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Wednesday, August 15, 2018 to Thursday, February 28, 2019
Eastern District Book Club: Getting Cities Right
Fox & Feather Pub and Grill
283 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario
On Wednesday, August 22th the Book Club will meet from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Fox & Feather Pub and Grill to discuss Gord Hume's new book, Getting Cities Right: A Blueprint for Creating a Better Future or our Cities. All are welcome to attend!
See below for details on how to purchase the book.
About Getting Cities Right
“There are two great tectonic shifts happening in government right now - first, a very different and difficult political climate; and second, a vast technology revolution that is changing jobs, business, lives and municipalities.
Getting Cities Right offers a bold and intrepid look at the current political environment globally, and how that impacts local governments. And, it shares a thoughtful and challenging analysis of the new technology that is changing how we live and work - and how municipalities will do business.
Getting Cities Right is about the future of local government in the face of these challenges. It is about creating modern urban centres that will flourish by embracing innovation, technology, and a more global perspective.
From Artificial Intelligence, to the Internet of Things, to Sentient Tools, to Robots and Bots, this exciting new book offers reader[s] a heady picture of the changes that are coming. These opportunities are contrasted against the stark reality [of] how city halls and municipalities have been operated and managed in the past, and against global political uncertainties that loom large in the background."
About Gord Hume
“Gord Hume is recognized as one of Canada's leading voices on municipal government, sustainable urban development, cultural planning, and creative cities. He is a very popular public speaker, an advisor to civic governments and a respected and often provocative author. He is an articulate and thoughtful commentator on civic government and community issues..."
https://gordhume.com/about/about-gord-hume/
Tips and Tools for Accessible Recreation
This is a webinar. Please visit the following website to register for the online event:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tips-and-tools-for-accessible-recreation-tickets-47595217577
Join us for an informative webinar with a special focus on the Design of Public Spaces Standard and accessible outdoor play spaces and recreation programs.
Our session will profile Accessibility Champions that have successfully developed public spaces and programs that are inclusive to people with disabilities. Joining us this month are Camp Kawartha's Executive Director, Jacob Rodenburg and Pickering Soccer Club's Executive Director, Matt Greenwood, who will be talking about the accessibility features of their programming, challenges experienced and some helpful tips.
*NOTE* If you require an alternative format of the presentation or have any accessibility requests related to accessing the content of the webinar, please contact the webinar team at aoda.events@ontario.ca
This is a webinar. Please visit the following website to register for the online event:https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tips-and-tools-for-accessible-recreation-tickets-47595217577
Mentor Mash-Up II (Peterborough)
Publican House Brewery
300 Charlotte Street, Peterborough
Come to a casual learning event with tips and discussions to help you navigate the pre-candidate, candidate, mentor and sponsor roles under the Professional Standards Board process. We will have speakers from the PSB and seasoned planners who are mentoring/sponsoring current candidates. Bring your questions and experience to the discussion!
The Principles of Traffic and Transportation - 20 Week Evening Lecture Series
The seminars will start September 12th and continue until February 2019 (total 20). The seminars will take place every Wednesday between 5:30 - 7:00pm at the Markham Civic Centre located at 101 Town Centre Blvd. Markham Ontario.
Introduction
The transportation system is being asked to play a greater role in society these days as we strive to move people, fuel the economy, be more energy efficient, and address the role of the automobile in climate change.
These are broad themes that will affect the transportation profession for years to come, however at the 'street level' there is still the day-today of designing, operating, evaluating and improving the local transportation system in our cities and towns.
Whether you are new to the transportation industry, are looking to refresh your knowledge on transportation principles, or if you have taken on a new responsibility or are working in a ‘niche area’ and wish to broaden your knowledge, PTRC’s 20 week evening lecture series offers a cost-effective and time-inexpensive training course that will benefit both the participating employee and their employer.
This evening seminar program has been running in Europe for over fifteen years. After the success of the program in Toronto from 2011 - 2014, PTRC will again be running the series from September 2018 to February 2019.
