Tag: Plan Canada

More and more Canadians, young and old, are struggling under the weight of high rents, high mortgage payments, and intense competition for limited housing choices from coast to coast to coast. Policies and funding are now pivoting to confront the housing crisis on a scale not seen in generations. These are extraordinary times for planners. Planners are positioned at all levels of government, First Nations, the private sector, and the non-profit sector to meet the moment and help deliver net new housing supply…

The Fall 2024 issue of Plan Canada is intended to share, illuminate, and discuss progressive planning policies and tools that planners throughout the country are using to shape Canada’s communities.

This issue of Plan Canada highlights some great work and effort to plan for and manage our water resources wisely to support our communities, but will it be enough?

The Spring 2024 issue is diverse in contributions and invites questions as to how the planning profession can aid in creating safer and more welcoming communities for all.

In the Guide, you’ll find listings of all the accredited university planning programs across Canada, as well as valuable guidance on how to establish yourself as a planner.