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The City of Kingston had the privilege of working with two of these teams, gaining insightful proposals in the areas of strategic planning and service delivery.
The first group built off a successful PhD-CI project from 2022-2023 by developing a process to localize the UN Sustainable Development Goals within Kingston. Specifically, team members explored the implementation of a community-wide “17 Rooms” exercises, which allows individuals from different backgrounds to come together to spur collaborate efforts in identifying practical priorities and actions that could be taken to move forward with relevant, sustainable and localized goals.
The second project contributed to the City’s ongoing work with local food providers by developing a Community Food System Report Card. Group members conducted research on Kingston’s food ecosystem, evaluated policies and processes, reviewed challenges and opportunities, and ultimately, provided a greater understanding of key issues to inform a community food strategy and monitor progress towards food sovereignty.
“We are deeply appreciative of the time and dedication that these students have put in to helping our community,” says Mayor Bryan Paterson. “This program not only gives participants the chance to apply their skills in broader contexts, but it also brings new perspectives to how we, and other community partners, approach our work.”
“The opportunity to participate in the PhD-CI program has been invaluable for the City of Kingston. We’re looking forward to using the knowledge shared to further confront the evolving needs of our community,” adds Paterson.
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