Mar 12, 2014 | Collaboration, Economic Development, Events
A Film About Disrupting the Business Quo The Whistler Centre for Sustainability, together with Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre, Seeds Consulting and the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to host to Whistler screening of the documentary film, Not Business as...
Jan 22, 2014 | Collaboration, Economic Development, Events
On February 26th the Centre presented Michael Shuman, economist and author of Local Dollars, Local Sense, who spoke on Fostering a Vibrant Sea to Sky Regional Economy. Focusing on local economic development strategies from around North America, Mr. Shuman provided...
Dec 13, 2013 | Alberta, Collaboration, Community Planning, Sustainability
Are EcoDistricts the next approach to sustainability planning? Based on Dan’s recent introduction to the EcoDistrict concept, we think the process is solid and well researched, but is the name too “Eco” for broad acceptance? Does the name matter? Perhaps it is too...
Nov 13, 2013 | Collaboration, Community Planning, Economic Development
Walking past a line up at Money Mart the other day I was struck as to why this business survives and thrives. With charges on money borrowed set at $21-$25 per $100, they must be making a killing off some pretty desperate people. Thinking about the perverse nature of...
May 13, 2013 | Collaboration, Community Planning, Economic Development
In all of the communities we work with, creating a more robust local economy is always identified as one of the most important goals. So what exactly is a local economy, and what are the benefits? A common definition of a local economy is one in which businesses are...
Mar 25, 2013 | Action Planning, Collaboration, Community Planning, Engagement, Facilitation, ICSP, local government, Shared Vision
Your Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) is finished and you’re taking care of these important next steps: embedding it into decision making; implementing some immediate actions; and establishing systems to track performance. That’s it right? Well, not...