Land-use Knowledge Network

Share your input! The Government of Alberta is seeking input on two draft sub-regional plans. Surveys are open until May 29, 2021 for the Bistcho Lake Sub-Regional Plan and the Cold Lake Sub-Regional Plan. https://loom.ly/T2LnxYc

Horse Hill Community League is looking for feedback on their community garden and orchard. Follow the link or head to their page to learn more ***COMMUNITY SURVEY*** Do you want a community garden? How about a community orchard? What if we told you that we are working on BOTH! ... Before we break ground we need your thoughts on our projects. Please fill out the survey Community garden survey 2021 (google.comhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd-94s0co-1gbK3t9pMbT3-A86yloX4vBVjXZ-2ctLss1OXQ/viewform?fbclid=IwAR3k_zRgHx_UoDPcXHcwmlDeH5M8jcsAbSZCPrFZw1UoczYsd1IBjO-_pgM

Here is a collection of resources from Canada and around the world that provide insight on land use planning and affordable housing. https://landusehub.ca/

Join this webinar hosted by Alberta Environment and Parks on April 15 to hear about the status of water quality and quantity conditions for the Lower Athabasca Region for 2019. April 15 at 10 am. https://loom.ly/6pHqIUk

This new guide from the Alberta Water Council explores the importance of multi-year drought management in Alberta. https://www.awchome.ca//building-resiliency-multi-year-dr/

Three of the top 10 most costly natural disasters in Canadian history were the result of flooding, including the 2013 Southern Alberta floods, which saw insurance payouts of roughly $1.72 billion. Flood resilience planning aims to mitigate the negative impacts of floods by making communities more prepared for them. https://landusehub.ca/flood-planning-in-alberta/

The next Bow River Basin Council Stewardship Forum is January 27 online! Here about stewardship highlights in the Bow River basin. Register here: https://loom.ly/mn92uSw

Imagine living in a small, friendly, quiet community that’s surrounded by a stunning, natural landscape and coastline and that’s only ~10 kilometres away from a...n upscale metropolitan region. More and more people are imagining and realizing this idyllic lifestyle in one of the most easterly communities of Canada’s most easterly province, resulting in challenges of growth and development. Hear in this short video what the community is doing about it https://bit.ly/38DVrWN See more

New research shows the hotspots in Canada that are important for carbon storage, freshwater supply and nature-based recreation. See the map. https://loom.ly/P-F2J-U

Find grants and funding related to land use planning in Alberta. Here are templates, consultants and sources of grants and funding for municipalities and organizations. https://landusehub.ca/alberta-land-use-planning-grants/

Many communities in Alberta have flood maps that are more than 2 decades old, while other communities do not have flood maps at all. The Alberta government is asking for input on draft flood maps. Share your feedback at https://loom.ly/yHkpSMk

Here's another webinar to add to your calendar. This webinar is for anyone who wants to learn ways to detect errors or bias in their water quality data. Topics will include checking for outliers, how to interpret field and lab quality control data, and comparison of water quality parameters to assess your data’s accuracy. https://loom.ly/x0uMJgI

In 2017, geothermal energy was responsible for roughly 0.3 per cent of total global power generation; however, with Asia drastically expanding its geothermal energy production, that number is anticipated to grow to 28 per cent by 2024. Learn more about geothermal potential in Alberta: https://landusehub.ca/exploring-geothermal-potential-in-al/

Because of the incredible support for #DefendABParks and the help of many volunteers, lawn signs are now available in more communities! Airdrie Banff Black Diam...ond/Turner Valley Bragg Creek Calgary Canmore Chestermere Cochrane Edmonton region High River Lethbridge Strathmore Okotoks You can request a sign at https://defendabparks.ca/lawn-sign/. CPAWS Southern Alberta CPAWS Northern Alberta

Check out our November 2020 LuKN Newsletter - Planning Research in Alberta - https://mailchi.mp//november-2020-lukn-newsletter-planning