Memorial Hirst Fly Through and Public Engagement
McElhanney identified that a fly through visualization was a useful communication and engagement tool for the Memorial Hirst project.
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Proposed changes in BC Legislation to affect housing, zoning, official community plans, and amenity cost charges
December 1st, 2023 Throughout early November 2023, the BC Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Housing made four separate announcements that will affect municipalities in BC. These announcements are part of three bills (Bill 44-2023, Bill 46-2023, and Bill 47-2023) and, if passed, would amend the Local Government Act. McElhanney’s urban planners prepared a summary of…
Town of Smithers Official Community Plan (OCP)
Smithers maintained a strong mountain town identity and sense of place, and wanted future growth to be managed by an OCP that respected community values.
Village of Tahsis Official Community Plan Update
In the face of that seasonal population growth, the Village of Tahsis recognized that an updated Official Community Plan (OCP) was needed.
Port McNeill Official Community Plan
Port McNeill recognized that an updated Official Community Plan (OCP) would establish guidelines for the future of the community.
As-and-When Planning Services
McElhanney supports small and medium-sized municipalities by providing planning services so that they are ready for development.
Ford to Tappen Public Engagement
McElhanney delivered digital engagement services and kept communication channels open without relying on physical meetings.
Town of Olds Housing Needs Assessment
The Town of Olds engaged McElhanney to complete a Housing Needs Assessment to examine and present housing needs within the municipality.
BX Creek Intake Dam Removal Design
With the dam set to expire as a sediment pond, RDNO focused on decommissioning the facility and returning the creek to a natural state.
Town of Ponoka Municipal Development Plan
To accommodate community growth, the Town of Ponoka engaged McElhanney to lead a review of their Municipal Development Plan in mid-2022.