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:
School Enrolment Trends and Presence of International Students
Brock University, located in St. Catharines, is home to just over 18,500 students. The majority of students (over 90 percent) [...]
Levels of Education Attainment
In the 2014-2015 school year, there were 61,142 students enrolled in the 4 publicly-funded school boards in Niagara. The [...]
Income and Earnings in Niagara
Low Income Measure (LIM) Statistics Canada publishes Low-income measure-based thresholds, following the practice of many international organizations. The concept underlying [...]
Transportation Planning in Niagara
The Niagara Region Transportation Master Plan Needs and Opportunities Report (August, 2016) summary states the following: As Niagara Region evolves, [...]
Learning and Education – Introduction
Creating strong education systems and equitable access to lifelong learning opportunities is foundational to Niagara’s growth and prosperity. National Context: [...]
Starting Out as a Youth or New Graduate in Niagara
Focus on Youth Retention U35 (Under 35) is a community partnership focused on developing a strategy to attract and retain [...]
Water
Quality The Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Committee provides the following information in their 2017 Annual Progress Report: There are six [...]
Collision Rates in Niagara Municipalities
The following table shows the number of motor vehicle collisions that occurred in Niagara in 2014. Collisions are divided into [...]
Land
Agriculture Approximately 64% of the land in the Niagara peninsula is agricultural, and about 21% is rural wooded or natural. [...]
Contribution of the Cultural Sector to the Economy
Contribution of Cultural Tourism to the Economy Statistics Canada reports the GDP of each province and industry. The following table [...]
Religious Affiliation
Many people find a place to belong by participating in religious activity. The following table shows the religious affiliation of [...]
Overall Opportunities Suggested for Action
Themes emerging from the Living in Niagara – 2017 report for Niagara-wide action to build a stronger future include: Collaborate [...]