Welcome to the PIBC Peer Learning Network
Empowering planners, practitioners and partners through shared knowledge and collaboration.
What's New
PIBC is delivering three research projects to meet the needs of planners and practitioners in British Columbia.
Housing Advisory Bulletins - Online Lunch & Learn on May 6
PIBC has released new PLN resources - Housing Advisory Bulletins (HABs) - to cover three major topic areas related to recently enacted legislation in British Columbia - development economics of housing, infrastructure and community amenities, and inclusionary housing regulations and policies.
The bulletins provide foundational information for planners and practitioners who wish to learn more about key housing concepts. PIBC retained B&A Studios, in association with City Squared Consulting and Hemson Consulting, to undertake the work. You can find these bulletins in the PLN Resource Library by selecting "PIBC" under the "Source" filter.
Register here and join us for a free online Lunch and Learn on May 6 where we will discuss these new resources for planners and practitioners working in housing.
Try the PIBC Intelligent Inventory
PIBC has developed an inventory of local government plans and regulations powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This tool is intended to empower planners and practitioners to efficiently query, analyze, and compare policies and regulations between communities.
As a first step, the PIBC Intelligent Inventory includes Official Community Plans and zoning bylaws for 80 local governments in British Columbia. PIBC retained NeuraCities, in association with MODUS Planning, Design & Engagement, to undertake the work. Learn more about the PIBC Intelligent Inventory.
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.
Regional Focus Groups for Small-Scale Housing Delivery
PIBC has partnered with Small Housing BC to delve into the specific conditions, constraints and opportunities in different parts of the province in relation to delivering small-scale multi-unit housing (SSMUH). The project leverages PIBC’s Peer Learning Network resources and Chapter networks and Small Housing BC’s expertise on missing middle housing.
As part of this project, we have recruited planners and practitioners who work in local government or in private practice (for-profit or non-profit) to participate in focus groups in May. These sessions will focus on information gathering and exploration of potential solutions to getting more small-scale housing built. After the completion of theses focus groups, PIBC will share a technical memo summarizing the key findings along with a free webinar in June - stay tuned!
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.
PIBC INTELLIGENT INVENTORY
Search, compare, and verify OCPs and zoning bylaws in British Columbia using this first-of-its-kind AI tool built for planners.
PLN Webinars & Events
Click here to register for PLN events, including webinars and workshops, and to access PLN webinar recordings.
Resource Library
Access PLN resources including Guidance Documents from the Province of BC. You can also submit resources to share with your peers.
Learn More about the PLN
Learn more about the PLN Action Plan, including progress reports and insights from engagement surveys.
Contact PLN
Questions about the PLN and related activities? Please email peerlearning@pibc.bc.ca.
