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virtual conference | Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7 & Oct 14

Finding a Place in
Evolving Communities

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#OPPI2020

Beyond 25 Banner

virtual conference
Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 7 & Oct 14

Finding a Place
in Evolving Communities

Register Now

#OPPI2020

Welcome

WELCOME TO OPPI20

Ontario’s largest annual conference for planning professionals will take place, but how it looks and how it feels will change. Be ready to be wowed!
 
OPPI20 will explore the topics of housing, demographics, planning and planners (that’s you) through four keynote presentations, 50+ breakout sessions over four days - September 23 & 30, October 7 & 14, OPPI’s Annual General Meeting and multiple networking events.  Plus, what would a conference be without a few surprises?

Because we’re not meeting in person for OPPI20, we’re passing the savings on to you through our registration options and the ability to watch recorded sessions for up to 90 days after the conference!  
 
OPPI20 will teach you, inspire you, and delight you!

Because we know as planners you're always learning, always guiding, always inspiring - AlwaysON.

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OPPI President Justine Giancola Welcomes Members to OPPI20

OPPI President Justine Giancola is pleased to welcome members to OPPI20! OPPI20 will explore the topics of housing, demographics, planning and planners through four keynote presentations and 50+ breakout sessions over four days - September 23 & 30, October 7 & 14. OPPI20 will teach you, inspire you, and delight you! Because we know as planners you're always learning, always guiding, always inspiring - AlwaysON.


KEYNOTE PANEL MESSAGE FROM JEANHY SHIM

In our keynote panel presentation at OPPI20, moderator Jeanhy Shim, President of Housing Lab Toronto will lead a conversation with several panelists discussing affordable housing in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). 

Ontario is currently experiencing a housing crisis. Existing affordable housing stock is limited and to make matters worse, the 2016 Census projects that the population of Ontario will grow by 38% by the year 2046, and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is poised to be one of the fastest-growing parts of the province. How can planning, and planners, address current and future housing needs? Our keynote panel will discuss this question and others through the exploration of affordable housing initiatives from municipalities in the GTHA.

For more information on our OPPI20 program, please click here. To register for OPPI20, please click here


KEYNOTE MESSAGE FROM DAVID WACHSMUTH

In his talk at OPPI20, David Wachsmuth, Canada Research Chair in Urban Governance at McGill University, will explore what professional planners need to know about short-term rentals. This includes their rise in Ontario and the world, their impacts on existing housing stocks, why some communities are fighting back, and how planners can contribute to regulating this industry in the public interest. David’s talk will also include a first look at a forensic analysis of thousands of short-term rental hosts who have put their properties back on the long-term rental market during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

For more information on our OPPI20 program, please click here. To register for OPPI20, please click here
 


THANK YOU OPPI PKE COMMITTEE!

OPPI would like to thank members and others for submitting their session ideas. OPPI's PKE Committee and Program Team have gone through the submissions and selected program sessions. OPPI would like to thank our volunteer members for reviewing and curating OPPI20 sessions. 

OPPI20 would not be able to take place without the leadership of our PKE Committee and interested volunteers:

  • Ashley Bilodeau, RPP
  • Brad Bradford
  • Marianne Cassin, RPP
  • David Falletta, RPP
  • Michelle Knieriem, RPP
  • Travis MacBeth, RPP
  • Britt O'Hagan, RPP
  • Olusola Olufemi, RPP
  • Nancy Pasato, RPP
  • Scott Taylor, RPP
  • Clarence Woudsma, RPP
  • Ryan Des Roches (OPPI Staff)
  • Miriam Salazar Véjar (OPPI Staff)