Lianne Moeller

Measuring the Economic Impact of Rogers Stadium's Inaugural Season

We conducted an economic impact assessment of Rogers Stadium’s inaugural season, examining both the construction of the venue and its first year of operations. In addition to economic figures, the study humanized the impacts through a handful of stories from the stadium – case studies that spoke to the social benefits of major event infrastructure.

Date: Jul 14, 2026Area of Expertise: Music, Cultural Spaces and Places Services (tags): Economic Impact Assessments
Assessing the Music Industry in Durham Region

We analyzed Durham Region’s music industry to understand its economic impact, current strengths, and opportunities for growth. The study mapped music assets and estimated the economic impact of music across the region as a benchmark. The work identified priority areas to inform a future music strategy and support Durham’s ambition to become a “Music Region.”

Date: Mar 17, 2025Area of Expertise: Music, Municipal Strategy and Community Impact
City of Mississauga: 2024 Future Directions Library Plan

We worked alongside the Mississauga Library and the City’s Community Services team to develop the 2024 Future Directions Library Plan.

Date: Apr 4, 2024Area of Expertise: Galleries, Libraries, and Museums Services (tags): Strategic Plans
A Music Strategy for the City of Kingston

We worked with the City of Kingston in Ontario to develop its first Music Strategy, creating a coordinated path to grow and strengthen the city’s music ecosystem. Grounded in extensive research and engagement with Kingston’s music community, the strategy identifies opportunities to support local talent, strengthen music spaces, build connections across the sector, and enhance the City’s role in creating the conditions for music to thrive.

Date: Dec 21, 2023Area of Expertise: Music, Municipal Strategy and Community Impact
City of Surrey: Surrey Music Strategy

Nordicity was commissioned by the City of Surrey to lead its first Music Strategy to provide future direction for the City, acknowledging current trends, challenges, opportunities and future priorities.

DigiBC: Creative XR in British Columbia Research Report

The purpose of this research was to determine the size and orientation of commercially
oriented augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) companies (collectively known as
extended reality companies “XR companies”) in BC, while collecting data to support DigiBC in
facilitating the ongoing growth of this sector.

Date: Mar 30, 2023Area of Expertise: Video Games, Screen Industries Services (tags): Research Studies, Industry Profiles
Cultural Plan & Cultural Funding Review

We worked with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to develop a five-year Regional Cultural Plan, helping shape a shared direction for eight cultural sites serving communities across the region. We later returned to review the District’s approach to cultural funding, developing recommendations to better reflect the needs and activities of each site and strengthen the impact of cultural investment across the region.

Date: Sep 23, 2022Area of Expertise: Municipal Strategy and Community Impact