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Transition Town Orillia, a local citizen’s group, hosted a Jane Jacobs walk during its monthly meeting May 9. Over 600 walks were held worldwide in 2012 in celebration of the life and work of Toronto urbanist, activist, and author Jane Jacobs.

On the 7th of June 2012, the County of Simcoe hosted a professional development activity concerning the “Duty to Consult” with Aboriginal communities. The Lakeland District of OPPI brought together local Aboriginal representatives and planners in a half-day panel discussion to initiate a dialogue.

The design charette was a wonderful way to begin. Fellow professionals meeting for the first time in an informal manner, yet all working for a common goal. Relaxing, invigorating and brilliant! Our keynote speakers provided an amazing symmetry to the theme by drawing together cultural wisdom, factual problems, political complexity, and inspired design.