In November 2018 the British Columbia Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing initiated a Development Approvals Process Review (DAPR) to examine current challenges and potential opportunities for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of local government development approvals processes.
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Update on Bill M216 - Input to Standing Committee by December 2
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PIBC is committed to keeping members informed about the status of Members' Bill M216 - Professional Reliance Act. The bill, as proposed and if enacted, would change and impact the role of certain professionals and the review and processing of development applications by local governments in British Columbia.
The Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) is very pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of the Institute has formally recognized and designated PIBC member Dr. David Witty Ph.D, RPP, FCIP, as a Life Member of the Planning Institute of British Columbia.
The call for proposals for next year's CIP/ PIBC national planning conference is open! Submit your program proposal by November 17, 2019 and join us next year in Whistler, BC, July 7th - 10th, 2020.
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PIBC 2025 CPL Webinar #5 – Balancing Density, Good Design…
November 26 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST CPL Units: 1.50
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Register Here Now! In light of recent Provincial housing policy changes and the push for more density, communities are adopting intensification…
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