"Rural areas can be sensitive to change through tourism. Changes in the environment, effects on the social fabric and economic well being require careful monitoring."

TRIP Partners

Malaspina University-College | Thompson Rivers University | College of the Rockies | University of Northern British Columbia | College of New Caledonia | Tourism BC | Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts | Ministry of Economic Development | BC Parks | BC Centre for Tourism Leadership and Innovation | Canadian Rural Secretariat

Planning in Action: Transforming Community - Conference at Sunpeaks June 1-4

May 20, 2010

Amenity based industries like tourism require thoughtful planning to ensure that benefits are maximized while negative impacts on communities are limited.  The Planning Institute Of BC - 2010 Conference - Sun Peaks Resort, BC, is scheduled to take place June 1 - 4, 2010 and will explore new challenges and innovations in planning for our communities.

 

Streams of learning opportunities including:

•  Going Green will explore current sustainability initiatives and greenhouse gas emissions legislation
• Getting active and healthy will consider the interplay between smart growth and healthy communities
• Growing relationships will examine the multi-jurisdictional context of planning
• Building Strong Community Capital will explore social networks and community resilience in times of economic and social change

 

Planning Techniques and Processes will provide interactive training sessions, so be sure to bring your laptop for hands on experience with the latest techniques.