CanU 2023 Calgary: Convergence
“Urbanism at the Convergence of Resiliency and Diversity”

September 26 - 29, various locations in Calgary

The upcoming Calgary Forum will explore the idea of the Convergence of resiliency and diversity matters shaping the growth of our cities and communities.  The 3-day forum will bring experts from the public and private sectors, first nations, and minority groups to the table to discuss how diversity and inclusion (to include affordable housing) converges with the need to address climate change.  In addressing climate change do we mitigate versus adapt?  What are the implications? For more information please visit: https://www.canu.ca/forum2023

 Day 1 – All day: DECIDEDLY JAZZ DANCEWORKS  111 12 Ave SE
 Day 2 – Morning: City Building Design Lab – 616 Macleod Trail SE
               Evening: DIALOG offices - 300-134 11 Avenue SE 
Day 3 – Bus Tour

CanU is a non for-profit organization focused on advancing great urban design as the foundation for city building in communities across Canada.  We do this by connecting people and professionals who have similar interests, educating and informing stakeholders and influencers, giving support to those involved in city design and advocating for better policies, programs and investments.

Call for Volunteers: CIP Conference Program Advisory Committee

Applications are now open for the 2024 Conference Program Advisory Committee. Help shape the discussion at Connection, CIP and APPI’s national conference!

This important committee reviews conference proposals and works together to curate an engaging selection of programming. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 30.

Conference Program Advisory Committee | CIP (cip-icu.ca)

APPI Edmonton Event - Walking Tour

Relics & Remnants: Bits and Pieces of Edmonton’s (Mostly) Lost Historic Architecture

September 13 5:00 to 7:00 PM
Meet at the Edmonton City Hall Clock Tower- SE Corner by the pool
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton

APPI Member - $25.00, Non APPI Member - $30.00 GST included
APPI Edmonton Walking Tour- Relics & Remnants: Bits and Pieces of Edmonton’s (Mostly) Lost Historic Architecture | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com)

Have you ever wondered where all of Edmonton’s old buildings went? What happened after their fateful demise? Was demolition truly the end? Or do they live on hidden in plain sight…? Look no further! “Relics & Remnants” will take you on a tour of Edmonton’s downtown area exploring the curious, and largely forgotten, architectural fragments of historic buildings that have been left behind after demolition or repurposed. As we re-discover these urban tombstones from our past, you will learn about the architecture of our city, how it’s evolved, and what lessons these fragments can teach us about design, our city and historic preservation.  Join Dan Rose on this in depth walking tour. This tour qualifies for 2.0 structured learning units.

Call for Volunteers for the City of Calgary CPC and CUDRP

Volunteers are required for consideration as APPI's nominees to serve on the Calgary Planning Commission (CPC) and the Calgary Urban Design Review Panel (CUDRP)

APPI has been invited to put forward non-binding nominations for appointment to the CPC and the CUDRP. If you are a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and interested in being considered as an APPI nominee to serve on the CPC or CUDRP, please review the applicable CPC or UDRP position description, send an email to the APPI office confirming your interest with a cover letter with a resume of no more than two single-sided pages and a completed applicable CPC or CUPD Qualifications Form, to the APPI office by August 29, 2023. Descriptions and Forms are available here: Volunteers | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com)

The information provided by the nominees will be provided to the CPC and CUDRP and members of the City of Calgary Council to inform their decision-making.  

Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) Reporting Mid Year Reminder!

All regulated APPI members (Registered Professional Planners and Candidates, including RPP and Candidate Non-Practicing) are required to report a minimum of 18 Learning Units (LU's).  Log into the CIP/APPI portal to report your CPL activities.  PTIA Member Login | CIP (cip-icu.ca)

Detailed steps and a tutorial are available here on the APPI website:

Reporting CPL Units | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com)

Other Learning and Related Organizations | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com)

If you are experiencing a life change or challenge, that may prevent your ability to comply with the CPL program and would like to inquire about special consideration to reduce CPL reporting requirements, or if you require clarification about the CPL program or the reporting of your CPL, please contact Vicki Hackl at [email protected]. 

Changing Member Status and Transfers  | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com)

Has your Address or any other Contact Details Changed?

Click here to update your home or employer contact information for APPI and CIP, and return the completed form to [email protected]

 

Simon Fraser University Request to Participate The Planning Program within the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University hopes to learn more about professional planners and their use of planning methods and information.  We are conducting a survey whose results will help us better prepare planning students who graduate from SFU’s accredited undergraduate planning program for planning careers in Canada. Here is a direct link to the survey for anyone interested in participating in it: https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/FGBGKFD Book your Conference Accommodations now! Accommodations and Venue | Alberta Professional Planners Institute (albertaplanners.com) 2023 APPI Conference Sponsor Opportunities Conference Program Schedule