Sir David Attenborough is world renowned for his informative, soft spoken narration on nature and our planet. Who knew that we had our own distinguished orator to help explain the many nuanced and unique elements of land use planners. Join “Damsel” Dana Anderson as she uncovers the mysteries and wonders of the planning world – from the colourful urban designer, to the easily excitable community engager to the mysterious rural planner. In this fast and funny segment, Damsel Anderson will uncover them all in their natural habitats and explain their unique characteristics and behaviours including the many extraneous creatures they work with and for.
Why Homes Don’t Just Happen
From dinner tables to government offices, the Canadian housing crisis is dominating the conversation. Building more homes isn’t as simple as it sounds. Bureaucratic red tape, shifting policies, soaring costs, and lengthy development timelines all stand in the way of making housing accessible to all. Join us as we advocate for practical solutions and push for a future where everyone can access dignified housing. Let’s work together to tackle this crisis and uphold Canada’s diversity, livability, and economic stability. Homes Don’t Just Happen is a project by Wesgroup, aiming to get people talking about the Canadian housing system, the challenges it faces, and how we might begin to address them. Watch this space for more explainer videos, events, and ways to join the conversation.
Zoner Groaners 2: Another Zany Guide to Zoning’s Finest
Anna and Mike will present an updated guide to zoning regulations that are outrageously prescriptive, wholly arcane, or just plain ridiculous. Why? To answer the question: is zoning funny? The answer might still be no, but it could elicit a slight chuckle from the only audience who will appreciate why it matters.
Planners in Law: A Brief Introduction to the Life of a Planner in Law Firms
This session will provide a fast and funny introduction to the everyday life of a planner at a law firm. It will draw on a niche area of planning and primarily focus on due diligence, writing with clear and concise language, and protecting/managing the credibility of planners and the profession. The emphasis will be on managing the credibility of a planner when preparing an Explanatory Note and Key Map for CMC notices and reviewing/commenting on Expert Planner’s Witness Statements. This presentation will last approximately 10 minutes.
Bingo! Transportation Questions in Community Meetings—How to Master Bingo!
Join the BA Group of transportation planning experts and the Bousfields community engagement team to play! Grab your bingo card at the door, listen to the calls, and learn from shared experience on effectively responding to commonly asked questions from community members about traffic congestion, street parking, and are people really riding bicycles?
Planning, Popcorn and (Cinematic) Plots
This fast-paced fast and funny session will stitch together hilarious video clips from TV shows and movies that poke fun at—and/or celebrate—urban planning, public service, and municipal life. From Parks and Recreation to quirky BBC skits, it’s a witty exploration of the profession’s quirks—perfect for planners with a sense of humour!