Urban and Rural Development in Canada: Report of Conference Held at Winnipeg, May 28-30, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Canada Commission Of Conservation

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656150580 ISBN 13: 9780656150588

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Urban and Rural Development in Canada: Report of Conference (Winnipeg, 1917) offers a window into early 20th century civic planning.

This archival report chronicles a nationwide discussion on improving housing, living conditions, and municipal governance through town planning and coordinated civic action. It captures speeches, introductions, and the spirit of collaboration that shaped Canadian urban and rural policy.

The book presents the conference as a turning point for civic improvement in Canada, detailing how local groups, city administrators, and national organizations joined to lay a foundation for healthier, more livable communities. It highlights the call for democratic, participatory town planning and the belief that strong public spirit can drive practical reforms.

• Learn the aims and outlooks that guided early town planning and civic improvement in Canada
• See how leaders connected housing, public health, and municipal governance to national progress
• Read excerpts from keynote speeches and letters that outline the vision for urban and rural development
• Understand the role of volunteer organizations and local collaboration in shaping policy

Ideal for readers of Canadian history, urban planning, and public policy, this edition provides context for early civic reform efforts and their lasting influence on city development.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656150580
• ISBN 13: 9780656150588
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 106