Fraser is the principal of Selkirk Planning & Design based in Revelstoke, BC. As an urban designer and planner, Fraser has brought a design-based planning approach to communities throughout the Kootenays for the last 14 years. Fraser’s work focusses on creating places for people by integrating the local landscape into ecologically-based urban design that enhances and celebrates a local sense of place in mountain communities. His design approach integrates natural, cultural and historical influences, people-focused urban design, innovation and technology…

Michael von Hausen is President of MVH Urban Planning and Design Inc., a firm that specializes in growth management, sustainable master planning, urban design, city and rural planning and community partnerships. As one of Canada’s leaders in urban design and planning, he brings over 40 years of public and private land development, planning, and design experience from across North America. He was elected a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners in July 2016 – the highest honour for a…

Tamille Beynon, BComm, IAP2 Senior Communications and Engagement Specialist Tamille is a seasoned public participation and communications professional with over a decade of experience. Her leadership has been instrumental in navigating intricate and contentious projects spanning various sectors across Canada. These projects include land use planning, development, municipal government, energy, aggregate, waste management, and transportation. Tamille’s success has come from her passion for building and delivering communications and engagement strategies that seek to understand and acknowledge diverse stakeholder perspectives through…