Promoting Planning Excellence in Saskatchewan SPPI is a

Promoting Planning Excellence in Saskatchewan

SPPI is a professional association providing services to benefit the professional planner, their employers, the public, and the communities and clients serviced by planners in Saskatchewan. SPPI is an affiliate of CIP – Canadian Institute of Planners

Future Endeavors Humble Beginnings SPPI: THE BEGINNING • SPPI was incorporated in 1963 • There were 13 members • “We do not have a large membership…At some future date when our organization has grown in size and in influence commensurate with the importance and value of the contribution which we can make the development of the Province, may this evening be remembered as the start of it all” E. Levin, First General Meeting, 1963 • 2013 - 113 Full Members, 71 Candidate Members, 9 Pre-Candidate Members, 33 Student Members • Continue to strive to elevate the importance and value of the Planning profession

THE GOALS OF THE INSTITUTE ARE: To ensure to the public the proficiency and competence of professional community planners in the practice of professional community planning To promote and improve the proficiency and competence of professional community planners in any matter relating to professional community planning To do all or any of such things as may promote the usefulness of professional community planners to the public. SPPI is an affiliate of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP)

ROLES OF COUNCIL President Elect Secretary/Treasurer Administration & Governance Promotions & Public Relations Professional Development • President sets direction of Council upon election, provides leadership for Council, spokesperson for SPPI. • President Elect represents SPPI at the national level (CIP) • Ensures that all documents and records of the Association are properly maintained • Responsible to oversee the financial affairs of the Association • Administer & Establish Council Policies & Bylaws that ensure efficient operations of the Association, appropriate administration of the Code of Ethics, and implements procedures of the national planning body • Deliver the Annual SPPI Planning Conference • Promote the operations of SPPI to members & general public • Provide communications to the membership • Provide support to the membership in areas such as CPL reporting and obtaining full membership • Actively seek and provide information to the membership on learning opportunities

MEMBER SERVICES A professional code of ethics upon which to ensure the planning profession in Saskatchewan provides the highest level of service and enhances confidence in the profession Professional Liability Insurance and access to other insurance options through CIP Networking opportunities through the use of consultant listings, job postings, annual conferences, educational events, & volunteer opportunities Exclusive use of the title “Registered Professional Planner” and the initials “RPP" and “MCIP” (Full Members) Membership portability across Canada (subject to provincial legislation) and reciprocal agreements with planning institutes abroad. Volunteer opportunities through which to contribute to the profession and network with professional peers.

GROWING & WORKING FOR YOU Creating new interactive learning opportunities Introducing blogs, discussion forums, new website Consistent & Effective communication with members Email, Social Media, new website Enhancing services for Candidate members to obtain Full Membership Increasing the profile of Planners in Saskatchewan Active promotion of planning in Saskatchewan Listening to the Membership What would you like to see?

SPPI : A NEW DIRECTION v v v v Promote planning excellence in Saskatchewan through ensuring planning is seen as an essential service for organizations. Provide professional development opportunities to all members across the spectrum. Represent the planning profession in policy issues which have the potential to affect the profession. Strengthened tie to CIP initiatives. Enhanced communication both internally and externally Effective implementation and administration of legislation and policies. Revenues support strategic and operational initiatives. Facilitate the progress of the majority of candidate members to become RPP’s

WHY IS PLANNING SO IMPORTANT NOW?

Saskatchewan is currently ranked among the top two provinces for: § Non-residential investment § Urban housing starts § International exports § Manufacturing shipments § Retail sales § Unemployment rates and rates of employment growth § Average weekly earnings § Real wage growth; and § Saskatchewan's population reached an all-time record of 1. 1 M at the end of 2012, the largest year-over-year increase in the province's 107 year history.

GROWTH IS EVIDENT ACROSS SASK § New storage Facilities in Air Ronge § New local restaurants in Avonlea and Coronach § New seed warehouse in Avonlea § A community lottery in Biggar raises $63 K to invest back into local communities § Hudson Bay re-opens the Weyerhaeuser OSB mill, recalling nearly all of the 140 employees § Big Muddy Badlands in southern Sask hits Reader's Digest Top 10 List of places to see in Canada § Estevan is teaming up nine municipalities to investigate the possibility of a new water system

EVEN THE WORLD IS TAKING NOTICE "Saskatchewan boasts the fastest economic growth rate of any Canadian province. ” The Economist "The U. S. buys more oil from Saskatchewan than it does from Kuwait. No wonder the CEO of one Fortune 500 company describes the prairie province as the 'next sovereign wealth fund'. " Fortune magazine "The resource-rich province has the brightest prospects of any region in Canada. " The Globe and Mail "…An economic superstar. " CNN Radio

GROWTH DEMANDS GOOD PLANNING TO: § facilitate the orderly and efficient management of community growth and development, enabling safe, healthy and vibrant communities; and § secure investment into new infrastructure and development.

PLANNING IS GAINING MOMENTUM Many of Saskatchewan’s 786 rural and urban municipalities have been under pressure to respond to growth demands, spurring: § 158 municipalities to participate in the province’s Planning for Growth program § the development of 18 planning districts involving 88 municipalities and two First Nations across the province § an increase in the number of Official community plans (40% of municipalities); and Zoning bylaws (63% of municipalities) § A growing interest in establishing planning and development services to support local and regional demands for residential and commercial lots, expanding infrastructure, and servicing

THANK YOU! Questions?