Democracy is grounded in the trust that public feedback influences government decisions and policies. The feedback loop suggests that data obtained from public consultations serve to inform deliberation and ultimately influence outcomes.However, today, all too ...
As a pioneering civic network, PlaceSpeak empowers communities to build robust digital networks which are connected to physical places, such as streets neighbourhoods, schools, and more. The North Saanich Residents’ Association (NSRA) was recently considering ways ...
Following the legalization of cannabis in Canada, municipal governments in Ontario could opt out of allowing private cannabis retail stores by passing a resolution prior to January 22, 2019. Municipalities could opt in at a ...
In our recent white paper, we discussed the challenges that cities face when regulating home-sharing and short-term rentals (STRs). Faced with competing interests and perspectives, regulations need to balance the priorities and concerns of homeowners, ...