Giving Council a Piece of Your Mind: Writing Reports That Work

This course is a practical course on writing reports. Many council reports are standardized; staff are able to refer to past examples and municipal formats. By contrast, policy reports are frequently “one-offs.” This course focuses on these policy reports. It addresses the challenges of assembling strategic directions, incorporating public input, conveying options and framing recommendations. Instructor: Dr. Ann McAfee

You can now take this course in one of the following locations:

• May 29, 2015 in Nanaimo at the Coast Bastion Inn
• Nov 6, 2015 at SFU Harbour Centre in Vancouver

Details/Registration

SFU’s Urban Design and Next-Generation Transportation Certificates

Thursday, April 30, 2015, 6–7:15pm
Room 7000, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W Hastings St, Vancouver

Join us for an interactive overview of our Urban Design and Next-Generation Transportation Certificates, and learn how these innovative programs can equip you with the skills to build better communities. Reserve a spot.

Urban Design: Planning for Transportation and Accessibility
April 17–18, 2015, SFU Harbour Centre
Instructor: Tamim Raad, director of Strategic Planning and Policy, TransLink

In this course, we’ll answer this question by exploring planning and urban design issues for transit, cars, cycling, walkability, and parking. We’ll also learn about the relationship between transportation and built form, neighbourhood traffic calming, and the features of transit-oriented developments.

Urban Design: Studio II – Synthesis of Urban Form
For Urban Design cohorts only
June 4–6, 2015, SFU Burnaby

Car Free Streets in Vancouver – April 14, 6 p.m.
Venue: Musette Chinatown, Free bicycle valet available
Moderator: Richard Campbell

Biking and Walking – How They Work Together to Make Our Cities More Wonderful – April 30, 6 p.m.
Venue: Tandem Bike Cafe
Moderator: Lisa Slakov

New Bike Cafes Announced

Mayors’ Council Plan: What’s in it for Cycling?– May 12, 6 p.m.
Venue: Musette Chinatown
Moderator: Jim Bailey

Engaging Citizens in Cycling Safety: Bikemaps – June 25, 6 p.m.
Venue: Tandem Bike Cafe
Moderator: Meghan Winters

We are Cities
We are Cities is a national campaign to co-create a Canadian cities policy/action agenda with citizens. Stewarded by Evergreen CityWorks as part of the Cities for People initiative this campaign will bring people’s ideas together and build on the city-focused initiatives that are already taking place across the country.
The easiest way to get involved: submit, debate and vote on new ideas here.

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ULI BC Speaker Series for Students @ Langara
May 12, 6 – 7:30 PM, Langara College

ULI BC has arranged a Speakers Series for Students with guest speakers to talk about their background, education, career, projects, etc, with plenty of time for questions from the audience and discussions. This event is open to all students studying planning, real estate, architecture and related disciplines to learn more about these careers by hearing directly from practicing professionals.Registration details

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Renewable Cities Global Learning Forum
May 13 – 15, Vancouver Four Seasons Hotel

You’re invited to participate in the Renewable Cities Global Learning Forum taking place in Vancouver from May 13-15. Leading cities, private sector innovators, NGOs, and researchers will be gathering in one of the world’s greenest cities to take part in a solutions-focused dialogue towards renewables and energy efficiency in cities. Join us for an inspirational opening night event, small group capacity building sessions, panel discussions, networking, and site visits to clean energy projects around Vancouver. Registration details