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The Licensed Professional Planners Association of Nova Scotia (LPPANS) regulates professional land use planners in Nova Scotia.

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WHAT IS PLANNING?

Planning is the process through which governments, businesses and citizens come together to share their communities. Professional planners specialize in this process, helping improve communities in areas such as housing, transportation, heritage, tourism, climate change, culture, and many other areas.

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HOW TO BECOME A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL PLANNER

The most common route in becoming a Licensed Professional Planner (LPP) in Nova Scotia is through pursuing a Planning degree at a Canadian university. There are also options for licensing for those in planning that have related educational backgrounds and prior experience. More details on the application process and requirements are available in the Applicants section of our website.

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Events and happenings

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Nova Scotia 2025 Planning Conference – “Trade-Offs”

Shift+ 2025, Nova Scotia’s premier planning conference, happening in Halifax on March 27th and 28th, 2025. This year, we’re exploring the theme “Trade-Offs“, diving into the complexities of the decisions shaping our communities. Jointly organized by LPPANS and the Dalhousie School of Planning, this event promises engaging presentations, discussions, and workshops on the most pressing planning issues facing communities across Nova Scotia. Stay tuned for more details, and don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect and learn.

You can learn more at shiftplanningconference.com/about-shift

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