A recent study of cyclists in Washington, DC has found that the presence of “trip-end facilities” can make a big difference in encouraging cycling. Where showers, change rooms and parking were available at workplaces, workers were found to be 4.86 times more likely to commute by bike, compared with workplaces with none of these facilities […]
Once a year we try to find a night to gather our big, wonderful EcoPlan family for a night of catching up and relaxing on Vancouver’s beautiful beaches. We managed to luck out on a gorgeous summer night this past week. Big thanks to everyone who made it out. We are lucky to have such […]
Went and checked out the first “Lunch Meet” event today. Gorgeous day for some public gathering and outdoor lunch. Lunch Meet is part of the Viva Vancouver program, put on by the Hastings Crossing BIA, and the Vancouver Public Space Network in partnership with Space 2 Place – great ideas, great folks. It’s on every […]
Here at EcoPlan, we’re always on the look-out for new and innovative ideas for community engagement. Seems like there are more options everyday, especially online models. To keep an eye on these, we’re going to start an “engagement technology round-up” feature here on our blog. Feel free to send us ideas on technologies you are […]
The Musqueam Comprehensive Community Plan was recently honoured with a Design Award Certificate at the 49th annual Making Cities Livable conference in Portland, OR. For almost 50 years now, Making Cities Livable has been promoting community and well-being through improved social and physical health, civic engagement and by reshaping the build environment. With a strongly […]
As big proponents of participatory planning, we’re always excited to see new tools for engaging people in the decisions that affect their lives. Spacehive does just that by crowdsourcing ideas and funds for neighbourhood planning projects. It originated in London and so far only includes projects in the UK. But having already generated creative ideas for […]
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, […]
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 […]
