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UBCM Strategic Priorities Fund – An opportunity for transformational change to address the climate crisis and more
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 …
Elevation 2.0 Conference in Whistler, July 5-8, 2022 – Will you be here?
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 …
Helping the Lower Columbia become more age-friendly
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 …
Strategic Planning – A Jumpstart to Success with Your New Team
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 …
Is Your Team on the Same Page?
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 …
Still moving towards your community goals? At a standstill? Or not sure?
Which of these scenarios best describe your community? 1. Your ICSP is rocking your community; your whole organizational culture and decision-making processes are aligned with …
Aligning your OCP with an ICSP – Why and How?
Local governments have a responsibility for undertaking community planning to ensure the community’s needs are met in the present and future in areas ranging from …
Thoughts post FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference 2015
I always enjoy going to the annual Sustainable Communities Conference, and this year I had the pleasure of being quite involved in the organizing and …
New Council? Get everyone moving in the same direction!
If you’re welcoming in a new, or predominantly new, Council, getting everyone working as a team and moving in the same direction is critical. To …
AB and BC municipalities are positioning themselves to thrive through climate change
We assisted the City of St. Albert and the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks with Greenhouse Gas Reduction Local Action Plans. Both communities have …
Time to update your Municipal Development Plan? Consider an Integrated MDP!
Reviewing your MDP goals and policies every five or so years, and undertaking a complete MDP update every ten years is generally considered to be …
Chart Your Course: Time for Municipal Strategic Planning!
Whether you’re welcoming in a new council, getting ready for elections or are mid-way through a term, annual strategic planning helps your community stay the …