Sep 21, 2023 | Events, Research
We’re excited to share: WCS Engagement + Planning will be at the Mountain Town Planners Summit in Rossland in October. This annual Summit is a gathering of local government staff and other experts in timely, mountain planning hot topics. Cheeying will...
Sep 21, 2023 | Community Planning, Housing
Many communities wonder about the benefits and administrative requirements of setting up a municipal housing organization. They also have questions about coming legislation requiring all municipalities to allow secondary suites and increased density in residential...
Sep 21, 2023 | Reconciliation, Tourism
An ongoing journey to restore and uphold right relations The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) report defines reconciliation as, “an ongoing process of establishing and maintaining respectful relationships.” That reconciliation requires a commitment...
Sep 15, 2023 | Engagement, Facilitation
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...
Sep 14, 2023 | Equity, Organizatons
Where is your organization at on its anti-racism, equity, diversity, & inclusion journey? Anti-racism, equity, diversity, and inclusion (AR-EDI) (see also EDI, JEDI, or DEI) are essential principles of fair, just, and thriving societies. They are necessary to...