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The evolving role of public libraries
WCS Engagement + Planning has been assisting various public libraries with strategic planning. At the core of the strategic planning process is developing a shared …
Where is your climate action plan at? Have you engaged community leaders?
As of October 2021, 433 BC municipalities (517 in Canada) have declared a climate emergency, others have declared their commitment to the 1.5oC target for …
Affordable Housing Policy – One Size Doesn’t Fit All (part two)
by Dan Wilson, Whistler Centre for Sustainability Creating more affordable housing in British Columbia continues to be a hot topic these days, and many communities and individuals …
Affordable housing policy – one size doesn’t fit all
by Dan Wilson, Whistler Centre for Sustainability Creating more affordable housing in British Columbia is a hot topic these days, and many communities and individuals in …
Regional food task force identifies actions for immediate implementation
In the fall of last year, the Centre convened a regional Food Task Force with the goal of gathering expertise and ideas for collaborative action …
Building Sustainable Communities: Innovation Through Collaboration
The 7th Annual Building Sustainable Communities: Innovation Through Collaboration conference is on November 21-24, 2017 at the Delta Grand in Kelowna, BC. Hosted by the …
Upcoming Workshops: Building Knowledge and Capacity for Affordable Housing in BC Small Communities
Is your community facing an affordable housing crunch? Do you have some good policies in place but aren’t sure how to move forward? Affordable housing …
Building Capacity in BC’s Small Communities for Affordable Housing
Affordable housing remains a challenge for communities large and small throughout BC. While almost all communities in BC have policies in their Official Community Plans …
Social Venture Challenge Success Story – Ski Heaven Diverts Over One Metric Tonne of Waste from the Landfill
Any skier who has thrown out an old pair of skis can appreciate the pain involved in the process. A non-skier might think “what’s the …
Social Venture Challenge Success Story – Dooshi Pet Supplies
Jeff Anderson started making homemade dog treats not because he knew he wanted to start a business, but because he wanted healthier food for his …
Ensure Your Team Achieves Results by Fall 2018!
With just under 2 years before the fall 2018 municipal elections in BC, it’s time to check in on your strategic plan! Are any adjustments …
City of Surrey Sustainability Charter 2.0
Surrey’s Sustainability Charter was developed and approved in 2008. In 2014, Council approved a process to update the Charter in order to review and update …