| Rachel Bridgehouse |
From: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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| Thesis topic: Analysis of climate change adaptation planning in HRM |
Supervisor: Patricia Manuel |
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| Bio: I am interested in planning because it values the broad context of the built form. Urban design considering environmental concerns is where I hope to add value in the field of planning. |
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| Kale Bryant |
From: New Dundee, ON |
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| Thesis topic: Wilderness access and recreation corridor connectivity in the Shaw Wilderness Park |
Supervisor: Patricia Manuel |
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| Bio: In general, I chose planning as a profession because of the ability to make a positive impact on communities. Planning affects all of us in our day to day lives, and I want to do what I can to help cities and towns adapt to new challenges. My main interests are environmental and park planning, but I've done extensive work relating to social planning issues and land development. |
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| Paul Cloutier |
From: Vancouver, BC |
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| Thesis topic: Challenges and Issues of Parking in Downtown Halifax |
Supervisor: Ahsan Habib |
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| Bio: I chose Dalhousie for its small class sizes and accredited program. I hope to work for a Nova Scotian municipality after graduation in land use and planning applications. |
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| Christina Drebot |
From: Kingston, Ontario |
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| Thesis topic: How does neighbourhood socioeconomic status relate to greenspace accessibility? |
Supervisor: Mikiko Terashima |
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| Bio: I chose to pursue Planning at Dalhousie University because it is one of the only undergraduate program that is accredited in Canada. Halifax is such a wonderful city to study in and the Community Design program has really enriched my interest in environmental planning and sustainability. |
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| Lina El-Setouhy |
From: Cairo, Egypt |
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| Thesis topic: Hubbards Community Waterfront Association Case Study |
Supervisor: John Zuck |
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| Bio: I chose planning because I was interested in exploring the relations between space, environment, and people. I found that planning is integrated in almost every aspect in life. I am interested in conducting research through GIS analysis. Through the BCD program, I became extremely interested in environemntal conservation, landscape ecology, and designing healthy communities. After graduation, I hope to work in conservation planning or landscape planning in Canada or abroad. |
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| Chloé Espiard |
From: Montreal, QC |
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| Thesis topic: Design solutions to remedy obstructed streetscapes |
Supervisor: Frank Palermo |
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| Bio: I chose to come to Dal because I wanted to experience something a little bit different for my university experience and meet people from all over Canada. Planning is of particular interest interest to me because I love how it incorporates so many different aspects and there is the possibility to actually make an impact on our society. I love design and spaces that look and feel good whether these be exterior plazas or functional indoor spaces and I hope to pursue something in this field in the future. |
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| Mitch Gold |
From: Burlington, ON |
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| Thesis topic: Multi-Criteria Analysis for siting a recreation facility in Kings County, NS |
Supervisor: Eric Rapaport |
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| Bio: I was drawn to the planning program because it involves creative multi-disciplinary solutions to the ever-evolving landscape. As a result, every project will be different and unpredictable, which is very compelling to me. |
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| Ben Hammer |
From: Ottawa, Ontario |
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| Thesis topic: Measuring Access to Public Transportation for Research Exploring Connections Between the Built Environment and Public Health |
Supervisor: Mikiko Terashima |
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| Bio: Public transit, and its ability to bring people together, is what inspired me to pursue planning as a career. I hope to improve transit connections between communities, to help people find connection and opportunity beyond their geographic comfort zone. |
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| Bana Helou |
From: Calgary, AB |
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| Thesis topic: Mandating interpretive planning in Nova Scotia conservation policies |
Supervisor: John Zuck |
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| Bio: I found an unexpected love for forestry in Nova Scotia; I had moved to Halifax for its oceans, but I found myself becoming obsessed with its diverse flora. I would like to focus my career in planning on conserving these incredible forests, though I am also interested in land conservation in general, including special places and historic landmarks. I believe that conservation is a community endeavour, and it is the responsibility of planners to bring together people and place. Through education and community involvement, we can encourage a deeper appreciation for natural and cultural sites from everyone. |
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| Brendan Lamb |
Berwick, NS |
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| A digital historical analysis of Richmond, Halifax |
Eric Rapaport |
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| I have always believed that the only way to make the changes we want to see in our communities is through discusion and engagment. It's for this reason that I became interested in planning. I hope to broaden and grow the way citys, developers, and governmnet communicate and interact with their communities during my planning career. |
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| Christine Lee |
From: Richmond Hill, ON |
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| Thesis topic: Analysing the efficacy of Official Plans through the appeal process in Ontario |
Supervisor: Dave Guyadeen |
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| Bio: I choose planning as a profession to because I am inspired by how communities function and need to contribute to shaping our future. After graduation I wish to continue to develop my visual and oral communication skills to write good policies and design complete communities. |
