General Manager of Development Services at the City of Kitchener. Passionate about building sustainable and vibrant communities. 🏳️🌈
Kitchener, ON
Joined July 2011
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NOW HIRING! We’re looking for a senior strategist, carbon & energy planning. This role will focus on innovative projects like:
🌳 A greenhouse gas emissions plan
🌳 A low carbon strategy framework and business plan
& more!
Interested? Apply by Sept. 12: bit.ly/3AJ43Jw
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Join us & our partners on Aug 10 from noon to 1:30 p.m. for a free webinar with @jay_pitter, an award-winning placemaker. This talk will explore the definition, principles & precedents related to equitable community engagement.
Learn more & register: kitchener.ca/speakerseries
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If you think of our Official Plan as a finished puzzle, zoning bylaws are pieces of the puzzle that get us to the 20-year vision.
Watch the video below to learn about zoning bylaws and minor variances 👇
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Who does what in the planning and development process in Kitchener? From applicants to staff to neighbours and other stakeholders, we cover it all in the video below 👇
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Pedestrians always have the right-of-way when you see the sign in the photo below (black figure on a white background). Whether or not there are flashing lights, you as a driver must stop for pedestrians when you see this sign.
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Want to learn about how we make choices about planning across Kitchener and in specific neighbourhoods? Watch the video below to learn about the tools we use throughout the planning process 👇
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Today is #NeighboursDay! Homes across #Kitchener will be hosting FREE outdoor parties with local musicians performing between 1 and 5 p.m. We can’t wait to see you around!
Learn more: kitchener.ca/neighboursday
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There's a lot that goes into city planning & the process can feel overwhelming. We've developed a video series to help you learn how planning & development works in Kitchener.
Watch the first video below for an intro, then watch the rest of the series: kitchener.ca/planningvideos
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Support the development of a new vision for #DTK and equity-based principles that will guide community-led transformation through a Downtown Community Working Group. The success of this initiative will be rooted in diversity of its participants. Kitchener.ca/volunteer
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Located in one of the world’s fastest growing tech sectors, the @CityKitchener has become synonymous with #innovation and entrepreneurship. Check out how Kitchener’s innovative approach to its new #strategicplan led to national recognition. municipalworld.com/articles/… #localgov
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Loved being a part of this. Explore @DTKitchener with @ryanantooa, @clarissadiokno and I as we share what we love most about DTK in the winter. 🏙️❄️🥶
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This year, we’re hosting a new speaker series on equity and city-building. On Jan 31, @LellyK will join us to discuss how cities fail women and what can be done to improve safety from gender-based violence in our cities.
Learn more & register: kitchener.ca/speakerseries
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Today is an important day for those of us still connected to traditional teachings. Today marks the winter solstice. We now head into the Big Sleep. It’s a time to rest, to heal, to rejuvenate. It’s a time for stories and reflection. There is much healing to do.
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NOTICE: The Iron Horse Trail crossing at Madison Avenue will be closed starting tomorrow, November 25, to improve the pedestrian crossing. There will be a raised crossing and pedestrian crossing installed.
Please detour via Peter St, Whitney Pl, Cedar St and Courtland Ave.
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Come join an amazing team of planners @CityKitchener. We can't wait to meet you!
NOW HIRING! We’re looking for experienced planners to join the #Kitchener team! If you want to work on projects like creating housing for everyone, leading community engagement, placemaking & more, we want to hear from you.
Apply by Oct 15: kitchener.ca/jobs
#CDNplanning
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Getting lots of great feedback but there's still time to add YOURS
CLOSING SOON 🚨 Take our survey to tell us what you think about a pedestrian-first street between the #KitchenerMarket ION station and the Kitchener Market! This survey closes on September 27: engagewr.ca/PedestrianFirstM…
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We’re planning to create a pedestrian-first street between the #KitchenerMarket ION station and the Kitchener Market. To do this, we need your feedback! Take this survey before September 27 to tell us what you think: engagewr.ca/PedestrianFirstM…
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Whether you're a professional designer, a design student, a community member or a young person; there's a category for you (and prize money)! We want your big ideas for Backyard Homes in Kitchener!
NEWS: We’re holding a design contest for backyard homes! Design a tiny house and tell us a story about the person or people who live in the home. You could win up to $2,500. 🏡 🎉
Learn more and enter before August 20: bit.ly/3ACLEfG
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Looking for a quick, easy & safe way to shop your favourite vendors at the #KitchenerMarket? Shop the online store & pick-up on Saturdays: kitchenermarket.ca/shoponlin…
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Join Kitchener Mayor @berryonline & Exec Dir of Ec Dev @CoryBluhm along with a panel of our community leaders & innovators as they explain how Kitchener has and continues to re-invent itself. We are the original kickstarters.
As we face yet another crisis @CityKitchener is poised to kickstart a growth-driven recovery effort through a new $110 million investment fund and Make It Kitchener 2.0 strategy. On June 23rd, join Mayor Berry Vrbanovic & key partners to learn more on.uli.org/oFbv50FaKYn
