Planning 101 for Economic Developers

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The Planning 101 for Economic Developers seminar is a one-day introduction to the world of planning.

Topics

Understanding the language of planners
Provincial planning perspective
Local planning perspective
Collaboration, team building and a unified voice

Speakers

Heather Hall

Dr. Heather Hall is an Assistant Professor in the Economic Development and Innovation program within the School of Environment, Enterprise and Development at the University of Waterloo. Heather grew up in Northern Ontario and has a professional and personal interest in researching planning and economic development in northern regions. This includes: regional development planning, policy and practice; community readiness and community impacts related to natural resource development; planning in slow-growth and declining communities; and innovation and entrepreneurship in rural and northern contexts. She has a PhD. in Geography from Queen’s University (Kingston), an M.A. in Planning from the University of Waterloo, and a B.A. in Geography from Laurentian University (Sudbury).