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Wilfrid Laurier University
Department of Geography and Environmental Studies
GG102 Lab #5
–
Describing
Reindustrialization in Kitchener’s Innovation District
(October 23
–
26
th
)
Please read through the lab instructions thoroughly before starting the lab. Be sure to complete any pre-
lab activities outlined in the “Before” section under “Lab Instructions” and
have all required materials
needed with you.
It is your responsibility to be prepared and ready to be an active learner!
All the documents referred to below are posted in the content browser on MyLearningSpace under
“Labs” in “Lab Assignments”,”
Lab #5
”.
Lab Overview:
North American downtowns have seen extensive post-war urban change, followed by a repositioning of
their downtowns to compete in the new
‘experience’
and
‘information’
economy. Downtown Kitchener
lends itself to an excellent case study to trace the re-urbanization efforts that have and continue to take
place over the past decades by both public and private investors.
Since the year 2000, downtown Kitchener has been following a custom-tailored re-urbanization concept.
The downtown core was divided into four districts that follow slightly different re-urbanization paths and
goals: Civic District, Market District, City Centre District, and Innovation District (formerly the Warehouse
District). With the redevelopment of the latter into a high-tech and innovation hub, Kitchener has
established itself as an innovative economic driver in Canada. The videos and readings assigned as
preparatory material this week reinforce this concept.
After you have reviewed the preparatory materials, your group will organize itself and travel to
downtown Kitchener to conduct a personal walking tour of the Innovation District and inventory the re-
urbanization of land with the aid of a map. You will also collect field notes concerning your observations
of the downtown landscape which you will need for next week’s lab.
One purpose of this exercise is to introduce you to the way in which geographers observe the landscape
and draw conclusions from this observation in the field. This is a vital skill for geographers, but spatial
awareness and ‘reading the landscape’ help in
all aspects of life: should you buy a house in this
neighbourhood, start a business in this area, or let your children attend this school? The answers are
hinging on your ability to properly assess your surroundings and interpret the context correctly. In Lab #1
and #3, you were introduced to how a geographer ‘reads’ the landscape and draws conclusions from
what they see
–
now it is your turn to try it for yourselves!
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PLEASE READ:
There will be NO LAB SESSION during the week of [October 23
–
26th]. Instead, you will complete the lab
on your own time during this week. You can complete the lab anytime during [October 20
–
29th], it does
not have to be at your normally scheduled lab time. However, pay attention to the due date below! It is
recommended you travel with a buddy (or group members). Correspond with your group members as
soon as possible to find a time to meet and complete the fieldwork in downtown Kitchener. Remember to
factor in additional time for travel (~2 hours total to travel & complete fieldwork).
Lab #5 is due on Sunday October 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. for ALL LAB SECTIONS.
*Attendance Mark*
While you will not be attending a lab session this week, it is just as important as any
other session. You are expected to follow the instructions and visit Kitchener in-person to collect this
data. To receive a mark for Lab #5, you will need to take and submit a group or individual photo with a
locale of one of the field sites you visited VISIBLE in the background. This is to verify you completed the
field work and must be submitted to the Lab #5: Describing Reindustrialization Dropbox by Sunday
October 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (along with your Lab #5 assignment). Keep in mind I need to be able to
identify the downtown Kitchener location in your photo. Please continue reading for detailed instructions
on completing Lab #5.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this lab, you will:
1.
Practice observing
and ‘reading’
the landscape;
2.
Gain experience conducting an inventory of the re-urbanization of land with the aid of a map;
3.
Practice taking good field notes; and
4.
Be able to identify different re-urbanization types including new-wave piggy backing, adaptive
reuse, and redevelopment.
Materials Needed:
You will need the following materials to assist you in completing this lab assignment:
•
Kitchener Field Tour Map (available on MyLS)
•
Lab #5 Submission Template (available on MyLS)
•
Tools for recording field notes and photos (e.g., pen & notebook, tablet, smartphone, etc.)
