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Looking to the future with Tourism Golden
Golden BC’s Destination Management Project (DMP) In the heart of the Canadian Rockies lies Golden, British Columbia—a town renowned for its stunning natural beauty and …
Unlocking circular solutions in Squamish
Launching the Circular Economy Trailblazer Program Over the past several months, our team, along with consultants from Share Reuse Repair Initiative (SRRI), EcoInspire, and Ecotone Strategies, …
The Two Loops Model for Thinking About and Supporting Systems Change
We recently helped to facilitate the Climate Caucus Summit 2023 held in Richmond, BC. One of the presenters, Andrea Reimer, former Vancouver City Councilor and …
Planting Seeds for a Sustainable Food System – Progress Update on the Squamish Lillooet Regional Food Task Force
With the days growing longer and (finally!) warmer, our thoughts turn to fresh herbs, salad greens, berries, and other locally grown garden delights. Here in …
Low carbon resilience: two sides of the same climate action coin
To address the climate emergency and transition to a low carbon and resilient future, decision-makers and practitioners need to implement integrated strategies to reduce greenhouse …
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 …
Whistler Excellence Awards – Sustainability in Action Award Finalists
The Whistler Excellence Awards – Celebrate Whistler’s innovators, trailblazers and community cultivators. Whistler’s black tie business and community awards are bringing over 400 locals together …
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 …
Local Economy – Strengthening Communities
The economy remains one of the top concerns facing communities of all sizes across Canada. If we use the leaky bucket model to describe a …
Whistler Sustainability in Action Tour
Welcome to the Whistler Sustainability in Action Walking Tour. View an interactive online map of Whistler’s diverse collection of 30 sustainability sites and initiatives. Whistler …
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 …