McMaster University Projects
Browse all CityLAB projects completed in partnership with students and faculty at McMaster University below.
What can the City do to encourage use of Copps Pier Park (could be for events, temporary art, storytelling, etc) that will help connect residents to the place and use it more frequently? What resources could be developed? How will staff evaluate success?
How can the City of Hamilton provide dynamic procedural information to citizens wishing to speak to Council, and onboarding information for those citizens appointed to the City’s agencies, boards and sub-committees?
What barriers are parents/caregivers of young children with special needs (i.e. diagnosis/undiagnosed) experiencing in the City of Hamilton that prevents them from enrolling their children in early years education?
Winter 2024
Research and recommendations to expand the Team UP to Clean Up community clean up program, with a particular eye to attracting more volunteers an using the program to support equity in the delivery of city services.
Exploring what barriers impact accessible transit pick up and drop off, and how can they be addressed through planning and design?
What barriers do women in Hamilton face to cycling, and what can be done to increase the rates?
How can the Macassa Lodge Adult Day program ensure it is optimally meeting the needs of the communities it serves?
Develop and present recommendations for an optimized organizational structure
How can we make it easier for older adults to find information on various housing options and supports as they age?
How do residents of the City of Hamilton want to be communicated with about Water, Wastewater and Stormwater?
What entry gaps are children experiencing in early years education and what are strategies for seamless entry?
Identifying opportunities to increase participation in Recruitment
Design & build an interactive, easy to update digital solution that lists appropriate perinatal mental health services.
How can we reach Hamilton youth in impactful way to motivate them to use Hamilton transit?
What socio-demographic and self-identified factors impact the sense of belonging among immigrants to Hamilton?
Fall 2023
Pole Mounted WI-FI With Cellular Backhaul for Public Spaces
Identifying opportunities to increase participation in Recruitment
How can the Macassa Lodge Adult Day program ensure it is optimally meeting the needs of the communities it serves?
What barriers do women in Hamilton face to cycling, and what can be done to increase the rates?
How do we get secondary school students to engage in active and sustainable modes of travel?
How to communicate with residents of the City of Hamilton about lead in drinking water?
Winter 2023
What is the current equity, diversity, and inclusion situation in the Hamilton Fire Department? How diversely representative is the current workforce?
Fall 2022
How do various organizations, institutions, and collaborative tables in Hamilton intersect with the priority areas of Hamilton’s Community Safety and Well-Being Plan?
How can the City of Hamilton keep municipal data secure?
What is next for fleet greening beyond the current 2024 Green Fleet strategy?
Winter 2022
Do we need parking on campus? How can we get people to rely more on sustainable modes of transport?
How can we engage a more diverse and representative sample of the community in the creation of the historical context statements while being mindful of the restrictions and barriers with COVID-19 and beyond?
What are some metrics of performance related to the supply and operation of municipal parking in Hamilton?
How can we develop a sustainable safety and security model for CityHousing Hamilton that is based on a social work/security combination?
What is the current equity, diversity, and inclusion situation in the Hamilton Fire Department? How diversely representative is the current workforce?
How can Hamilton create a BIPOC entrepreneurship program that meets and reflects the experiences and needs of the community?
How can we measure the impact of CityLAB projects and community engagement courses on students and faculty?
How can students be supported in effectively pursuing projects inspired by their first CityLAB Hamilton semester or course?
Fall 2021
How can Hamilton create a BIPOC (black, indigenous, and other people of colour) entrepreneurship program that meets and reflects the experiences and needs of the community?
What are the current inclusion practices and equity policies at the HFD, and what are the potential and existing barriers in employment opportunities for the community?
How can we engage a more diverse and representative sample of the community in the creation of the historical context statements while being mindful of the restrictions and barriers with COVID-19 and beyond?
Fall 2020
Winter 2020
How can we further engage employees in office greening strategies to improve the sustainability and success of greening initiatives?
How can we help improve health outcomes of vulnerable populations with active transportation tools that already exist?
How can we encourage and support young adults to replace some of their sitting time with physical activity --- standing and moving --- to help reduce health risks linked with too much sitting?
Plan within the waste management division to identify what actions will create the greatest greenhouse gas reductions and associated financial commitment required.
Develop program & cost effective options that fit the role of short-stay displays and information booth in a public space.
Design an initial Sustainable Neighborhood Action Plan
Design a workplace and provide a business case to lower the City's carbon footprint.
How can the library better support the Hamilton community through educational initiatives that promote food literacy?
What are the best methods for sharing resources and making connections across social service providers to ensure people get the supports they need
What new digital tools can Hamilton Fire Department add to their toolbox to help them identify and fight fires?
Fall 2019
Propose a method of communication to raise awareness about community paramedicine in Hamilton.
Researching the changing community needs and the barriers in accessing support resources in Hamilton.
Recommendations to improve waste diversion rates in Hamilton