Ontario Professional Planners Institute

OPPI has issued a statement on the recent legislative developments surrounding bike lanes in Ontario. For full details, visit: https://ow.ly/1OEu50TUR16.

Join OPPI, KMD Planning Inc., and the Rotary Club of Peterborough for an interactive workshop to discuss the 2024 Peterborough Mayor’s Housing Task Force Recommendations. The workshop will allow participants to offer constructive strategies, ideas, and suggestions towards the implementation of the recommendations. Register now: https://ow.ly/HSrI50TO0MC

🚨 Tomorrow is the last day to submit your proposal for the OPPI/CIP 2025 ACTION conference program! Submissions are due October 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This call for proposals is open to all who have an interest in supporting inclusive and vibrant communities. Membership in OPPI and CIP is not required. We welcome submissions from planners, students, allied professionals, researchers, academics, placemakers, and all who are dedicated to building forward. Don't miss out! Submit your proposal at: https://ow.ly/Y4UJ50TLKBv

On Nov 19, join OPPI for an in-person workshop hosted at the OPPI HQ. Learn to understand your audience, craft meaningful and memorable presentations, and motivate, inspire action, and secure buy-in. Register now: https://ow.ly/yTPm50TSCgh

On Oct. 23, join us for a walking tour of three Ontario Line Stations: Queen, Osgoode and Queen-Spadina. Learn how historic building facades are being preserved, what it takes to build an underground tunnel through Toronto, and more. Register now: https://ow.ly/hiEq50TR83r

In 2023, Hamilton’s local business community, represented by the West End Home Builders’ Association and the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, partnered to commission a report from the Smart Prosperity Institute about housing and the Hamilton Area’s economic competitiveness. Michelle Diplock breaks down the report's key findings in this Planning Exchange blog: https://ow.ly/pi5050TChF9

The fall/winter issue of Y Magazine is now available online! 💻 This issue explores "Innovation" and highlights the transformative ways planners are addressing challenges and inspiring the communities of tomorrow. Read the issue: https://ow.ly/iWL350TJeUC

OPPI Chair Claire Basinski, RPP, will be attending the Ontario West Municipal Conference in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, on Friday, October 25. Claire will participate as a panellist in the "Housing: Enhancing Resources and Streamlining Process" discussion from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. If you're attending the conference, don't miss her insights!

The 2024 PlanON Vision Award of Excellence recipients have demonstrated outstanding work in advancing the public interest by addressing various challenges facing the planning profession in Ontario. Congratulations to the three winning projects: 🏆 Brampton Plan – A plan that provides the path forward to implement the aspirations of the Brampton 2040 Vision and achieve a sustainable, urban, and vibrant future for the city. 🏆 City of Kitchener's Growing Together – A planning framework for Major Transit Station Areas focusing on the lands surrounding Kitchener’s ION light rail transit system. It employs carefully designed policies and utilizes smart modelling and analysis tools to effectively translate community feedback into actionable plans. 🏆 City of Hamilton's Environmental Remediation and Site Enhancement (ERASE) Community Improvement Plan Review – An improvement Plan that enhances financial assistance for brownfields, focusing on environmentally sustainable developments, climate-friendly practices, and promoting affordable housing in both non-profit and private-sector projects. Learn more: https://ow.ly/p5nr50TExJk

Join OPPI Lakeland on Nov. 6 for a complimentary workshop. This workshop will allow attendees to contribute ideas, recommendations and more for the 2024 Peterborough Mayor’s Housing Task Force. Registration is open until Oct. 25. Register now: https://ow.ly/HSrI50TO0MC