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| Juniper Littlefield |
From: Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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| Thesis topic: Drug-Related Crime in Dartmouth North |
Supervisor: Ren Thomas |
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| Bio: Before entering the planning program I was interested in sociology, architecture and sustainability. I chose planning because its truly place-based and hollistic approach to urbanism appeals to me. I am interested in planning's ability to create equity, and its many effects on our social environment. I have work experience creating video content on planning issues for PLANifax, and researching housing affordability in HRM with The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. |
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| Rachel Lynn |
From: Toronto, ON |
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| Thesis topic: Measuring sense of place in the built environment as a means of mental health promotion. |
Supervisor: Mikiko Terashima |
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| Bio: I chose to come to Dal because of the Community Design program size, it is more specialized than many other programs and I wanted to live on the east coast. Planning became an interest of mine when I started to see my community at home changing around me. |
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| Taylor MacIntosh |
From: Dartmouth, NS |
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| Thesis topic: A Digital Analysis of the Deindustialization of the Halifax Waterfront |
Supervisor: Eric Rapaport |
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| Bio: I've always loved the city and the interactions that happen in it and so I knew I wanted to go into a field that would allow me to make the city experience better for everyone. I chose Dalhousie because of the accredited undergraduate program and because it was close to home. I am interested in placemaking as well as figuring out ways to influencing creative and inclusive designs in the built environment and cannot wait to put my skills to work in either the private or public sector. |
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| Malinda Parks |
From: Gagetown, NB |
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| Thesis topic: The significance of community slogans in New Brunswick |
Supervisor: Patricia Manuel |
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| Bio: I chose to study at the Dalhousie School of Planning because it offered a respected and accredited program that allows me to learn about how communities function and develop. In summer 2017, I had the opportunity to work for the City of Fredericton during their municipal plan review, which allowed me to explore land-use planning, policy reseach and development, and public engagement in a professional setting. |
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| Kirsten Pichaloff |
From: Abbotsford, BC |
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| Thesis topic: Community-level access to green and recreational space in HRM |
Supervisor: Mikiko Terashima |
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| Bio: I chose Dalhousie because of its accredited bachelor's degree and smaller city setting. My interest in planning as a profession came from my lifelong passion for housing. I got my diploma in Architectural Technology and realised along the way that I wanted a career that focused more on creating places for people, not just buildings. I hope to work in community planning or residential development so I can have a positive impact on the places people live. |
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| Chelseay Rudolph |
From: Halifax, NS |
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| Thesis topic: Multi-Criteria Analysis for siting a recreation facility in Kings County |
Supervisor: Eric Rapaport |
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| Bio: I chose to study planning at Dalhousie because it is an accredited program that is close to home. After graduation, I hope to find work in rural Nova Scotia. |
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| Megan Reddy |
From: San Jose, California |
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| Thesis topic: Preparing for Pot |
Supervisor: Ren Thomas |
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| Bio: My main intersts in planning are how the physical form of a city can influence its social environment, and how planners can ensure equity for residents through zoning. After graduation, I see myself working for a city or municipality, or for a non-profit organization to help educate the public on issues in their community and how they can be invovled in kickstarting positive change. |
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| Emily Statton |
From: Mahone Bay, NS |
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| Thesis topic: An inventory and analysis of community slogans in Nova Scotia |
Supervisor: Patricia Manuel |
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| Bio: I chose to study planning because I was interested in exploring how communities are designed and develop over time. I have a passion for visual representation, and I find that I can express this through planning. After graduation I hope to stay and work for a Nova Scotian municipality. |
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Ryan Tram
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From: Calgary, Alberta |
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| Thesis topic: Affordable rental housing programs in mid to large sized Canadian municipalities |
Supervisor: Ren Thomas
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| Bio: In my opinion, planning is a very broad discipline with huge capacity for career growth and personal fulfilment since it concerns integral aspects of everyday life for everyday people (i.e. housing, transportation, community). Planning initially was just an interesting program on paper but I quickly became enamored with its complexity and interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving. In terms of my professional aspirations, I hope to work in a private sector firm that specialises in urban design either in a large Canadian city or abroad in Asia. |
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| Katie Walker |
From: Burlington, ON |
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| Thesis topic: Analysis of Canadian Climate Change Action Plans |
Supervisor: Dave Guyadeen |
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| Bio: I chose planning because it is a program that can act as a leeway into future career or educational opportunities. Planning has made me see cities in a different perspective. |
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