An article by Robin Gregory, a close EcoPlan colleague and collaborator, in today’s Vancouver Sun proposes a better way for decision-making around megaprojects in BC: http://www.vancouversun.com/business/better+megaproject+assessment+decisions/6642957/story.html
Musqueam’s proposal to protect Marpole Midden presented in an open letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson and Premier Christy Clark. Read more here.
Finding reliable statistics for First Nation communities in Canada can be a challenge at the best of times. And now the recent Federal budget is doing away with two First Nations statistical agencies – the First Nations Statistical Institute (FNSI) and the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO). Another organization however – the First Nations Information Governance
An interesting article on self-governance among Tribes in the US, from the Economist.
The TED prize was recently awarded to a project called City 2.0. The goal is to bring people, resources and ideas together through technology. Call it crowdsourcing for better city-living. It’s a flashy website and at least worth the visit to check out. Curiously, it’s been in place now for about a month (as far
One of EcoPlan’s current projects is in the news. A Comprehensive Community Plan with the Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek Nation is getting attention for its unique approach and successful outcomes to date. Much more to come with this plan, scheduled to wrap-up this spring. See more, including videos and photos from community events, at the project
EcoPlan International was honored with three awards at the 2011 Planning Institute of BC (PIBC) awards and conference held last night in Nanaimo, BC. These awards mark the third year that the PIBC has recognized EcoPlan’s contributions to our clients and to planning profession in British Columbia. EcoPlan won Awards of Excellence for Planning Practice,