Project Type: Applied Research

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

Pilot Project for Internationally Trained Engineers

Client:  Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services (MCAWS) & Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists BC (APEGBC) The Need Skilled labour shortages, credential recognition and the under-utilization of highly trained immigrants were making national headlines in Canada. Conventional job support programs were ill-suited to the task and the Provincial government needed to find new … More Pilot Project for Internationally Trained Engineers