From the category archives:
Community Consultation
Effective public involvement is crucial to every city project, from rezoning to LRT planning. I supported changes to the city’s planning process to involve neighbours earlier in major rezonings. Similarly, the city and the U of A must meaningfully involve the communities around South Campus for the potential 2017 Expo. The city is also working with the U of A on building a new Centre for Public Involvement, which builds on our innovative Citizen Panel budget consultation in 2009.
Giving neighbourhoods a voice will help build vibrant communities; increased transparency will make planning more efficient.