Lab Instructions:
Before
To prepare for Lab #5, please ensure you do the following
before
beginning your lab:
•
Read these complete lab instructions thoroughly
•
Watch the video: Lab Coordinator
’s Prep Video (
17:54)
•
Watch the video:
A city creating creative communities: Rod Reiger at TEDxUW
(16:14)
•
Read the following two articles
(available on MyLS)
o
‘Here’s how Waterloo tech survived BlackBerry’s fall –
and how hit it is now’
o
‘
Government of Canada invest $7.5 million in Kitchener-
Waterloo tech sector’
•
Download and print the Kitchener Field Tour Map to bring with you in the field
(available on MyLS)
•
Download the Lab #5 Submission Template to your computer (
available on MyLS)
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During
LAB #5
–
TO BE SUBMITTED FOR GRADING
Step 1: Start your field tour. Your group will travel to downtown Kitchener to conduct a personal
walking tour of the Innovation District, completing Steps 2 & 3. To prepare for your field tour, consult
the checklist below:
✓
Plan to spend 2 hours total in the field. This includes time for travel and completing the
walking tour.
✓
You must complete this activity in the daytime for visibility and safety purposes. If you try to
undertake this activity at night, you will not be able to properly make observations.
✓
Dress for the weather!
✓
Read this lab in its entirety before starting your field tour so that you know what information
to observe and capture in the field.
✓
Plan your route ahead of time by reviewing the
“
Kitchener Field Tour Map
”
(available on
MyLS) with the locations you will be visiting. You can always verify locations using Google
Earth if needed. Bring the map with you as well.
✓
Transportation is your responsibility. You can take public transportation (bus or LRT) for
FREE
with your OneCard
. Refer to the GRT website for maps and times:
https://www.grt.ca/en/schedules-maps/schedules.aspx
.
✓
Bring materials to record your field notes (i.e., pen/paper, tablet, smartphone, etc.)
✓
Be safe and have fun!
Note: You are NOT being asked to enter buildings at the six (6) locations. All of the observations
needed to produce an exceptional lab assignment can (and should) be made from the sidewalk.
Step 2: Collect your field notes. While the primary goal of your field tour is to inventory the re-
urbanization of land (see Step 3), you should also be recording general field notes from start to finish.
In your field notes, collect your impressions of the downtown and any general observations made by
the group. This could pertain to the streetscape (i.e., sidewalks, trees, benches, lights, signs, garbage
bins, etc.), interesting cultural artifacts, activities that may be going on, other buildings not associated
with Step 3, business activities, transportation infrastructure, construction projects, number of people
or general observations.
When recording your field notes, be as descriptive as possible and take pictures. While you will not be
submitting these field notes, you will need this information for Lab #6.
Step 3: Answer the following questions. Using the
“
Kitchener Field Tour Map
”
as a guide, visit the six
(6) locations marked on the map in person. Although you can go into the field with your group
members, you are submitting an individual assignment for Lab #5. Avoid plagiarism by taking your own
notes. Remember, you will type
your responses into the “Lab #5 Submission Template” and submit it
to the Dropbox. If you use external sources in this assignment you are expected to cite this material
using APA referencing style with in-text citations and a reference list at the end.
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1.
As you tour around, complete the table in the
“Lab #5 Submission Template”.
You will need to
look at the locations from different angles to determine where it is, its current function, the re-
urbanization type, and describe what you observed that supports the re-urbanization type you
chose. I have included an example in the first row of the table to help guide you. See the
information below to help you inventory the landscape (
12 marks, 0.5 marks per box)
2.
Based on the table you created for question #1, identify and explain which type of re-urbanization
activity (A, B, or C) appears to be the most prevalent in downtown Kitchener and comment on why
you think this one activity is the most frequent type. Make reference to the data in your table and
any other background information you acquired to support your choice.
(3 marks: 0.5 for the
correct type and 2.5 for explaining why
)
HINTS FOR INVENTORY OF THE LANDSCAPE
For re-urbanization type, you have three options to choose from: New-Wave Piggy Backing, Adaptive
Reuse, or Redevelopment. More information on each type is provided below to help guide you.
A)
NEW-WAVE Piggy-Backing: a really big and recent expansion to an existing building that serves to
significantly increase the useable space on a site (HINT: Is the building an obvious mix of old and
very new, and of sizeable proportions?). It would NOT simply be a small new entry way attached
to an old building or a new glass atrium section carved into the middle of an existing building for
added light/design/aesthetics. Instead, look closely for large areas of expansion on the top of an
old building where the brick colour may change slightly because a floor was added in the last 10-
15 years; or maybe you can spot an addition attached to the side of an old building that looks like
it was added very recently. Note that older additions and/or expansions made many years ago
(look at the age of the building materials) would not be considered NEW-WAVE piggy-backing.
