The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA) invite submissions for the 2027 National Urban Design Awards. This program aims to highlight innovative projects that enhance the livability and sustainability of our communities.
This article is sponsored by Esri Canada. Many planners hear the word “GIS” and groan. They may remember back to a course in school that…
The question of who should pay for the infrastructure needed to support community growth has long been a controversial issue in Canada. In this issue of Plan Canada, articles explore the many dimensions of growth and the increasingly complex questions surrounding how Canadian communities finance, govern, and plan for infrastructure and services.
CIP welcomes the opportunity to share its recommendations with the Standing Committee on Finance in advance of the 2026 federal budget.
The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) welcomes the launch of the Build Communities Strong Fund. Planning influences where we live, how we move, and our…
By Deborah Morrison, CEO, Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) After seven months of immersing myself in the world of planners, the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI)’s…