Abstract

ABSTRACT The Canadian retail landscape experienced a defining shift in the 1990s with the emergence of “big box” retailers and the proliferation of power centers nationwide. Within this context, the Ontario Stockyards neighborhood in Toronto, Canada, has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. It has evolved from a predominantly meat-packing industrial hub into a versatile urban environment featuring a mix of retail and residential spaces. This research seeks to elucidate the dynamics of commercial/industrial and residential area changes within this evolving landscape. The study spans a 23-year period, during which the distribution of land use categories undergoes notable fluctuations. This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between retail-driven urban regeneration, commercial/industrial transformations, and residential development. This paper uses the Stockyards neighborhood as a case study, to demonstrate the practical application of Object-Based Change Detection (OBCD) in real-world contexts. Through this case study, the potential and effectiveness of OBCD as a valuable tool for analyzing complex urban development is presented. The findings underscore the significance of integrated urban development strategies that leverage the transformative potential of retail-led initiatives.

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