Equity in Housing, Recreation, Transportation, and Arts and Culture

Municipal staff and Members of Council can play an important role in contributing to more equitable communities. These discussion papers support these efforts by exploring the role of municipalities in promoting equity in different service areas including housing, recreation, transportation, and arts and culture. The papers highlight some of the systemic barriers experienced by individuals in Guelph, especially those in at-risk groups. These systemic barriers are deeply embedded in our society and are influenced by policies implemented at all levels of government. The papers focus at the municipal level; however, and explore a range of municipal programs, funding, incentives, bylaws, policies, and practices. The goal of the papers are to prompt further discussion and reflection about how an “equity lens” could be applied by the City of Guelph in a range of service areas.

Read the reports here: Equity in Housing, Recreation, Transportation, and Arts and Culture