Course:GEOG350/Template

Total length: Approximately 3,200-3,500 words plus visualizations, references, and process reflection

Introduction & Context (~300 words)

• Introduce your topic and its significance to Vancouver
• Situate it within broader urban geography themes from the course
• Preview the wicked problem characteristics that make this challenge complex

Stakeholder Landscape (~400 words) [Empathize]

• Map the key stakeholders affected by this issue
• Describe how different groups experience the challenge
• Identify whose voices are typically centered and whose are marginalized
• Include a stakeholder map visualization

Problem Framing (~500 words) [Define]

• Present your primary problem statement
• Acknowledge alternative framings and competing definitions
• Explain which wicked problem characteristics are most relevant
• Articulate 2-3 "How Might We" questions that guide your analysis

Vancouver Case Study (~800 words) [Prototype]

• Focus on a specific neighbourhood, project, or development
• Incorporate local data and spatial analysis
• Analyze political, economic, and social forces at work
• Include maps, charts, or visualizations of local data

Comparative Perspective (~400 words)

• Connect Vancouver's experience to other Canadian or global cities
• What can Vancouver learn from elsewhere?
• What makes Vancouver's situation distinctive?

Ideas for Urban Action (~500 words) [Ideate]

• Present 2-3 evidence-based approaches or interventions
• Acknowledge trade-offs and potential unintended consequences
• Discuss which stakeholders might support or oppose each approach
• Avoid presenting a single "solution"—emphasize that wicked problems require ongoing engagement

Conclusion & Reflection (~300 words)

• Summarize key insights
• Reflect on what you learned through the Design Thinking process
• Identify questions that remain open for future inquiry

References & Data Sources

• Properly cited academic sources and local data sources

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