B)
Adaptive Reuse: a change in the use of a structure/building, typically from commercial/industrial
to residential, that can result in greater density (HINT: Process of adapting old buildings for new
purposes other than those initially intended).
C)
Redevelopment: the wholesale change or conversion of an area, often involving some form of
land assembly and/or building demolition (HINT: Does the building look modern and new?)
After identifying the building name, its current function and choosing a re-urbanization type(s) by
listing the appropriate letter(s), add only 4 different points (use concise bullets) under the
“observations”
column that validate your choice of re-urbanization type. This means simply
‘
saying
what you
see.’
Two of the six locales do exhibit two of the re-urbanization types (e.g., two types of re-
urbanization occur together on one site) and you are required to identify BOTH types that apply to
that location. NOTE: For locale 5, I have already provided you with the building name, so
that’s
a
freebie.
HINTS: Ways to tell which reurbanization type it is when you are
‘in
the
field’.
•
Read the descriptions of each category carefully
•
The age of the building (Is it old or new looking? Older buildings often have the age inscribed
on the corner stone or above the main entry)
•
The façade type (exterior material on building)
•
Size of the building (large or small)
•
The number of windows (old factories had many windows to allow natural light in)
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•
Historic Landmark Preservation (plaques with dates on historic buildings or original names
may still appear at entrances or sides of buildings to preserve heritage)
•
Look at building add-ons! You can tell the difference between a new façade (exterior) and an
old one
–
look carefully to find the re-urbanization type of re-development (HINT: Does the
brick or windows change on any of the buildings from older to newer at the top?)
After
•
We will be referring back to the table you created, and your field notes next week in Lab #6.
Please be sure to save your work!
Submitting Your Assignment:
Lab #5 is DUE Sunday October 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. for ALL LAB SECTIONS.
You must submit your assignment as a
PDF
document to the M
y
LS Dropbox titled “
Lab #5: Describing
Reindustrialization
” by the
deadline
. You can
submit more than one file to the Dropbox. If you submit
multiple versions of a document, the last version of the document submitted will be graded pending it is
handed in by the deadline.
Remember to add your group or individual photo from your field trip to the Dropbox! If you took a group
photo, it is OK that all members of the group have the same photo to submit.
Late Assignments:
Late submissions will not be accepted and result in a mark of zero.
Assessment and Evaluation:
In total, this lab is worth 4.8% of your final grade in this course. You will receive a mark out of 15, see the
rubric below. You will receive an individual mark for this submission.
Next Week:
In Lab #6, we will continue to explore reindustrialization, transitioning from describing the landscape in
downtown Kitchener’s Innovation District
to explaining it.
Instructions for Lab #6 will be posted to MLS by end of day on Thursday October 26, 2023.
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GG102 DESCRIBING REINDUSTRIALIZATION GRADING RUBRIC
Criteria
Fails to Meet
Expectations
Needs
Improvement
Meets
Expectations
Exceeds
Expectations
/3 Marks
/6 Marks
/9 Marks
/12 Marks
1. Land Inventory
Table
Had difficulty in
completing set of
field notes; entries
are of poor quality
and not detailed;
multiple spaces
were left blank
Produced a fair
set of field notes;
entries were of
fair quality and
not very detailed;
some spaces
were left blank
Produced a
comprehensive set of
field notes; entries
were of good quality
and fairly detailed;
few spaces were left
blank
Produced an
exceptional &
comprehensive set of
field notes; entries
were of excellent
quality and
extremely detailed;
no spaces were left
blank or were
incorrect
/0.75 Marks
/1.5 Marks
/2.25 Marks
/3 Marks
2. Re-urbanization
Type
Had difficulty with
both identifying
and explaining
which re-
urbanization
activity was the
most frequent and
why; poor quality
and not detailed
Struggled to
identify and
explain which re-
urbanization
activity was the
most frequent
and why; fair
quality and
somewhat
detailed
Identified and
explained which re-
urbanization activity
was the most
frequent and why;
good quality and
detailed, referencing
appropriate lab
material
Identified and
explained which re-
urbanization activity
was the most
frequent and why;
excellent quality and
very detailed,
referencing
appropriate lab
material
Total: /15 marks
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