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Community Planning in Local Government

Part of: Urban and Regional Planning

Course description

This session provides an inside look at the essential functions of planning and development departments within local governments. Through real-world examples and practical insights, you will explore the roles and responsibilities of planning departments, the structure and steps of a comprehensive planning exercise, and how project management principles can help to organize project work and support planning processes.

Some of the topics include:

  • How legislative requirements shape Local Government Planning
  • Why few Planning Projects succeed as planned, while most are challenged
  • Why understanding growth management matters, including ethical obligations to current residents
  • Why is Community and Interest Holder engagement so significant?

Who is this for?

  • Early career and aspiring planners
  • Elected municipal government officials
  • Members of municipal and regional advisory planning commissions
  • Interested community members

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Continuing Studies statement on use of educational technology

This course will require the use of Zoom and may use other education technology such as internet-based applications, cloud services, or social media. In order to complete this course you will be required to either consent to the disclosure of your personal information outside of Canada to enable use of these technologies, or work with the Division of Continuing Studies to explore other privacy protective options (such as using an alias or nickname).