About Planning West
Planning West is the PIBC's quarterly news magazine and provides articles and information of interest to the Institute's approximately 1,700 practicing professional planners, planning students, associate members and subscribers. Planning West contains an informative selection of feature articles and opinion pieces about contemporary planning topics and issues, book reviews, planning law and other professional practice updates, and information about the Institute and its activities.
Planning West magazine relies upon the submissions of volunteer members and other authors to regularly contribute to its rich and informative content. PIBC welcomes contributions and articles from members and non-members alike who are interested in reaching a professional planning audience or have something planning-related to share.
Planning West magazine is published every winter, spring, summer and fall by PIBC and is coordinated by the following editorial and publication team:
- Editor & Layout: Kristin Agnello RPP, MCIP
- Production & Advertising: Cindy Cheung, PIBC Communications & Marketing Specialist
Archives
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Recent Featured Articles
Planning West Summer 2023 - PIBC 2023 Annual Conference & PIBC Awards (August 2023)
Coming Together to Move Ahead: It Takes a Village (PIBC Annual Conference Summary)
PIBC 2023 Award Winners
Higher Learning Update: Crisis Response from UBC Planning Students
Planning West Spring 2023 - The Water Issue (May 2023)
Sea2City Design Challenge: Transformation, Resilience and Decolonization in Vancouver's False Creek
PIBC's Planning Practice & Reconciliation Committee Update: 3 Years & Counting
Program & Student Research Updates: SFU's Resource & Environmental Management Program

