Workshops

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CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACT AND ADAPTATION PROGRAM

In July 2007, the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) launched a Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program funded by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), in cooperation with NRCan's Earth Sciences Sector, "Enhancing Resilience in a Changing Climate" Program.

The project is made up of the following five components:

development of a CIP policy on climate change
development of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) modules on climate change
research fellowships and studio project awards
Community Capacity for Adaptation
organization of a Northern symposium on climate change (July 2008)

Stephen Walker and Misty Carson recently represented the MPPI affiliate in Ottawa on July 10-12, 2009 to review materials being developed for a Continuous Learning module on Climate Change. Stephen and Misty will be delivering a two-day workshop next year to all interested Planners and individuals on how to plan for climate change.

Below is a link to one of the power point presentations that outlines CIP's approach to mainstreaming climate change tools for the professional planning community.

NRCan Presentation (PPTX, 3.8 MB)

Chautauqua 2004: An Extravaganza of Participatory Planning and Design
September 29 to October 2, 2004

Hosted by the Department of City Planning, University of Manitoba
Registration Package

This event is a four-day extravaganza, which seeks to build bridges between professionals and community. It provides an opportunity for individuals, and groups to participate in various workshops that focus on ways to effectively and creatively engage diverse communities. Key topics will address issues related to planning with aboriginal communities, creative community engagement, cultural development and capacity building, universal design, community design, safe city design,
environmental ethics, and gender equity. The event will showcase a number of leading professionals from around the world who are at the forefront of community planning and design.

Guest facilitators and speakers include Wendy Sarkissian (Australia), Leslie Kanes Weisman (New York), Christina Heximer (Detroit), Crystal Laborero, John Hutton and Lorna Monkman (Winnipeg).

Workshops, lectures, etc. are open to non-profit organizations, government, professionals, students and the general public. Non-profit organizations may be eligible for a 50% reduction on workshop fees.

Kids Can Plan Event
Held May 22, 2002

A joint initiative between MPPI and Beaumont Elementary School, where a grade 6 class learned about the planning profession and made a plan to redevelop a downtown site. Their final plans were on display at the City Re-emerging Exhibition at 389 Main Street on June 8 to 16, 2002.

Event Information
Workbook

View pictures taken during the event!
Photos (PowerPoint)
Photos (PDF)