Alberta Professional Planners Institute 2016 Annual Conference
Meeting Change
October 2-4, 2016
Jasper, Alberta
Canada’s west has endured a variety of changes in recent years. Economically, politically, demographically, technologically, environmentally – we are immersed in our evolution. We have been and will be confronting, embracing, and addressing an unfolding political landscape, economic challenges, climate change, technical advancements, and immigrant influx and cultural diversification. Not only that, the planning frameworks for Alberta are also undergoing transformations. Whether addressing emergent opportunities or delivering transformation, new challenges and creative solutions provide important platforms for actively sharing and embracing the changes around us. At the 2016 APPI Conference we gather with the great minds of the planning profession to learn, discuss, and boldly meet change.
Negotiating with the Neighbours (Buchanan & Harker)
Presenters:
Gary Buchanan, Senior Projects Director, Opus Steward Weir: Intermunicipal Collaboration Framework
Harry Harker, Practitioner in Residence, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary: The Disarming of Inter-Municipal Clashes and Border Wars
1D Negotiating with the Neighbours: From Body Armour & Blockades to Common Cause
Change is coming to the Municipal Government Act. Rumor has it that one of the forthcoming changes will be to make Intermunicipal Development Plans mandatory. This presentation investigates IDPs as a valuable tool in the Planner’s toolbox. The requirements for and current status of a variety of IDPs across the province were examined and a detailed look at the Red Deer County – City of Red Deer IDP was used as a case study. Learning Units: 1.5
