Having better conversations about hot topics

Having better conversations about hot topics

Community or public engagement is an essential part of most successful planning projects or decision-making initiatives. When it comes to hot topics that are polarizing, leading community engagement can be especially challenging. Here are some best practices that can...
Helping hybrid models of engagement fly in your community

Helping hybrid models of engagement fly in your community

COVID-19 has taught us three things for sure about engaging people online: It removes barriers by eliminating travel time, travel costs, child care needs, and inconvenience; People get tired of engaging online as their sole way to participate; and Not everyone has...
Advancing climate action in Metro Vancouver

Advancing climate action in Metro Vancouver

BC communities have nine years to meet the provincial target of a 40% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction below 2007 levels by 2030. Metro Vancouver has set a slightly more ambitious target of a 45% GHG emissions reduction below 2010 levels by 2030, and is...