It is an exciting time to live here. Together, we can make Niagara even better!
Niagara Connects is a Niagara-wide network of people working together to plan, learn, innovate and lead community action toward a stronger future for Niagara. Niagara Connects engages diverse players to collaboratively build evidence-informed action plans for transformative socio-economic change.
Purpose of the Living in Niagara Report
This report maps indicators of the vitality of the community of Niagara. It identifies significant trends providing insights into issues that make a difference in the lives of Niagara residents. It can be used as:
- an effective tool to encourage discussion about key areas of importance to quality of life in Niagara;
- a catalyst for community action; and
- a basis for evidence-informed planning and decision-making that will strengthen our region.
Applied research will guide solution generation, innovation and community action.
Strategic Focus Areas:
- Build community capacity to use Niagara-focused evidence (data, information, knowledge) to inform planning and decision-making
- Facilitate coordinated community action to create the conditions for a more vibrant Niagara
- Strengthen Niagara Connects as a value-add and sustainable enterprise in the Niagara-wide community
Browse Living In Niagara 2017:
Involvement In and Time Spent on Arts, Culture and Heritage Activities in Niagara
Library Use In 27 branch locations across the 12 library systems in Niagara, residents can access a wide variety of [...]
Economic Contribution of Volunteers
Volunteer Canada provides information about the value of volunteers’ time, citing a TD Economics resource, An Economist’s Case for Volunteering: [...]
Niagara-wide Coordination and Planning
Workforce Planning The Niagara Workforce Planning Board (NWPB) is one of 26 similar boards covering four regions in Ontario. These [...]
Health and Wellness – Introduction
Our health is determined by the conditions in which we are born, grow, learn, live, work and age. Strong cross-Sectoral [...]
Environment – Introduction
Niagara’s unique geography and environment contribute to residents’ and visitors’ quality of life and provide an iconic setting for specialized business [...]
Motor Vehicle Collisions and Fatalities
Motor Vehicle Collisions The following table shows the number of motor vehicle collisions that occurred in Niagara in 2014. Collisions [...]
Waste
Costs of Garbage Disposal Total Cost to Dispose of a Tonne of Waste The table below overviews the total cost [...]
Housing and Shelter – Introduction
The availability of affordable, safe and reliable housing and shelter in a community supports the health and well-being of its [...]
Early Years Learning
The Early Childhood Community Development Centre (ECCDC) offers thought leadership, cutting edge training, innovative resources, and coaching services highlighting best [...]
Jobs in Niagara
Average Income Following are two tables showing 2015 tax filer data for the St. Catharines – Niagara Census Metropolitan Area [...]
Work and Employment – Introduction
People doing paid and unpaid work contribute to economic growth and Niagara’s overall living standard. The capacity of individuals and [...]
Transportation Planning in Niagara
The Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan Needs and Opportunities Report (August, 2016) summary states the following: As Niagara Region evolves, [...]