World Town Planning Day Gala
November 2018
PIBC celebrates it's 60th anniversary at the World Town Planning Day gala.
MoreThe timeline was made to index important events in the history of PIBC and inform users on the subjects contained within. This a legacy project which will continue to be updated, and so will be a living timeline, designed to be interactive and updateable. There are many different kinds of events which have shaped the Institute; including Institute Affairs, which relate to the inner workings of the Institute; Historical Events, which are important milestones at the local, provincial, and national level which have influenced the Institute; Policy and Legislation, which is a grouping of the various pieces of legislation which have molded the form of the Institute.
In return for joining the Confederation, BC's massive debt was absorbed, and the Canadian government promised a railway to the Pacific.
View on timelineThe TPIC was formed with the recognition that planning the cities and communities of Canada was a necessary and fruitful activity. In 1914, only three provinces had planning statutes. By 1924 each province except Quebec had some kind of statute related to planning. The influence of the TPIC was immense in kickstarting this legislative process.
View on timelineProfessor Carlos Maria della Paolera started World Town Planning Day (also known as World Urbanism Day) in 1949.
View on timelineUBC began this program with the hopes of developing a cohesive body of academically trained planners
View on timelineCouncil met to discuss the goals for the Institute on the 12th of December, 1957
View on timelineAt the second meeting of PIBC's inaugural council, the positions of Presidency and Vice-Presidency were filled, and discussion regarding incorporation was had.
View on timelineThe Planning Institute of British Columbia was incorporated as a society of urban and regional planners under the "Society Act" in 1958.
View on timelineThe "Planning Act" was worked on throughout 1959 in order to solidfy the legal status of planning in British Columbia.
View on timelineThe Institute, when it began, placed fairly minimal restrictions on membership, but, in 1961, found it optimal to update their by-laws and restrict membership on the basis of age.
View on timelineWith the pressure of industry rising by the year, if not the month, there was a special presentation at the Annual General Meeting of 1964 regarding the importance of "selling" the practice of planning.
View on timelineThe Planning Institute of British Columbia has always been aware of potential ethical dilemmas with its members, and conducted its first investigation when a claim was made against a member of the Institute in 1967.
View on timelineConversations with the BC Society of Landscape Architects occured throughout 1968 regarding the definition of what a Landscape Architect was, and how that related to the profession of planning.
View on timelineRegional planning was dissolved and replaced with regional districts, which operated slightly above the municipal level
View on timelineTo protect vital agricultural land, the provincial government passed legislation in 1973 which created both the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), and the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC).
View on timelineThe now defunct PhD of planning at the University of British Columbia was a program for advanced study and research.
View on timelineThe Islands Trust Act was created to protect British Columbia's coastline.
View on timelineGraham Stallard is the only person to have been elected for the position of president of PIBC twice.
View on timelinePIBC contributed to a Joint Statement on the Agricultural Land Reserve.
View on timelineUp until this point, planners in the Yukon had been associated with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
View on timelineThe Land Use Act (LUA) created stipulations on land use throughout the province, which gave planners a formal, legislative framework to work with.
View on timelineOne of the integrative moves made by PIBC was to begin offering candidacy examinations in Yukon.
View on timelineWhen Vancouver won the 1979 bid for Expo 86, it heralded the beginning of a new era for the city.
View on timelineThe designation of "Registered Planner" became a reality in 1989, when PIBC secured this occupational title protection.
View on timelineCORE was designed to increase collaborative planning and stakeholder investment.
View on timelineThe first LRMP focused on the crown land resources in the area surrounding Kamloops.
View on timelineUNBC offered a bachelors of science degree in environmental planning from 1996 to 2004, when they began offering a bachelors degree in planning specifically.
View on timelinePIBC celebrates it's 60th anniversary at the World Town Planning Day gala.
MoreVancouver Island University is the most recent addition to the list of schools PIBC supplies a scholarship to.
More2018's Annual Conference was PIBC's highest attended event thus far. It was held in Victoria, British Columbia.
MorePIBC has distributed editions of Planning West to its members since 2003, and decided in 2017 to give greater emphasis to the visual aspect of the...
MoreAndrew Ramlo's council continued to develop the strategic plan of PIBC, support the Continued Professional Learning (CPL) practices of the Institute,...
MoreIn 2016, the University of British Columbia conglomerated the Master of Arts and Master of Science planning degrees into a single degree: the Master...
MoreThe new act repositioned PIBC within the revised definitions of the act, which PIBC then had to adjust to.
MoreThe task force was designed to compile research, engage membership, and recommend action items to council.
MoreThe Planning Institute of British Columbia underwent significant changes in 2016, including their reaction to the definitional changes made by the...
MoreHeld in Whitehorse, Yukon, the Northern Planners Conference was a resounding success that tackled many important issues related to planning in the...
MoreThe program focuses on community and small-city planning, with an emphasis on sustainability, First Nations planning, and urban design.
MoreDaniel Huang's council focused on increasing the profile of the planning profession, and on determining the ethical underpinnings of the membership.
MorePIBC remains committed to public and environmental issues, and contributed to this statement with a variety of other professional groups.
MoreAndrew Young provided leadership for council during a period where implementation of membership and accreditation standards was emphasized, as was the...
MoreThe creation of a national board which handles all assessment and certification for individual planners and planning schools across Canada.
