[All] Upcoming Webinar Events regarding the Regional Official Plan

[Kevin Thomason]

Hi GREN Folks,

Below is information on some of the upcoming activities in the community specifically with regards to the Regional Official Plan that needs to be completed in the months ahead.  Please encourage elected officials or others who may benefit to attend.

Please share any questions or ideas.

Cheers,
Kevin.

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1) Ontario Greenbelt Alliance Expert Planner Webinar for Elected Officials - Thurs, Feb 17th 4pm




REGISTER HERE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAu32r6n5SDAQzm1P5ewYen_f12lfq8njmAXti28E9YH66jQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>




This event is brought to you by the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance <https://www.greenbeltalliance.ca/>.




2) Southern Ontario Growth Conference - February 17th and February 18th


Southern Ontario Growth Conference
Feb 17-18

Your voice needs to be heard. Get access to resources to help.

Many municipalities are trying to understand how to best integrate climate change into their municipal decision-making process, such as in the development of their official plan. Because plans for growth and infrastructure have far-reaching impacts on climate change, municipalities are seeking additional guidance to better understand how to integrate into practice various, seemingly competing, priorities.

With official plans currently being finalized, the goal of this conference is to lift up the voices of experts, organizations, individuals and community groups that may not readily have the ear of elected officials and municipal planners.



 An Official Plan sets out a community's vision and goals for the future. 
It ensures that new development and growth considers a broad range of interests and perspectives and that land use planning decisions reflect local values.
(Where new housing, industry, offices, and shops will be located, what services like roads, water mains, sewers, parks,
and schools will be needed, when, and in what order, parts of your community will grow and community improvement initiatives)


Part 1: Community Focus
Feb 17, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
The voices in our communities are extremely powerful. Learn why your voice is important, meet others taking action and get your hands on campaigning resources.
Register <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/southern-ontario-growth-conference-part-1-increasing-the-community-voice-tickets-252152734617>
 

Part 2: Municipal Focus
Feb 18, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Municipalities learn how to best integrate Climate Change into their Official Plan, from the voices of experts, other municipalities, as well as your community.
Register <https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/southern-ontario-growth-conference-part-2-municipal-focus-tickets-252432712037>



3) Where Do We Grow from Here - University of Waterloo Planning School Symposium on Land Needs Assessment Planning - March 9th, 9am to 12pm



https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApde-qqTksE9J0LZAJL3uThQKU3aKnqAUf <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZApde-qqTksE9J0LZAJL3uThQKU3aKnqAUf>




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Kevin Thomason

1115 Cedar Grove Road
Waterloo, Ontario Canada  N2J 3Z4

Phone: (519) 888-0519
Mobile Phone/WhatsApp: (519) 240-1648
Twitter: @kthomason
E-mail: kevinthomason at mac.com

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