Structure
The series will consist of 20 lectures delivered by local experienced transportation practitioners from consultancies, local authorities and governments, who are experts in their
field. Presenters will be drawn from consulting firms, local agencies, academia and other government bodies. Each seminar will cover a specific topic and the content has been devised as far as possible to cover the typical principles of a transportation scheme.
Tutors will be encouraged to design interactive sessions to accompany their talk and there will be plenty of time for discussion and questions, and may also open up opportunities for networking.
To register, please click on the link https://event.ciltuk.org.uk/uploads/public/PTRC/Toronto%20Lecture%20Series%202018%20-%20Markham%20Final%20Web.pdf
Creating the Isabel: An architect-led tour of the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
390 King Street West
Kingston, Ontario
Join fellow OPPI members on Thursday September 13th at 5:30 pm for an insider’s tour of the beautiful Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts, winner of an Award of Excellence as part of the 2017 City of Kingston Livable City Design Awards, as well as the first ever Lieutenant Governor of Ontario's Award for Design Excellence. Robert Matthews, Principal at N45 Architecture, will begin with a presentation and then lead a tour of the facility with Tricia Baldwin, Director of the Isabel, who will provide additional insights.
Afterwards, join us at the Portsmouth Tavern at 96 Yonge Street, to continue the conversation. See you there!
14th Annual MYPAC Social
Malaparte at TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King Street West)
The Master in Environmental Studies at York Planning Alumni Committee (MYPAC) invites you to the 14th Annual Planning Alumni Social on Thursday, September 20, 2018. This year's event coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Faculty of Environmental Studies and along with this momentous occasion, we have decided to shift the date of our social to the early fall.
Once again we have chosen to host our event at a truly unique venue, Malaparte at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. Located within Toronto’s vibrant downtown entertainment district, this beautiful venue provides attendees an opportunity to socialize in a breathtaking space, while overlooking stunning cityscape views and enjoying the delicious catering of Oliver and Bonacini.
For more information and to register click here
Ticket Prices:
Regular: $40.00
Student: $25.00
How to Create Engaging Sessions - September 26, 2018
Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown Toronto
475 Yonge St
Toronto
Rosedale Room
Participants are asked to bring a copy of their presentation with them so they can work together with the facilitator in a one-on-one coaching session.
Participants may be able to claim learning units under OPPI’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) program. Please consult the CPL Program Guide for more information.
There will be no breakfast or lunch. Only beverages (coffee, tea and water) will be provided.
How to Create Engaging Sessions - September 26, 2018
Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown Toronto
475 Yonge St
Toronto
Rosedale Room
Participants are asked to bring a copy of their presentation with them so they can work together with the facilitator in a one-on-one coaching session.
Participants may be able to claim learning units under OPPI’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) program. Please consult the CPL Program Guide for more information.
There will be no breakfast or lunch. Only beverages (coffee, tea and water) will be provided.
How to Create Engaging Sessions - September 27, 2018
Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown Toronto
475 Yonge St
Toronto
Rosedale Room
Participants are asked to bring a copy of their presentation with them so they can work together with the facilitator in a one-on-one coaching session.
Participants may be able to claim learning units under OPPI’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) program. Please consult the CPL Program Guide for more information.
There will be no breakfast or lunch. Only beverages (coffee, tea and water) will be provided.
How to Create Engaging Sessions - September 27, 2018
Courtyard by Marriott - Downtown Toronto
475 Yonge St
Toronto
Rosedale Room
Participants are asked to bring a copy of their presentation with them so they can work together with the facilitator in a one-on-one coaching session.
Participants may be able to claim learning units under OPPI’s Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) program. Please consult the CPL Program Guide for more information.
There will be no breakfast or lunch. Only beverages (coffee, tea and water) will be provided.
Cancellation Policy for OPPI Events
- Full refund: requires a minimum of one month's notice
- 75% refund: requires 2-4 weeks' notice
- No refund: if less than 2 weeks' notice
Cancellation Policy for Partnered Events
- Please contact the partnered organization directly
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