Empowering Communities: Shaping Saskatchewan’s Municipal Future
Join Northbound Planning for an immersive day of learning, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies tailored for municipal professionals. This free conference, specifically designed for Administrators, Asset Managers, Development Officers, and Foremen, delivers expert insights, practical tools, and an inside look at innovative technologies that can enhance your community’s success.
Date & Time
Thursday, December 12, 2024
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM (Lunch provided at noon)
Location
Aberdeen Recreation Complex
225 Central Ave, Aberdeen, SK
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Discover Key Insights for Effective Municipal Governance
This year’s conference will feature valuable sessions on critical areas of municipal management, with leading experts sharing the latest best practices, regulatory updates, and tools to improve efficiency in local governance. Attendees will have a chance to learn directly from industry leaders, explore a variety of specialized topics, and participate in a live demonstration of Northbound Planning’s cutting-edge community planner software solution. This tool is crafted to simplify and elevate every facet of municipal planning and development. Our demo will highlight its tailored features and intuitive workflows, including robust permit management, integrated GIS capabilities, and comprehensive asset tracking.
Featured Topics
Municipal Services
Board of Revision Guidance – Expert insights from Western Municipal Consulting.
Data Management Systems – Effective strategies for managing and preserving municipal records.
Bylaws and Policy Updates – Including boundary alteration procedures.
Public Utilities – Practical approaches to managing utilities and municipal assets.
Planning & Development
Subdivision and Development Applications – Streamlining applications and servicing agreements.
Permit Processes and Compliance – Guidelines for permits, structure types, and managing encroachments.
Funding and Fee Bylaws – Learn about available funding avenues and fee-related bylaws.
Surveying and Infrastructure Standards – Planning road access, construction, and site surveying practices.
Asset Management
Industry Trends: Advances in GIS integration, climate resilience planning, and financial forecasting for small municipalities.
Grant Opportunities: Overview of FCM funding programs, tips for aligning plans with climate grants, and leveraging partnerships.
Ongoing and Recent Projects: Highlights of successful projects, showcasing GIS integration of assets into our Community Planner Software.
Future Directions: Planned software enhancements, modular offerings, and streamlined grant application support.
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Experience Our Community Planner Software Solution
Northbound Planning is excited to showcase our powerful, customizable community planner software. This innovative solution is designed to support municipal teams with tools for everything from streamlined development permits to efficient asset management and beyond. Join us for a live demo to see how this software can transform your municipal planning processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve service delivery for your community.
This is a unique opportunity to gain actionable insights and strengthen your approach to municipal planning and asset management. The day will wrap up with a Q&A session, where you can connect directly with Northbound Planning’s experts to address specific questions.
Registration is now closed. We hope to see everyone there on the 12th!