November 2017

Heart & Soul Handbook

Heart & Soul Handbook Date: 2013-2014 EcoPlan was contracted by the Orton Family Foundation, a foundation that works to build vibrant and enduring communities, to complete the Heart and Soul Handbook.

Campbell River Downtown Revitalization

Campbell River Downtown Revitalization Date: 2013 EcoPlan conducted a strategic review with Council to develop a clear path for downtown revitalization.

Lynn Valley United Church

Lynn Valley United Church Date: 2013 EcoPlan worked with the LynnValley United Church (LVUC)and Marcon Lynn Valley Homes Ltd. to suppport a public engagement process around the redevelopment of the church site.

Plan Talk- Aboriginal Planning

Plan Talk- Aboriginal Planning Date: 2005 EcoPlan provided support to a major public process devoted to developing a watershed plan for Snohomish Basin, which includes Seattle, Everett and many outlying rural communities.

Puerto Rico EPA

Puerto Rico EPA Date: 2012-2013 Values Scope and EPI were contracted by the EPA to facilitate a “public values forum” workshop held in Guánica, Puerto Rico.

Community Economic Development Training

Community Economic Development Training Date: 2011 EcoPlan delivered  a one day training to members of CANDO on economic development strategic planning.

MIB Council Priorities

MIB Council Priorities Date: 2012 EcoPlan facilitated numerous Musqeaum nation council retreats.

Korea Strategic Planning Training

Korea Strategic Planning Training Date: 2012 EcoPlan supported the development of tools and the delivery of a seven day training on eco-efficient and socially inclusive infrastructure.

Costa Rica Pineapple Conflict

Costa Rica Pineapple Conflict Date: 2011 EcoPlan supported a training session was on how to apply structured decision support to the challenges of agricultural development in Costa Rica.

MIB EdStrat

MIB EdStrat Date: 2011 Ecoplan was hired to conduct a professional retreat for Musqueam’s Education Committee, the focus of which was to identify priorities and strategic actions to recommend to Council for approval and then for staff to implement.

MIB CEOP

MIB CEOP Date: 2012 EcoPlan helped to develop community economic development operations plan.

BCRPA

BCRPA Date: 2010 EcoPlan designed and facilitated a workshop that pulled together health practitioners and economic development stakeholders to identify the links between a healthy built environment and local economic development.

Lillooet- St’at’imc Economic Development

Lillooet- St’at’imc Economic Development Date: 2008 EcoPlan was contracted by the Squamish- Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) to identify economic development opportunities to benefit the study area, consisting of the District of Lillooet, SLRD Electorial Areas A & B, and six of the Northern St’at’imc communities.

PHSA Workshop

PHSA Workshop Date: 2008 EcoPlan supported the community design and approach to property in the Downtown Eastside.

Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club – Market Study

Tsawwassen Golf & Country Club – Market Study Date: 2006 A study of the highest and best use of the site is underway from both a land planning perspective as well as from a financial perspective.  These two analyses will be coordinated to provide specific recommendations for the subject parcel.  Scenarios under consideration include: 1.      […]

Xwisten Health and Safety Policy Manual

Xwisten Health and Safety Policy Manual Date: 2015-2016 First Nations operations and businesses are complex in terms of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), as there are overlapping OHS regulations (federal and provincial) that apply. Xwísten’s situation wasfurther complicated in that their business and government operations were extremely varied (including office work, construction, forestry, firefighting,health care, […]

Strategic Planning for Local Economic Development (Philippines)

Strategic Planning for Local Economic Development (Philippines) Date: 2009 EcoPlan conducted two workshops in the Philippines that focused on building a deeper understanding of local economic development practices and approaches for national government stakeholders and members of selected local government organizations. The workshops introduced participants to a value-based, strategic planning approach that incorporates structured decision-making […]

Strategic Planning for Eco-Efficient and Socially Inclusive Infrastructure

Strategic Planning for Eco-Efficient and Socially Inclusive Infrastructure Date: 2011-12 EcoPlan supported the development of tools and the delivery of a seven day training on eco-efficient and socially inclusive infrastructure. Participants included municipal planners, architects, engineers and administrators from local governments throughout Asia and the Pacific. The training included lectures from leading academics and practitioners […]

LED Egypt – Training and Strategi Planning

LED Egypt – Training and Strategi Planning Date: 2007 EcoPlan developed a local economic development (LED) training series in partnership with UN-HABITAT, through a process of research, peer review and field‐testing.

