The British Properties neighbourhood located in the Distric of West Vancouver, British Columbia , historically placed restrictive covenants on residential parcels which forbid sales of lands to persons of certain races.  For generations, it was illegal for anyone of "African or Asiatic descent" to own a home in this area. To determine the specfic impacts, Julia Tippet, Laura Clark, Annie Girdler, and Skye Bell conducted a literature review, which revealed that racial restrictive covenants are among the multiple ways legalized power perpetuates white supremacy. The student researchers recommend, through this presentation, to respond with acknowledgement of racism and complicity, genuine apologies, and ally-ship. Addressing racism and its remnants in community policies and planning is essential for developing holistic equtiy-building strategies. 

During this keynote address, Larry Beasley looks at Canadian cities from the world perspective of both best practice and the emerging urban innovations and accidents. He remembers where we have come from and sketches where we are at with Canadian urban practice. Finally, he highlights the old and new forces that incoming planners will be confronted with as they join the fray. 

This webinar encouraged a wider lens when looking at heritage, reinforced by National Heritage Trust, so that planners consider adaptation of heritage assets as much as conservation. Attendees learned about a few heritage case studies in Ontario and data tools used by the City of Ottawa.