We’re excited to announce our first keynote speaker for #AdaptationTransformation2024: Brent Toderian! Don’t miss his informative and inspirational keynote about the transformation of community building in the planning profession. Register now! ow.ly/QKe950SYPvE

BIG NEWS! I’ll be the opening keynote at this year’s Ontario Professional Planners Institute OPPI Conference September 25th. “10 Big Elephants In The Room” regarding better city planning at a CRITICAL moment. Expect maximum bluntness! #Hamilton site.pheedloop.com/event/2024OPPI…

Join the OPPI Toronto District and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on August 27 for a fun and informative walking tour of Scarborough's Meadoway. Discover the planning, design, and implementation of one of Canada's largest linear urban parks. Register at

Join for a free, virtual event open to Candidate members for the upcoming RPP Exam. Recent RPP Panelists will review sample questions to provide some insight into the thought process for approaching exam questions. Register at: ow.ly/xPeY50STT6b

We're excited to announce our second keynote speaker for #AdaptationTransformation2024: Somia Sadiq, FCIP, RPP, CPP! Join her and OPPI Chair Claire Basinski for an inspiring keynote about overcoming planning challenges. Register now! ow.ly/rXjW50T19Nn

We're thrilled to be a fostering sponsor of AMO's Annual Conference for its 125th anniversary! Catch OPPI Chair Claire Basinski, RPP, discussing policy changes today, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. She'll also join the Insight Breakfasts tomorrow, 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Don't miss it!

Today is the last day to register for OPPI's Oak Ridges District guided tour of Historic Main Street Newmarket! Discover the area's rich history and unique design, and after the tour, unwind and network at a historic pub. Register at: ow.ly/Qm7j50T22Qk.

Are you heading to our conference in a group of five or more? Don’t forget to take advantage of our special corporate discounts, available for in-person and virtual attendees. For more details, visit ow.ly/pyHh50STizP

Important updates from the 2024 AMO Conference: PPS 2024, changes to the Planning Act, and Greenbelt policies will go into effect on October 20. "A Place to Grow" ends the same day. A 30-day feedback period starts on August 21. For more information, visit: ontario.ca/page/provincia…

We're excited to announce our third keynote speaker for #AdaptationTransformation2024: Dr. Shahana Alibhai! Join her and learn how planners can enhance decision-making and interaction skills with science. Register now! ow.ly/NoTe50T4WV1

Make the most of your conference experience! Stay at the Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, just steps from the Hamilton Convention Centre. We’re offering exclusive rates for participants and students. Book now for comfort and convenience! 🔗 ow.ly/FgH950STZmW

OPPI is currently exploring opportunities with post-secondary institutions in Ontario to create new planning programs. These programs will not replace existing programs and will ensure that more planners are able to enter the workforce each year.

On June 3, the Western Lake Ontario District partnered with the Niagara Bruce Trail Conservancy Chapter for a hike led by local volunteers and a BTC planner. Jennifer Roth explains how portions of the Trail on conservation authority or publicly owned land are considered secured.

This month's featured Planning Exchange Blog is written by Bright Opare, who explores how Canada can learn from the adaptation strategies used in Ghana to address its housing challenges. Read it here: ow.ly/bAcI50SU5Sm

📅 We’re just three weeks away from our #AdaptationTransformation2024 conference—are you ready? Join us for a three-day event featuring insightful workshops and informative discussions. Registration closes in one week; register now before it’s too late! ow.ly/JwLo50SLniw

Meet OPPI's 2024 Scholarship Recipients! We are delighted to celebrate this year's outstanding students who have demonstrated exceptional promise and dedication in their planning studies. To learn more about our recipients, visit ow.ly/gJjb50Taf4k.

Get ready — the call for proposals for #ACTION2025, CIP and OPPI’s (OPPI) national planning conference, opens next week! 🎉 The submission deadline is October 25, 11:59 p.m. PT 📷 Stay tuned to our channels for more info!

Exciting news: In-person registration for #AdaptationTransformation2024 is SOLD OUT! Want to join? Virtual tickets are still available. Prefer in-person? Join our waitlist by visiting ow.ly/uAtI50Tjgby

We are looking for volunteers to help moderate panels and monitor rooms at the #OPPIConference2024. If you are interested, please email [email protected] for more information.

In her latest quarterly video, OPPI Chair Claire Basinski, RPP, provides an update on several topics, including the release of the Provincial Planning Statement, the 2024 conference, ACTION25, and the current work OPPI is undertaking. Watch the video here: ow.ly/705350Tkg7e