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The Social Services Department at Durham Region would like to simplify the complexity in searching for affordable rentals, specifically for seniors.

The intent of this project is to develop ideas to replace the fragmented list of unreliable resources Durham’s residents are currently relying on to find affordable housing.

This system promises to be very user-friendly for seniors and the technically challenged. Everyone searching for a rental unit should be able to utilize this tool to uncover...

Durham Region would like to conduct a review of comparable regional arts councils (e.g., York Region, Hamilton Region, Kingston area, Windsor area, etc.) and explore/research other innovative models (such as the City of Brampton’s experience setting up the Brampton Arts Organization) to see what supports and framework makes sense in Durham Region.

Host Department: CAO's Office

Type of Collaboration: Placement student

Anticipated Outcome: A review of comparable regional arts councils and innovative...

Durham Region would like to develop a community-populated database for Durham Region-based artists, creatives, arts organizations, venues, and events. This database will serve as a central hub for information sharing, networking, and promotion within the region.

Host Department: CAO's Office

Type of Collaboration: Upper-year group project

Anticipated Outcome: A database that is a first step for artists, creatives, organizations and municipalities to share information, connect and network, and...

The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Family Services Division delivers counselling and mental health services to community clients in Durham Region. These services have come under increased demand in recent years, and Family Services would like to modernize their service model to reduce wait times for community clients.

The overall goal of this project is to research options for reducing mental health/counselling services wait times, through desktop research and interviews, that have been...