About the Peer Learning Network (PLN)

It was announced in September 2023 that the Province of B.C., Ministry of Housing was partnering with the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) to develop and implement a new Peer Learning Network (PLN) to support local government staff with their counterparts across the province. The need for a PLN was identified during consultation with stakeholders as part of the Province’s Development Approvals Process Review (DAPR). 

Through the PLN, participants will:

• Share knowledge, best practices and experiences complying with recently-enacted provincial housing legislation.
• Learn about local government-initiated efforts to expand housing supply and create complete communities.

The Province announced it will provide PIBC with $500,000 CAD in funding over 3 years for the development and implementation of a PLN. Click here to read the Ministry of Housing's official press release.

Learn more about the PLN's strategic action plans, deliverables and engagement results below.
  

PLN Phase 2 Action Plan

The PIBC Peer Learning Network was formed in January 2024 to support practitioners and local governments across BC as they implement new policies and regulations in alignment with newly enacted provincial housing legislation. PIBC recently completed all tasks and actions associated with its PLN Phase 1 Action Plan and is working to evolve its PLN activities to continue to meet the needs of practitioners across the province.

The  PIBC PLN Phase 2 Action Plan is a living document that is expected to evolve as the implementation of individual actions proceeds and further meaningful feedback is generated. PIBC will continue to deliver peer education through access to virtual learning opportunities and digital resources, allowing practitioners to access the topic specific resources they need, when they need them.

Click here to read the PLN Phase 1 Action Plan Summary report and the PLN Input & Engagement Survey 2 report.

PIBC Peer Learning Network - Input & Engagement Surveys

Thank you for providing your valuable input to PIBC PLN Input & Engagement Surveys. Please see below for our survey reports. 
Click here to read the PIBC PLN Survey 1 report (Feb 2024)
Click here to read the PIBC PLN Survey 2 report (Aug 2024)

Questions about the PLN and related activities? Please email peerlearning@pibc.bc.ca.