A Statement of Significance is a document that explains why a historic place is important and identifies the features of the place that should be preserved. Using case studies and a virtual exercise, workshop participants will learn how to assess a historic building’s heritage value, identify its character defining elements, and communicate this information in […]
It is necessary to properly maintain heritage buildings, and sometimes to make changes to them. This workshop will discuss best practices for this work, including striking a balance between heritage requirements and economic feasibility. Participants will be introduced to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, a nationally recognized manual that guides decisions […]
Join us in the beautiful mountain town of Whistler for Elevation 2.0, where planners and community builders from across the country will once again come together to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from diverse perspectives. This year's conference is an opportunity to spur conversations and collaborations on key planning issues that have been hampered […]
The 2022 SPPI Conference will be held at the Delta Hotel in Regina, Saskatchewan on September 26 & 27. Preliminary Program Now Available! Thank you to all of the speakers who put forward abstracts for our consideration. Schedule may be subject to change. Registration is NOW OPEN! Go to our SPPI Conference page to save […]
Author and urbanist Taras Grescoe will be providing a free public presentation on Thursday, November 24th at the Roxy Theatre, at 7 pm. Taras Grescoe is the author of Straphanger and other books/articles on sustainable public transportation and good urbanism. The event is funded by the college's Role Model Speaker fund, the Department of Geography and Planning, and […]
