Adaptable Development Approvals Process Toolkit
Project Overview
Through funding from the Union of BC Municipalities, the Town of Qualicum Beach and Vancouver Island University are leading the process of creating an adaptable, open-source Toolkit to improve the clarity and consistency of local government development application and approval processes.
Based on significant background research and engagement with professionals involved in development approvals, the Toolkit provides materials to improve and support these components of the process:
- Community Engagement
- Internal and External Reviews
- Guide to Development Applications
- Website Content
- Application Forms and Checklists
- Required Studies
- Amenities and Negotiations
Methodology & Timeline
| Sept 2021 |
UBCM Grant Awarded |
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Sept - Mar 2022 |
Literature Review and Desktop Research |
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Apr - Aug 2022 |
Data Collection - Interviews, workshops and ongoing feedback with the core project team and professionals from four groups involved in development approvals:
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Sept - Dec 2022 |
Data Analysis |
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Jan - Mar 2023 |
Sharing Findings and Gathering Feedback |
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Apr - Sept 2023 |
Toolkit Development |
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Oct - Nov 2023 |
Toolkit Feedback and Refinement |
Get Notified
The final materials of the Toolkit will be disseminated through this website when complete. Please provide your contact information to receive an update when the Toolkit is ready for download.