Generating knowledge that drives community action

The Niagara Research and Planning Council is lead by community volunteers. Its role is to champion synergistic, collaborative planning in the region, leveraging existing community assets for a stronger future for Niagara. Fostering a culture of Niagara-focused research and evidence-informed planning is also central to the Council’s role.

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Living In Niagara Report

Momentum is building toward the November, 2011 release of the second Living in Niagara Report! Our research team is focused on twelve key quality of life indicator areas. Read more…
Living in Niagara Report

Niagara Knowledge Exchange

Working together to form the framework for a digital knowledge-sharing platform that will enhance evidence-informed, Niagara-focused community planning. Read more…
Niagara Knowledge Exchange

Who We Are

The Niagara Research and Planning Council assists in the development of collaborative, synergistic community planning activities specific to Niagara. Read more…
Who We Are

Citizens of Niagara Invited to ‘Have Their Say’ in Online Poll

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NEWS RELEASE For immediate release – March 22, 2012 Niagara, Ontario. The Niagara Research and Planning Council (NRAPC) is calling all citizens of Niagara to vote in an online quality of life poll, based on the twelve sectors of the Living in Niagara 2011 report. The report provides a snapshot of quality of life in [...]

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Community of Niagara launches Living in Niagara – 2011 report

The Niagara Research and Planning Council (NRAPC) launched the Living in Niagara – 2011 report today at the Welland Community Wellness Complex. The report is both a current snapshot of quality of life in Niagara, and a call to action to invest in Niagara’s assets and address gaps requiring attention. “This report was created through [...]

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Living In Niagara 2011 – Launch, November 25, 2011

SAVE THE DATE Friday, November 25th, 8:30 am to 11:00 am The Niagara Research and Planning Council presents: The Launch of the Living in Niagara Report 2011 “Critical factors for reflecting on quality of life in the community of Niagara” Location: Welland Community Wellness Complex 145 Lincoln Street East, Welland, Ontario 8:30 a.m. – Registration [...]

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Niagara Research and Planning Council Leads Evaluation of the Niagara Age Friendly Community Initiative

The Niagara Age Friendly Community Initiative (NAFCI) is lead by community partners including the Rose City Seniors Foundation, Niagara Region, City of Welland, the Welland Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, and the Niagara Research and Planning Council. With funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the 3-year NAFCI project was piloted in Welland.  Next the project will [...]

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News Release April 27 – Niagara Research and Planning Council Calls for Applications for Members

The Niagara Research and Planning Council (NRAPC) is seeking applications for mid-term replacement of Council members. The application deadline has been extended to May 31, 2011. NRAPC news release April 27 2011 – Call for Applications for Membership

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News Release -November 17, 2010

Niagara Research & Planning Council news release Nov 17 2010  Niagara Research and Planning Council Gathers Community to Explore Creation of Digital Knowledge-Sharing Network

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Forum addresses digital network

Niagara Knowledge Exchange article Niagara This Week Nov 25, 201

Collaboration is the key to future innovation and technological success. At least, that was the message coming out of a forum hosted by the Niagara Research and Planning Council (NRAPC). The forum, held at the MacBain Community Centre in Niagara Falls, was focused around creating a Niagara-wide digital knowledge network and how that could enhance [...]

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