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OverviewThe only urban geography textbook focused on Canadian cities-updated with insights into the most current issues in the field Winner of the 2021 CIP Award for Planning Exellence MeritCanadian Cities in Transition is an unparalleled examination of the critical issues and major transformations taking place in urban Canada. Examining all facets of Canadian cities - including historical evolution, economic dynamics, environmental impacts, urban lifestyles, and cultural makeup - this well-balanced resource is crafted to help the next generation address the urban problems they have inherited. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Markus Moos (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Waterloo) , Tara Vinodrai (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Waterloo) , Ryan Walker (Professor, Professor, University of Saskatchewan)Publisher: Oxford University Press, Canada Imprint: Oxford University Press, Canada Edition: 6th Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 19.30cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.30cm Weight: 0.732kg ISBN: 9780199032693ISBN 10: 0199032696 Pages: 472 Publication Date: 04 June 2020 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsNote: Every chapter includes: - Introduction - Key terms - Conclusion - 2-4 review questions - Notes - References Publisher's Preface Preface: A Guide to the Text Contributors Tribute to Trudi Bunting Part I: City Building Blocks 1. Fundamentals of Cities Pierre Filion (University of Waterloo) 2. Urban Transitions: Historical, Present and Future Perspectives on Canadian Urban Development Pierre Filion 3. Governing Canadian Cities Zack Taylor (Western University) and Neil Bradford (Huron University College, Western University) 4. Indigenous Peoples, Indigenous Cities R. Ben Fawcett and Ryan Walker (both at the University of Saskatchewan) 5. Digital Cities: Contemporary Issues in Urban Policy and Planning NEW Shauna Brail (University of Toronto) and Betsy Donald (Queen's University) Part II: Demography, Identity, and Home 6. Age and Generational Change in the City Markus Moos (University of Waterloo) 7. Urban Change through the Lens of Demography, Life Course, and Lifestyles Ivan Townshend (University of Lethbridge) and Ryan Walker (University of Saskatchewan) 8. International Migration and Immigration: Remaking the Multicultural Canadian City Audrey Kobayashi (Queen's University) and Valerie Preston (York University) 9. Gender, Sexuality, and the City Damaris Rose (Institut national de la recherché scientifique) 10. Urban Divisions: Inequality, Neighbourhood Poverty and Homelessness Alan Walks (University of Toronto) 11. Housing: Dreams and Nightmares Richard Harris (McMaster University) Part III: Urban Form, Structure, and Design 12. The Market, Planning, and Emerging Urban Forms Jill L. Grant (Dalhousie University) and Pierre Filion (University of Waterloo) 13. Public Space in the City Centre: Design, Activity, and Measurement Ryan Walker and Jill Blakley (both at University of Saskatchewan) 14. Integrated Transport and Land-Use Planning: Connecting Individuals to Opportunities Ahmed El-Geneidy (McGill University) and Emily Grisé (University of Alberta) 15. Re-Imaging, Re-Elevating, and Re-Placing the Urban: Gentrification and the Transformation of Canadian Inner Cities Alison Bain and Bryan Mark (both at York University) 16. Cities on the Edge: Suburban Constellations in Canada Jean-Paul D. Addie (Georgia State University), Robert S. Fiedler, and Roger Keil (both at York University) Part IV: Economies of Cities 17. The New Economy of Canadian Cities? Employment, Creativity, and Industrial Change Tara Vinodrai (University of Toronto) 18. Innovation and Canadian Cities: Exploring Different Viewpoints NEW Richard Shearmur (McGill University) 19. The Economic Value of Urban Land Andrejas Skaburskis (Queen's University) and Markus Moos (University of Waterloo) 20. Slow Growth and Decline in Canadian Cities Heather M. Hall (University of Waterloo) and Betsy Donald (Queen's University) Part V: The Environmental Imperative 21. Getting Serious about Urban Sustainability: Eco-Footprints and the Vulnerability of Twenty-First-Century Cities William E. Rees (University of British Columbia) 22. The Ups and Downs of a Sustainable and Climate Resilient Development Path in Canadian Cities NEW Meg Holden (Simon Fraser University) and Robin Chang (Technical University of Dortmund) 23. Food Systems and the City Alison Blay-Palmer (Wilfrid Laurier University) and Karen Landman (University of Guelph) 24. Climate Change Threats and Urban Design Responses Maged Senbel, Simon Liem (both at University of British Columbia), and Alexandra Lesnikowski (McGill University) Glossary IndexReviewsThe text provides a comprehensive look at the dynamic and multi-faceted components that are continuously shaping Canadian cities. The chapters are topical and address the key issues and challenges facing urbanization in Canada and around world. --Mike Smith-Cairns, Langara College This book provides a powerful tool for introducing students to urban issues and trends through a distinctively Canadian lens. It is remarkably comprehensive, providing both depth and breadth of insights into the complexity of Canadian cities. --Damian Collins, University of Alberta Canadian Cities in Transition is a foundational text for the next generation of urban scholars. It is relevant, comprehensive, and engaging. Chapter by chapter, experts guide the reader through the conditions and challenges facing Canada's dynamic urban landscapes, from small towns on the urban periphery to the largest cities. --Vanessa Mathews, University of Regina Author InformationMarkus Moos is an associate professor in the School of Planning in the Faculty of the Environment at the University of Waterloo. Tara Vinodrai is an associate professor in the Department of Geography and and the Institute for Management and Innovation at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Ryan Walker is a professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Saskatchewan. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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