Creating consensus.
Developed Banff’s award-winning Community Plan and innovative character-based Land Use Bylaw. Responsible for initiating and overseeing long-range development plan (by IBI Group), including growth management. Extensive consultation and negotiation with environmental groups and Federal Government. Key issues were environmental conservation, heritage, sustainable tourism, affordable housing, design quality and community services.
Awards include:
Alberta Professional Planning Institute (APPI), Award of Excellence November 2000
Canadian Institute of Planners, VIP (Vision in Planning) Award - Doug Leighton (Town of Banff Director – Planning and Development) and IBI Group - 2012