Browsing by Author "Distasio, Jino"

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    • Housing Distress in Winnipeg: Implications for Policy Programs and Services 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael (2008-01-01)
      This is the Final Report of the research project “Structural Causes of Housing Distress in Winnipeg: Implications for Policy Programs and Services” undertaken by the Institute of Urban Studies on behalf of the National ...

    • Housing in the East Interlake: A Regional Perspective 

      Besner, Barbara; Wiseman, Kaeley; Powell, Daniel; Distasio, Jino (2009-01-01)
      In the fall of 2008, the Institute of Urban Studies was approached by Community Futures East Interlake to complete a report concerning housing issues in the East Interlake region. The purpose of the report was to examine ...

    • Literature Review of Socio-Economic Trends Affecting Consumers and Housing Markets 

      Bruce, David; Carter, Tom; Burns, Ausra; Distasio, Jino; Golby, Jillian (2014-10-21)
      The purpose of the report is to review and consolidate existing research regarding the impact of socio-economic trends on consumers and housing markets, discuss current thinking, identify research gaps, and prioritze ...

    • Living in the Red: Exploring Winnipeg's Debt-scape 

      Werner, Adrian; Distasio, Jino; McCullough, Scott (Institute of Urban Studies, 2015-04-02)
      Canadian households are now deeper in debt than at any time since Statistics Canada began collecting debtor data in 1961. Debt, payment delinquency, and bankruptcy are increasingly a part of the lives of the young, the ...

    • Localized Approaches to Ending Homelessness: Indigenizing Housing First. 

      Distasio, Jino; Zell, Sarah; McCullough, Scott; Edel, Betty (Institute of Urban Studies, 2019-08)

    • Neighbourhoods Alive!: Community Outcomes Final Report 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; Johnson, Molly; Sargent, Kurt (2005-11-01)
      The following evaluation of the Neighbourhoods Alive! strategy was undertaken in 2005. Neighbourhood outcomes—or present conditions in Neighbourhoods Alive! neighbourhoods as expressed in both quantitative and qualitative ...

    • Out of the Long Dark Hallway: Voices From Winnipeg’s Rooming Houses 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; Maunder, Mike
      The purpose of this study is to critically examine rooming houses from a community-based “people and place” perspective. This approach includes surveys, in-depth interviews and a workshop. The instruments used in the study ...

    • Peguis First Nations TLE Selection. Acquisition and Development Background Report and Strategic Framework 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; McCullough, Scott (2011-12-20)
      This report sets out a framework on which Peguis First Nation can build their land acquisition strategy. The purpose of the framework will be to provide the conceptual and analytical tools the TLE Advisory Committee needs ...

    • Portage la Prairie Social Planning Initiative: Phase One Report 

      Distasio, Jino; Besner, Barb; Dudley, Michael; Kliewar, Karin; Ladd, Art; Mulligan, Susan; Powell, Dan; Wiseman, Kaeley; Warkentin, Joshua (Institute of Urban Studies, 2009-08-01)
      The Institute of Urban Studies (IUS), in partnership with the Portage Community Network (PCN), undertook a public engagement process to produce a social planning framework for the city of Portage la Prairie. This report ...

    • Proceedings: Preventing Evictions and Managing Successful Tenancies 

      McCullough, Scott; Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael (Institute of Urban Studies, 2012-05-17)
      On Nov.10 2011, the Institute of Urban Studies conducted a workshop on Managing for Successful Tenancies. The goal of this workshop was to develop an eviction prevention strategy for the Mental Health Commission of Canada's ...

    • Provincial and Territorial Interests in Land Use Planning and Development 

      Carter, Tom; Distasio, Jino; Bruce, D.; Wame, C. (2002-11-01)
      Land use planning in Canada is in the process of undergoing a radical shift as legislation, much of which dates from the 1980s or even the 1970s, is less and less able to cope with the increasing complexity of land use ...

    • Rooming House: Tenant-Landlord and Community Cooperation, Spence Neighbourhood 

      Distasio, Jino; Mulligan, Susan (Institute of Urban Studies, 2005-03-01)
      This project examined the potential for adapting the existing West Broadway TLC principles and practices to the rooming house stock in the Spence neighbourhood.

    • Steinbach Public Transportation Study 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; Christopher, Gary (2006-01-01)
      This document constitutes the final report for the Steinbach Transportation Project Steering Committee (STPSC). This report includes a demographic profile of Steinbach; a literature review dealing with many of the relevant ...

    • Student Housing Overview: Assessing Issues and Potential Options 

      Carter, Tom; Christopher, Gary; Church, Michelle; Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; Grant, Dianne; Mulligan, Susan; Northcott, David; Sargent, Kurt; Sylvestre, Gina (2005-09-01)
      This report sets out for the administration of the University of Winnipeg some of the contexts, considerations and principles necessary when undertaking any future housing-oriented development. The report provides ...

    • Sustainable Churchill Discussion Paper 

      Distasio, Jino; Dudley, Michael; Mulligan, Susan; Town of Churchill Local Steering Committee (2009-08-24)
      This Discussion Paper introduces the Sustainable Churchill initiative between the Town of Churchill and the University of Winnipeg. It provides an overview of major concepts, including what is meant by community sustainability, ...

    • Sustaining a Living, Inclusive and Creative City 

      Distasio, Jino (2010-01-01)
      This project linked the Institute of Urban Studies with the broader community in Winnipeg and Saskatoon for the purpose of participating in the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, the theme of which is "Better City, Better Life." ...

    • The Urban Aboriginal Strategy: Community Consultations 

      Distasio, Jino; Mulligan, Susan (2008-04-28)
      The Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS) has three broad national priorities that touch on life skills; promoting jobs, training, and entrepreneurship; and providing support for women, children and families. This report ...

    • Winnipeg Downtown Profile 

      McCullough, Scott; Distasio, Jino; Shirtliffe, Ryan; Muller, Brad; CentreVenture (Institute of Urban Studies, 2017-07)
      The Winnipeg Downtown Profile carries out an analysis of demographic and housing market factors that may influence the need for incentives in the downtown Winnipeg housing market. This report informs CentreVenture’s ...

    • Winnipeg Inner-City Research Alliance - Summer Institute, Course Outline: "What Makes a Good Urban Neighbourhood" 

      Distasio, Jino
      This is the outline for a course given as part of the 2005 WIRA Summer Institute. Course content is organized around a number of broad thematic areas related to neighbourhood studies. Themes include: defining the inner ...

    • Winnipeg's Vanishing Rooming Houses: Change in the West Broadway and Spence Neighbourhoods 

      Kaufman, Andrew; Distasio, Jino (Institute of Urban Studies, 2014-06-24)