Join us in learning how to take the next step. We need to learn how to look at planning differently. Planning to thrive involves embracing health and developing well being, individually and collectively, in the context of Our Communities, Our Economy, and Our Environment.

Hosted by the Brandon and Area Planning District, this event brings together elected officials, municipal administrators, educators and students, and public and private sector planners for three days of learning about the key issues facing planners in Manitoba today.

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Conference Sites and Accommodations:

Conference Accommodations: Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre Brandon
Toll free reservations: 1–800-852-2710
Booking reference number: 198542

Conference Accommodations: Royal Oak Inn & Suites
Toll free reservations: 1–800-852-2709
Booking reference number: 204380

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

David Wann, is an author, filmmaker, and speaker on the topic of sustainable lifestyles and designs. Simple Prosperity is a sequel to the best-selling book he coauthored, Affluenza, which is now in 9 languages. A third book in the “trilogy” about creating a more sensible way of life is The New Normal, which has just been published by St. Martin’s press. It presents 33 high-leverage actions that can shift our culture in a more sustainable direction.

Tam Lundy, Ph.D., consultant, educator and mentor in the field of human and social development, focusing on “The Change Initiative: Communities that Can!”

ALSO FEATURING:

Dr. Roger Gibbins, President & CEO, Canada West Foundation

George Farkouh, former mayor of Elliot Lake, ON

Pat Dugan, Consultant, Everett, WA

Beth Sanders, Principal, Populus Community Planning Inc., Edmonton, AB

Wayne Caldwell, Professor, School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, Guelph, ON