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Dave Guyadeen is an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in Rural Planning and Development. He holds a PhD in Planning from the University of Waterloo and an MPA from the University of Western Ontario. As a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) in Ontario, his expertise bridges academic research and practical policy implementation, particularly in municipal planning, climate adaptation, and transportation policy evaluation.
Education:
- PhD (Planning), University of Waterloo
- MPA, University of Western Ontario
Research Interests: Dave’s work focuses on evaluating the quality and outcomes of municipal plans, including official plans, climate change strategies, and transportation policies. He examines how municipalities design monitoring frameworks to assess planning initiatives, with a particular emphasis on rural regions and mid-sized cities. His research also explores professional planning qualifications and labor market demands.
Funded Projects:
- Evaluation of transportation policies in Canada’s largest municipalities (SSHRC-funded)
- Rural municipal climate adaptation planning in Ontario (SSHRC Insight Grant)
- Climate adaptation frameworks for mid-sized cities (SSHRC Explore Grant)
- Rural non-farm development impacts (OMAFRA-University of Guelph partnership)
Teaching and Mentorship: Dave emphasizes linking planning theory to practice in his teaching. He actively involves graduate students in research roles, including data analysis (e.g., NVivo, SPSS) and knowledge mobilization through publications and reports. His preferred research areas for student collaboration include evaluation methodologies, climate change planning, and municipal policy.
Affiliations: Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI).
