Dr. Aberley is committed to finding ways of achieving a society based on ecologically sustainable development. He works primarily with First Nations on a wide range of community-development and empowerment initiatives. Community involvement is essential at all stages. “Community-based mapping gives the people power to identify their community’s natural boundaries, become more aware of their environment, and take control of their resources,” says Anita Friesen, Community Research Coordinator at IUS.
The Future of Winnipeg: Smart Growth and Cities
WIRA Summer Institute will present a second public lecture, Smart Growth and Cities, on Wednesday, June 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dr. David van Vliet, professor in the Department of City Planning at the University of Manitoba, and Mark McCullough, General Manager of the Canada Lands Company of Calgary, will discuss the principles and practices of sustainable community design.
Dr. van Vliet will address the concepts and theories of Smart Growth—fiscally prudent and environmentally and socially sound management of resources—framing his presentation within the context of the Winnipeg Capital Region. Smart Growth enhances the choices people have for housing, jobs, recreation, and transportation. McCullough played a lead role in developing Calgary’s former Currie Air Force Barracks into a sustainable community known as “Garrison Woods.” He will shed light on the major principles and objectives of Garrison Woods as well as the challenges associated with implementing new standards of community design.
Both lectures will take place in Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall, 2nd floor Centennial Hall.
