How to Renovate the Public Hearing

Decisions about the way we use the land we live on significantly shape our communities and our daily lives. Traditionally, public hearings have been the main forum for the public to gather and be heard regarding land use decisions in their communities. However, 100 years after public hearings were first established, many people are questioning their efficacy and asking to explore alternatives.

The Renovate the Public Hearing Initiative at Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue has spent over two years investigating the landscape of public hearings and piloting alternative engagement strategies to make public participation in land use planning more effective and equitable.

Join us as we share the outcomes of our work through a panel discussion, short film screenings and an interactive exhibit. This event is an opportunity to learn more about the past and present world of public hearings and envision new possibilities for land use planning.

Presented by the Renovate the Public Hearing Initiative in collaboration with the Museum of Vancouver.

Host or Publisher Museum of Vancouver