Apr 12, 2022 | ICSP, local government
UBCM has launched its third intake for the Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF) for the first time in many years. The SPF Capacity Building Stream provides 100% grant funding for local government capacity building projects including integrated community sustainability...
Apr 12, 2022 | E-bike Policy, local government, Tourism, Whistler
The Canadian Institute of Planners and the Planning Institute of Planners are jointly hosting this year’s conference in Whistler, and WCS Engagement + Planning looks forward to welcoming you in many ways! If you’ll be at the welcome reception on Wednesday, July 5,...
Sep 7, 2018 | Action Planning, Age-Friendly, local government
The Centre recently completed age-friendly action plans with three communities in the Lower Columbia: Rossland, Montrose and Trail. Not only did the assessment and planning process lead to prioritized actions to make each community more livable for seniors, it also...
Sep 7, 2018 | local government, Strategic Planning
With elections fast approaching, have you considered how to jumpstart your team on the way to a successful term? One of the best ways to do this is to bring your team together through a facilitated strategic planning process, which will enhance your team’s capacity...
Aug 31, 2015 | BC, Facilitation, local government, Strategic Planning
Tofino’s strategic plan is helping staff and Council move forward together It’s never too late to convene Council and senior staff in a strategic planning process to identify priorities and key projects to focus on over the next three years – just as the...
Apr 15, 2015 | Community Planning, ICSP, local government, OCP, Shared Vision
Which of these scenarios best describe your community? Your ICSP is rocking your community; your whole organizational culture and decision-making processes are aligned with the goals; your monitoring efforts show that you’re making steady progress towards the goals;...