Project Tag: Governance

“Global by Design” Leaders Forum

Client:  Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria The Need There was an increasing awareness and recognition of the need to make service organizations and employers more welcoming to newcomers in British Columbia. Project Description Global by Design was a one-day forum for high-level decision makers from different sectors across the community. The purpose of the day … More “Global by Design” Leaders Forum

Regional Growth Strategies in BC: A Decade of Lessons Learned

Clients:  BC Ministry of Community Services & David Johns Needs & Opportunities Regional Growth Strategies legislation was created in 1995 to enable regional planning, particularly in high growth areas.  The Ministry sought to gain insights into the experiences of parties involved in regional growth strategies processes.  The upcoming World Planning Congress in Vancouver also presented … More Regional Growth Strategies in BC: A Decade of Lessons Learned

Community Survey on Agri-Tourism & Winery Land Uses

Client:  Church and State Wines The Need The Victoria Estate Winery (subsequently renamed Church and State Wines) received local complaints early in its development primarily in relation to traffic and noise levels. More general criticisms regarding the development of winery-related services and agri-tourism on agricultural lands were also being directed toward the Winery, particularly from … More Community Survey on Agri-Tourism & Winery Land Uses