Tourism Business Opportunity Assessment: Trans-Canada Trail

Tourism Business Opportunity Assessment: Trans-Canada Trail Date: 2010-2011 EcoPlan was engaged by the Alberta TrailNet Society to conduct a tourism business opportunity assessment for the Goat Creek to Elk Pass section of the Trans-Canada Trail in Kananaskis Country, Alberta. The project identified key tourism development stakeholders in and around the Kananaskis trail and included a […]

Snohomish, Washington Watershed Plan

Snohomish, Washington Watershed Plan Date: 1991 EcoPlan provided support to a major public process devoted to developing a watershed plan for Snohomish Basin, which includes Seattle, Everett and many outlying rural communities. EcoPlan initially provided training to staff in the use of decision-aiding tools and public process alternatives. Following this, EcoPlan provided on-going consulting support, […]

Musqueam Recreation Plan

Musqueam Recreation Plan Date: 2009-2010 EcoPlan supported a sports facility planning process to capitalize on special legacy funding opportunities, available through Musqueam’s role as one of four Host First Nations of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. A team of staff and community members reviewed possible locations, requirements, and activities for the potential facility. Using technical […]

Xwisten Governnance Policy

Xwisten Governance Policy Date: 2016-2017 EcoPlan and Activate Planning were contracted by TransLink to develop the concept of a mobility lab for presentation to TransLink’s board. The report summarises the potential role, development and governance of a mobility lab to assist TransLink and the region during this period of transformation in transportation. By considering best practice […]

Xwisten Finance Policy

Xwisten Finance Policy Date: 2017 EcoPlan and Activate Planning were contracted by TransLink to develop the concept of a mobility lab for presentation to TransLink’s board. The report summarises the potential role, development and governance of a mobility lab to assist TransLink and the region during this period of transformation in transportation. By considering best practice […]

Translink Mobility Lab: Concepts and Governance Road Map

Translink Mobility Lab: Concepts and Governance Road Map Date: 2017 EcoPlan and Activate Planning were contracted by TransLink to develop the concept of a mobility lab for presentation to TransLink’s board. The report summarises the potential role, development and governance of a mobility lab to assist TransLink and the region during this period of transformation in transportation. […]

Cowichan Tribes Community Transportation Plan and Mobility Plan

Cowichan Tribes Community Transportation Plan and Mobility Plan Date: 2014-2016 Winner of a Canadian Institute of Planners Award of Planning Excellence, the Cowichan Tribes Community Transportation and Mobility planning process began in 2015, and despite major administrative, jurisdictional and capacity hurdles, resulted in a doable plan that has improved the community and the lives of […]

Musqueam Legacy Funding Decision Analysis

Musqueam Legacy Funding Decision Analysis Date: 2010 EcoPlan conducted a rigorous analytical and community engagement process to determine how to utilize $17 million in 2010 Legacy Dollars. This project involved custom decision analysis and community involvement tools (including personal interview surveys, web-based surveys, focus groups and workshops) to align policy with community needs and values. […]

BC Hydro – Haida Renewable Energy Project

BC Hydro – Haida Renewable Energy Project Date: 2008 EcoPlan supported a structured decision process to develop RFP for multi-million dollar approach to renewable energy on Haida Gwaii.

Aseniwuche Winewak

Aseniwuche Winewak Date: 2000 EPI initiated an analysis of cultural, environment/resource and community loss with the ultimate purpose to put a dollar figure on these intangible losses. .

Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek Land Use Plan

Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek Land Use Plan EcoPlan completed a comprehensive community plan for the Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (AZA). A formally landless community who negotiated their community’s land based in 2008, the plan focuses on this new area located at Partridge Lake, about three hours north of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Called Giiwedaa (which means “coming home” […]

Advisory Services – Professional Planning, Research and Policy Services

Advisory Services – Professional Planning, Research and Policy Services EcoPlan has supported TransLink on two linked advisory services agreements, with the most recent focusing on three work streams: policy research and analysis support; facilitation, prioritization and strategic decision-making support; and public and stakeholder engagement support. The first advisory services program focused on three projects: a […]

Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek Comprehensive Community Plan

Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek Comprehensive Community Plan EcoPlan worked with Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (AZA) on a comprehensive community plan for a new reserve, received by the formerly landless First Nation in 2008. Located three hours north of Thunder Bay, Ontario, the Partridge Lake community will ultimately be home to administrative offices, community facilities, housing and new businesses. […]

A Kid’s Guide to Building Great Communities: A Manual for Planners and Educators

A Kid’s Guide to Building Great Communities: A Manual for Planners and Educators EcoPlan researched, supported and provided graphic design services during the development of an activity guide and manual to assist with teaching about urban planning and community development. Aimed at planning professionals and educators, the manual is designed to provide ideas, exercises and […]

Living Coast Lodge Economic Feasibility Study

Living Coast Lodge Economic Feasibility Study Date: 2000 EcoPlan provided the Business Development Bank of Canada with a market and financial feasibility analysis and management review for a world-class ecotourism lodge to be developed by the Balaklava Development Corporation (BDC) on Balaklava Island, northwest of Port Hardy, BC. The detailed analysis included a comprehensive market […]

Ucluelet Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism Study

Ucluelet Outdoor Recreation and Sport Tourism Study Date: 2007 With the Ucluelet Chamber of Commerce, EcoPlan designed a framework for re-evaluating and prioritizing recreation and tourism objectives and developed a strategic list of tourism opportunities for the area. Using a set of indicators that were linked to objectives, a decision analysis framework was created to […]