MorePIBC revamped its membership model to be in accordance with national standards in 2012.
MorePIBC worked with CIP and other branches of professional planning groups to establish a new professional designation. The result of this work was the...
MorePIBC and other Provincial and Territorial Institutes and Associations (PTIA's) agreed, along with the Canadian Institute of Planners, to form a...
MoreCouncil under Joan's leadership adjusted the institute's bylaws to reflect changes made on the national level via the Planning for the Future project.
MoreThe Planning Institute of British Columbia is dedicated to the health and well being of British Columbians, and consulted with the BC Health Services...
MoreThrough member surveys, PIBC collected data on what it's members wanted to see from council in the future.
MoreLindsay Chase MCIP worked as the Director of Development Services for the Town of View Royal, near Victoria on Vancouver Island before serving a term...
MorePIBC, with the support of the Canadian Institute of Planners, organized and held its first gala celebrating World Town Planning Day, an event...
MoreThe Planning Institute of British Columbia maintains an interest in the education of planners, and contributed to a strategic analysis of SCARP in...
MoreThe Planning for the Future Project began a series of changes to the membership standards and practices for the Canadian Institute of Planners.
MoreUNBC's Bachelor of Planning program was recognized in 2005 as an accredited program by the Professional Standards Board.
MoreThe program specifically related to planning is recognized by the Professional Standards Board as an accredited program.
MorePIBC maintains a member on the Committee to preserve its interests with regard to the development and preservation of the Chinatown area.
MorePIBC introduced CPL in 2003, and the program was quickly adopted nationwide.
MoreIn 2003, PIBC decided to revamp their newsletter and rebrand it.
MorePIBC began contributing to a scholarship at the University of Northern British Columbia in 2002.
MoreThe Canadian Institute of Planners recommended that PIBC begin celebrating World Town Planning Day by hosting events or otherwise recognizing the...
MorePIBC is committed to sustainable practices, and in 2001 was engaged with the Energy Aware Committee.
MoreChanges to legislation and planning policy necessitated a series of reviews and changes.
MoreThe Royal Town Planning Institute organized an Education Commission on planners, and asked PIBC to consult. The goal was to provide information about...
MoreUNBC offered a bachelors of science degree in environmental planning from 1996 to 2004, when they began offering a bachelors degree in planning...
MoreThe first LRMP focused on the crown land resources in the area surrounding Kamloops.
MoreCORE was designed to increase collaborative planning and stakeholder investment.
MoreThe designation of "Registered Planner" became a reality in 1989, when PIBC secured this occupational title protection.
MoreWhen Vancouver won the 1979 bid for Expo 86, it heralded the beginning of a new era for the city.
MoreOne of the integrative moves made by PIBC was to begin offering candidacy examinations in Yukon.
MoreThe Land Use Act (LUA) created stipulations on land use throughout the province, which gave planners a formal, legislative framework to work with.
MoreUp until this point, planners in the Yukon had been associated with the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).
MorePIBC contributed to a Joint Statement on the Agricultural Land Reserve.
MoreGraham Stallard is the only person to have been elected for the position of president of PIBC twice.
MoreThe Islands Trust Act was created to protect British Columbia's coastline.
MoreThe now defunct PhD of planning at the University of British Columbia was a program for advanced study and research.
MoreTo protect vital agricultural land, the provincial government passed legislation in 1973 which created both the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), and...
MoreRegional planning was dissolved and replaced with regional districts, which operated slightly above the municipal level
MoreConversations with the BC Society of Landscape Architects occured throughout 1968 regarding the definition of what a Landscape Architect was, and how...
MoreThe Planning Institute of British Columbia has always been aware of potential ethical dilemmas with its members, and conducted its first investigation...
MoreWith the pressure of industry rising by the year, if not the month, there was a special presentation at the Annual General Meeting of 1964 regarding...
MoreThe Institute, when it began, placed fairly minimal restrictions on membership, but, in 1961, found it optimal to update their by-laws and restrict...
MoreThe "Planning Act" was worked on throughout 1959 in order to solidfy the legal status of planning in British Columbia.
MoreThe Planning Institute of British Columbia was incorporated as a society of urban and regional planners under the "Society Act" in 1958.
MoreAt the second meeting of PIBC's inaugural council, the positions of Presidency and Vice-Presidency were filled, and discussion regarding incorporation...
MoreCouncil met to discuss the goals for the Institute on the 12th of December, 1957
MoreUBC began this program with the hopes of developing a cohesive body of academically trained planners
MoreProfessor Carlos Maria della Paolera started World Town Planning Day (also known as World Urbanism Day) in 1949.
MoreThe TPIC was formed with the recognition that planning the cities and communities of Canada was a necessary and fruitful activity. In 1914, only three...
MoreIn return for joining the Confederation, BC's massive debt was absorbed, and the Canadian government promised a railway to the Pacific.
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CloseThis timeline catalogues the events which have shaped the history of the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC).
The timeline was made to index important events in the history of PIBC and inform users on the subjects contained within. This a legacy project which will continue to be updated, and so will be a living timeline, designed to be interactive and updateable. There are many different kinds of events which have shaped the Institute; including Institute Affairs, which relate to the inner workings of the Institute; Historical Events, which are important milestones at the local, provincial, and national level which have influenced the Institute; Policy and Legislation, which is a grouping of the various pieces of legislation which have molded the form of the Institute.