Photographs of Ontario Planning Journal
February 2012 Edition
Healthy Communities &
Planning for Active Transportation
OPPI Symposium: September 20 & 21, 2012
Intensive training workshops have been added to the symposium line up.  Stay tuned for the preliminary program: OPPI website Public Health and Planning
The Ontario Public Health Association's Health and the Built Environment Workgroup: Public Health and Planning 101 Project is conducting a survey to gather information for the development of educational resources for both public health staff and community planning professionals working in the area of the built environment.  Your input is important! Survey open until February 17th Access Survey

Call for Nominations for OPPI Council
OPPI is seeking nominations for Council positions. Be a part of the team that is building the OPPI of tomorrow. Deadline is April 2nd.   OPPI website
 
OPPI Student Delegate - Call for Nominations
The Student Delegate on Council has an exciting opportunity to be involved in OPPI initiatives and to represent the interests of planning students across Ontario.Deadline is March 1st.  OPPI website

Student Scholarships
OPPI is pleased to again support planning education by offering province-wide scholarships. Deadline is March 1st: OPPI website

Excellence in Planning Award
OPPI's Excellence in Planning Awards program acknowledges the best professional accomplishments of members. Deadline is April 13th: OPPI website

Video Clip - 2011 Annual General meeting
OPPI’s Annual General Meeting was held on October 14, 2011.  Video celebrates our 25 years and shares a vision for OPPI’s future: OPPI’s YouTube Channel

Video Clip - Member Forum-Self Regulation: What’s it to You?
OPPI Council is ensuring that professional planners have the strong foundation they need for the future.  Work is underway to explore the process and actions needed for stronger legislation for the planning profession: OPPI’s YouTube Channel

Membership Renewal 2012
You are a valued member of CIP and OPPI. Your annual membership renewal was due on January 2, 2012.  If you have not done so already, please renew your membership at: OPPI website
 
Searching for a Job?
Targeted to planners, searching the OPPI job ads can save you time and effort when looking for a new position.  Please note: To view these postings, you need to be a member.

Upcoming Events

Urban Forum - It Pays to be Urban February 9, 2012 Ottawa, Eastern District
OPPI Ski Day February 16, 2012 The Blue Mountains, Ontario
OPPI Snowshoe Day February 16, 2012 The Blue Mountains, Ontario
2012 Farmland Preservation Forum February 17, 2012 Guelph, Ontario
10th Urban Transportation Summit March 6-7, 2012 Toronto, Ontario
Urban Forum - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly March 21, 2012 Ottawa, Eastern District
Heritage Conservation District Workshop March 24-25, 2012 Stratford, Ontario
Architectural Styles Workshop April 14-15, 2012 St. Marys, Ontario
Ryerson Planning Alumni Spring Reception May 23, 2012 Toronto, Ontario
OPPI Symposium: Healthy Communities and Planning for Active Transportation - Talking the Talk & Walking the Walk September 20-21, 2012 Markham, Ontario
Courses - Plan for 2012
OPPI offers a dynamic package of networking and educational opportunities in response to members' needs and demands. Course information and registration is available by clicking on the course links below.

Urban Design for Planners Course - April 19 - 20, 2012

Project Management for Planners Course - June 11 - 12, 2012

Planner as a Facilitator Course - June 11-12, 2012

Understanding Legislation Course - June 15, 2012

Planner at the OMB Course - June 22, 2012