The School of Planning at Dalhousie University invites applications for a tenure-stream Assistant Professor position, starting in July 2017. The School is looking for a new faculty member at the Assistant Professor level with a focus on teaching and research in planning history and theory. Other desired teaching and research areas are policy planning, land … Read More →
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LPPANS Video: New Technology in Urban Planning
LPPANS in cooperation with PLANifax recorded the Lunch and Learn session on November 30, 2016, presented in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, by Rob LeBlanc, president at Ekistics Plan+Design. Mr. LeBlanc shares some of the latest technological advances to influence planning. From Virtual Reality to Autonomous Vehicles, the discussion centres on new tools for visualization and new … Read More →
LPPANS Urban Forest Walk
Join HRM Planner, John Charles, and other LPPANS members on a tour of Dartmouth’s urban forest.
LPPANS Video: Neighbourhood Change
LPPANS in cooperation with PLANifax recorded the Lunch and Learn session on April 19th, 2016, presented by Dalhousie University Professor Jill Grant and research team. A pdf document of the presentation is available here: Grant – Neighbourhood change – LPPANS talk 2016 rev This seven-year (2012-2019) national research project is investigating the processes and results of neighbourhood change in … Read More →
LPPANS Video: Cultural Landscapes Session. February 5, 2016.
LPPANS in cooperation with PLANifax recorded the Lunch and Learn session on February 5th, 2016, presented by Leticia Smillie, HRM Cultural Planner, MURP, LPP. There were technical glitches with the projector during the first 5½ minutes of the presentation. A pdf document of Leticia’s presentation is available here: Cultural Landscape Lunch n%27 Learn feb 2016. Cultural Landscapes … Read More →
Shifting demographics in Atlantic Canada. December 9, 2015.
LPPANS recently collaborated with Planifax Productions to record a video of the Lunch n’ Learn Event on December 9, 2015 presented by Neil Lovitt, MCIP, CPT. Shifting demographics in Atlantic Canada will have numerous impacts; some we anticipate, and many that will catch us off guard. While planning involves making decisions today based on our … Read More →
Planner/Development Officer – The Town of Antigonish
The Town of Antigonish is facing unprecedented change over the next several years. In order that we may prepare for and embrace this change, the Department of Planning & Building Services is seeking a customer-oriented, motivated individual with strong creative problem solving abilities to assume the dual role of Municipal Planner / Development Officer. Antigonish … Read More →
Changes to Municipal Elections Act
Government wants to hear from Nova Scotians on proposed changes to the Municipal Elections Act. Nova Scotians can provide feedback by mail or email until September 4th. The department will introduce legislation amendments this fall. A discussion paper on municipal government and school board elections and rules around campaign financing is available on the Department of Municipal … Read More →
New Economic Data Shows Economic Value of Culture, Arts, Heritage, Sport
New Statistics Canada data released today, June 9, will give Nova Scotians and government a clearer understanding of the economic importance of the province’s culture and sport sectors. The 2010 Culture Satellite Account figures show arts, culture and heritage contribute about $868 million to Nova Scotia’s economy, and more than 14,000 jobs across the province. The data … Read More →
New Guide for Property Owners Who Want to Alter Watercourses
A new online guide on altering rivers, streams, lakes and ponds can help property owners and construction and forestry workers follow new rules to protect them. The Guide to Altering Watercourses explains when to call in experts, requirements for work with a higher risk to the environment and how to lessen damage to waterways and … Read More →
