Economic Development Through Enhancement of Trails and Tours within Haliburton County
Author
Haliburton Highlands Trails and Tours Network and various community partners
Date
2005
Location of Document
PD-666
Subject
Goals are to enhance the local economy, healthy lifestyles, the natural environment, a variety of trail and tour experiences including an extensive trail network accessible to all. Intent of the project is to develop trails and tours to attract touists on an all-season basis, as well as new permanent and seasonal residents.
The Creation of a Green Housing Tour of Haliburton County for Places for People, Haliburton
Author
Edwards, Erin; Harada, Graham; Zachariah, Priti
Host Organization
Places for People Haliburton Host contact: Penfold, Joanna
Supervising Faculty
Whillans, Tom Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies
Reference Number
TP-588
Date
2008
Location of Document
U-Links Office and online
Area
Haliburton County
Subject
Green building tour
Abstract
This report focuses on researching the creation of a tour to share information about greener housing options, while also fundraising for a local not-for-profit housing group. It discusses the processes, results and recommendations for the creation of a Green Housing Tour in Haliburton County. The report also includes some example of potential tour stop features that a tour could include or be planned around. These potential features are passive solar design, off grid systems, and composting toilets.