Welcome to the PIBC Peer Learning Network

Empowering planners, practitioners and partners through shared knowledge and collaboration.
 

What's New 

With the generous support of the Province of BC, PIBC launched the Peer Learning Network (PLN) in January 2024. Over the course of 2.5 years, PIBC designed and delivered a diverse range of offerings to facilitate peer-to-peer learning about provincial housing legislation and related matters.

The Peer Learning Network formally concluded as of June 30, 2026 but existing PLN resources, including this website, will continue to be available online.

We want to hear about your experience and views about the Peer Learning Network! Your feedback is extremely valuable and will be used to inform PIBC's ongoing and future efforts to deliver effective and beneficial resources and services.
 

PLN Closing Survey - Take the Survey by July 24!

Take PLN Closing Survey here! Please complete this short survey by July 24, 2026. After you complete the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter into a random draw to win your choice of 1 of 2 available gift cards. Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback!

 

Final Memo - Regional Support for Small-Scale Housing Delivery

The final memo summarizing the findings from the joint PIBC/Small Housing BC project on regional support for small-scale housing delivery is now available online. This province-wide engagement process included 12 key informant interviews with planners and local government representatives, as well as 7 regional engagement sessions involving 47 participants representing municipalities, regional districts, consultants, and planning professionals from BC communities. The project also included the collection and review of implementation resources, examples, and supporting materials shared by participants.

Click here to read this Final Memo on Regional Support for Small-Scale Housing Delivery.

Click here to watch the PLN webinar featuring this project and Tamara White from Small Housing BC.

 

PIBC Intelligent Inventory

Learn more about the updated PIBC Intelligent Inventory. This tool is intended to empower planners and practitioners to efficiently query, analyze, and compare policies and regulations between communities. Currently, the PIBC Intelligent Inventory includes additional Official Community Plans and zoning bylaws for local governments in BC. PIBC retained NeuraCities, in association with MODUS Planning, Design & Engagement, to undertake the work. 
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Free Webinar: Introduction to PIBC Intelligent Inventory (April 8) 
Click here for this webinar recording, available on the PIBC YouTube channel. You can also download the webinar's presentation here.
 

Housing Advisory Bulletins - Lunch & Learn Webinar Recording

PIBC has released new PLN resources - Housing Advisory Bulletins (HABs) - to cover three major topic areas related to recently enacted legislation in BC. These bulletins provide foundational information for planners and practitioners who wish to learn more about key housing concepts. You can find these bulletins in the PLN Resource Library by selecting "PIBC" under the "Source" filter.

The recording of this free Lunch & Learn and a copy of the presentation slides are available here.
 

About the PIBC PIBC Peer Learning Network

Through the PIBC Peer Learning Network (PLN), participants can:

• Share knowledge, best practices and experiences complying with recently-enacted provincial housing legislation.
• Learn about local government-initiated efforts to expand housing supply and create complete communities.

Click here to read the Ministry of Housing's official press release about the PLN and the funding provided to PIBC for its development.

 

Contact PLN

Questions about the PLN and related activities? Please email peerlearning@pibc.bc.ca.