UDI U40 Lunch - Understanding Neighbourhood Engagement: The Community Perspective
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UDI U40 Lunch - Understanding Neighbourhood Engagement: The Community Perspective
Date:
November 15, 2013
Time:
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM PST
Event Description:
SOLD OUT - THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
What do the words “public consultation meeting” mean to you?
Whether they are objecting against high rises, casinos or bike lanes, community advocates are growing increasingly vocal and well-organized. The City of Vancouver recently delayed several neighbourhood plans after hundreds of residents showed up at City Hall to raise their concerns. In Lynn Valley, “anti-development activists” (Globe and Mail Oct 12, 2013) forced their council last week to scale back the size of a town center project. And there are numerous other examples of their effectiveness. Neighbourhood groups are a force that both developers and councils need to recognize and work with.
Who are these neighbourhood advocates and what do they really want? How can things be improved? How can we engage more residents (the "silent majority") earlier in the process?
Join us as Bob Ransford of Counterpoint Communications moderates a panel discussion with key voices from the world of community advocacy.
Panelists:
· Jonathan Baker - former Vancouver city councillor and Dunbar community advocate
· Wayne Fougere – architect and Marpole community advocate
· Sandy Garossino – co-founder, ‘Vancouver Not Vegas’
· Jak King – President, Grandview-Woodland Area Council
This event is presented by UDI U40, but it’s not just for Under-40s…everyone is welcome!
This event is proudly sponsored by the U40 Patron Sponsor, KPMG. We thank them for their generous support!
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Location:
34th Floor
Hyatt Regency Hotel
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Hyatt Regency Hotel
655 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Date/Time Information:
11:00 am - registration opens
11:30 am to 12:30 pm - standing networking lunch
12:30 to 1:30 pm - seated panel discussion
11:30 am to 12:30 pm - standing networking lunch
12:30 to 1:30 pm - seated panel discussion
Fees/Admission:
$70 + GST Members
$95 + GST Non Members
72 hours notice required for cancellations.
Substitutions allowed.
$95 + GST Non Members
72 hours notice required for cancellations.
Substitutions allowed.
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