carbon transportation goals:

by 2030, 65% of trips within the city are done by transit, walking and cycling
by 2040, 100% of vehicles sales are electric vehicles
by 2040, all heavy-duty commercial vehicles are planned to use low-carbon fuels.
transit is anticipated to transition to 100% electric by 2035.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s sustainability plan emphasizes our dedication to supporting sustainable transportation and commuting alternatives for both 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and employees. this includes the implementation of electric vehicle charging stations, the enhancement of cycling infrastructure, and exploring car-sharing programs. progress towards these goals is tracked and reported within the university community.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 encourages active commuting to campus through participation in initiatives such as the commuter challenge and active commute challenge. in 2023, 62 teams participated in the “tbay on the move - active commute challenge”, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ranked 2nd in total distance commuted with 2645 km.

active commute challenge 2024 results

11.4.2 promote sustainable commuting

does your university as a body undertake actions to promote the % of more sustainable commuting (e.g. provision of free or subsidised buses or shared transport schemes, provision of bicycle parking & storage facilities, provision of cycle tracks, a bicycle and pedestrian plan or policy, bicycle sharing programme, free or reduced price transit passes, car/van pool or ride sharing programme, reduced parking fees or preferential parking for carpool or vanpool users, car sharing programme, provision of electric vehicle recharging stations, preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles)?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 actively engages in various initiatives and schemes to promote increased participation in sustainable commuting among 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and faculty. some of these initiatives include:

subsidized public transit: 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 at the thunder bay and orillia campuses benefit from a subsidized bus pass, making public transportation more accessible.
bicycle facilities: 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 thunder bay campus has a bike shack, which offers affordable bike rentals at just $5 per week (with a $100 deposit) for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 and members of the community. lakehead also offers secure indoor and outdoor bike storage facilities.
pedestrian pathways: with campuses in thunder bay and orillia, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is well-integrated into its surrounding communities, offering convenient access to city amenities through dedicated pedestrian pathways. these routes connect the university to key areas which promote active transportation. the thunder bay campus features a dedicated network of pathways including a pedestrian underpass to allow pedestrians to safely cross underneath a campus roadway. walking and cycling paths are denoted in the yellow dashed lines below.

similarly, the orillia campus features pedestrian routes which connect the university to the heart of the city, ensuring that 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 are seamlessly connected to local services, recreation, and cultural experiences.

4. electric vehicle charging: in collaboration with the thunder bay cedc and plug-in thunder bay, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has installed 16 electric vehicle charging stations available to 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , staff and visitors.

11.4.3 allow remote working

does your university as a body promote or allow telecommuting or remote working for employees as a matter of policy or standard practice, and/or offer a condensed working week to reduce employee commuting?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 permits employees to telecommute throughout the year at the discretion of their supervisor. telecommuting is supported through the zoom platform and a virtual private network that enables staff, faculty and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to connect to the campus's internal resources such as file shares, printers and internet traffic from outside the network

during the covid-19 pandemic, most lakehead employees had successfully pivoted to work from home. as a result, a formal alternative work arrangement guideline is being piloted by 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . the policy and guidelines support inclusion, work-life balance, sustainability and the environmental footprint, along with staff engagement. with the support of the wellness strategy, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 pledges to enhance existing policies to provide opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

11.4.4 affordable housing for employees

does your university as a body provide affordable housing for employees?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is a living wage employer and pays employees a wage rate to account for the local living costs in thunder bay and simcoe county where our campuses are located.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has a moving/travel allowances policy to support expenses for faculty and staff, to offset the increasing costs related to moving and travel.

in addition, employees have access to rent year-round for short or long-term housing and accommodations on the thunder bay and orillia campuses.

11.4.5 affordable housing for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛

does your university as a body provide affordable housing for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 provides various affordable on-campus housing and off-campus housing listings. on-campus accommodations at lakehead are divided into three living styles: residence halls, apartments and townhouses.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 recognizes the financial challenges 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 face with affordable housing having evaluated affordable housing in the region and also offers off-campus housing and roommate matching services to assist 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with housing costs.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has also recently established a new partnership with spacesshared, an online platform which connects 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in need of safe and affordable housing with older adults and individuals in the community who have a spare room to rent.

there is also financial aid available to domestic and international baccalaureate and graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to assist with affordability and ongoing costs associated with housing.

11.4.6 pedestrian priority on campus

does your university as a body prioritise pedestrian access on campus?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 prioritizes pedestrian access on campus through a series of multi-use paved and unpaved walking and cycling paths accessible by the transcanada great trail that creates a safe and reliable path for the community with year-round access.

on the lakehead thunder bay campus, there is a tunnel system which is fully accessible and makes walking on campus more accessible during the winter months. the campus also features a pedestrian underpass to allow pedestrians to safely cross underneath a campus roadway.

the campus tunnel system is denoted by green dashes. campus walkways and cycle paths are denoted by a yellow dash. the pedestrian underpass is found along the university drive north entrance between lots g8 and g3.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 also offers a safe walk initiative which dispatches a security guard to the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 ' location on campus to escort them anywhere on campus. this service is offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year particularly if walking alone or when visibility is poor.

11.4.7 local authority collaboration regarding planning and development

does your university as a body work with local authorities to address planning issues/development, including ensuring that local residents are able to access affordable housing?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 collaborates with local authorities and community stakeholders on various initiatives including those related to urban planning and development, and affordable housing.

northern cities and communities face unique challenges in accessing suitable and affordable housing, particularly in rural and remote communities in northern ontario. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 researchers are actively participating in research, community engagement, education programs, and advocacy to address housing affordability and housing challenges in the communities we serve.

dr. ravi gokani, assistant professor in the school of social work, in partnership with thunder bay district social services administration board (tbdssab) is conducting research into the migration of homeless people to the area from other regions and suggests that a large number of people migrate to the city of thunder bay for assistance with housing, health care, and social services.

dr. ahmed elshaer and researcher tristen brown are involved in an innovative research project focused on modular home design. the project aims to enhance the quality of housing in northern indigenous communities and address the chronic housing shortages experienced by these communities.

11.4.8 planning development - new build standards

does your university as a body build new buildings to sustainable standards? (if ‘yes’, are you following a national standard or body, e.g. the world green building council, that certifies it? please indicate.)

lakehead's sustainable building policy requires all retrofits and major renovations of existing buildings to be upgraded to the energy efficiency standards required by the internationally-accepted third-party leadership in energy and environmental design (leed) rating system. the orillia campus aims for leed platinum certification, while the thunder bay campus targets leed gold.

11.4.9 building on brownfield sites

does your university as a body build on brownfield sites, where possible (brownfield sites are those where there has been previous, recent building)?

lakehead's sustainable building policy requires all retrofits and major renovations of existing buildings to be upgraded to the energy efficiency standards required by the internationally accepted third-party leadership in energy and environmental design (leed) rating system. the leed guidelines recognize the importance of rehabilitating and redeveloping brownfield sites to prevent urban sprawl and promote sustainable development.

as a way to lower the carbon footprint and environmental impact of demolition, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 leverages existing infrastructure through renovations/retrofits. to date, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has not built on brownfield sites.

many of the buildings on both campuses have been restored and adaptively reused to preserve historical significance, or have had renovations to improve amenities for the community and reduce energy and water usage. buildings on the lakehead campus that have gone through major renovations or retrofits in recent years include: