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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 2h

🚲 New on the OPPI blog: CEO David Carey looks at Bill 212, Toronto’s bike lanes & the role of planners in transportation. Read: ow.ly/fpgb50ZUCWq Register for Oct. 22: ow.ly/MsXx50ZUCWk

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🏆 PlanON Vision Award of Excellence — City of Burlington: Assistive AI Tool for an Improved Development Review Experience. Jurors called it “a big, innovative step for planning in Ontario.” Learn more: ow.ly/vc3X50ZU5us

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A Day in Motion. 🚍 The 2026 OPPI Symposium brings planners and transportation professionals together to learn, exchange perspectives and connect around the future of transportation. 📅 October 22 | Markham Register: ow.ly/2riC50ZTJEa #OPPI #TransportationPlanning

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

More than a symposium. 🚍🚲 Explore transportation planning in action at the 2026 OPPI Symposium through guided excursions and roundtables on BRT, active transportation, infrastructure, transit, development and more. 📅 Oct. 22 | Markham 🔗 ow.ly/fBuw50ZSOBo

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🏆 Meet the team behind the 2026 PlanON Project of the Year! Led by the City of Ottawa, with support from Dillon Consulting and NBLC, the project advances housing equity near transit. Hear from the team and learn more: ow.ly/LANY50ZSrPO

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📖 The Fall/Winter 2026 issue of Place Magazine is here! Explore Forward Focused and the ideas, technologies and approaches shaping the future of planning and communities across Ontario. Read the digital issue: ow.ly/PvhG50ZRaCL #OPPI #PlaceMagazine

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Where does planning fit in the future of transportation? Registration is OPEN for the 2026 OPPI Symposium on October 22 in Markham. Join us for guided excursions, interactive transportation roundtables and an evening networking reception. Register now: ow.ly/P6Tc50ZQMqb

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

👏 BIG IDEAS. BIG IMPACT. A BIG WIN. Congratulations to The City of Ottawa, winner of the 2026 PlanON Project of the Year for Housing Equity Near Transit Stations: Ottawa’s Inclusionary Zoning. 🏆

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

WHEN THE CONFERENCE DAY ENDS, THE COMMUNITY KEEPS GOING 🌈 Day 1 of #OPPIConference2026 continued with the Pub Night Social at Rusty’s and an LGBTQ+ Mixer for the community and allies, featuring Gender Slay Quoi. 🎉

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In-person registration for the OPPI 2026 Conference is now closed, but you can still join us virtually. Sign up now to access learning, hear from featured speakers and stay connected to planning conversations across Ontario. Register by September 14. 🔗 ow.ly/63T350ZM5zQ

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Make the most of #OPPIConference2026 with social events that bring the planning community together. Join the BIPOC Community Breakfast and Planning Pride: LGBTQ+ Mixer. Both events require registration through the OPPI Member Portal, register now to secure your spot! 🔗 ow.ly/byww50ZLCSC

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’re less than two weeks away from #OPPIConference2026! 🔵 Starting Sept. 16, connect with Ontario’s planning community, discover new ideas and take valuable insights back to your work. David is ready to Meet Me at Blue — join us! Last chance to join us: ow.ly/N4zu50ZKY9h

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Student Day is your chance to learn, connect and experience #OPPIConference2026. Join us September 16 at Blue Mountain for panels, networking, the Student Challenge and more. All events require registration. Register: ow.ly/SBWw50ZJ0WS

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Only two weeks until the OPPI Annual Conference! 📣 Join planners from across Ontario at Blue Mountain for three days of ideas, learning and connection. Registration closes September 9 — save your spot today. 🔗 ow.ly/4zUb50ZIuw3 #OPPIConference2026

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The PlanON Awards Soirée is more than a ceremony, it’s a chance to celebrate the planning profession together. Register by September 9 to secure your spot. Recognize outstanding work, reconnect with colleagues and leave inspired by planning across Ontario. Register here: ow.ly/epXX50ZHX0B

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Learning from our past. Planning for the future. OPPI Council Member Scott is heading to Blue Mountain for the 2026 OPPI Conference to connect with Ontario’s planning community and take part in the conversations moving the profession forward. Join us: ow.ly/aJfo50ZHnhI

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Three weeks to go until the 2026 OPPI Conference! Come to Blue Mountain for engaging sessions, inspiring keynotes, local excursions, networking and special activities with Ontario’s planning community. 📅 Sept. 16–18 | Blue Mountain Resort Register: ow.ly/wJk350ZFS0v

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Reconnect with Ontario’s planning community at the 2026 PlanON Awards Soirée. Celebrate excellence, catch up with colleagues and build new connections at Blue Mountain. 📅 Sept. 17 | 6–10 p.m. Register: ow.ly/U9st50ZEYvJ

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Explore the past, present and future of Chedoke Golf Course. 🌿 Join OPPI Aug. 25 for a walking tour on the site’s history, current use and future possibilities. 5–6:30 p.m. | Hamilton Register: ow.ly/YOY350ZERhv

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Another reason to meet us at Blue. ⛰️ Sarah is getting ready for the 2026 OPPI Conference, and we hope you are too. Join Ontario’s planning community at Blue Mountain for new ideas, meaningful connections and conversations about the future of planning. Register now: ow.ly/2aPa50ZEQiA

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

How are planning technicians helping build stronger communities? The latest OPPI Planning Exchange blog explores the practical skills, training and diverse experience technicians bring to Ontario’s planning profession. Read the blog: ow.ly/yQSr50ZCJbn

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Calling all planning students! 🎓 Join OPPI Conference Student Day on Sept. 16 to explore tourism and four-season communities, network with planners and take part in the Student Planning Challenge Workshop: Beyond the Village. Student registration: $99. 🔗 Register now: ow.ly/QwnS50ZC5tN

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Go beyond the sessions at OPPI Conference 2026. Go beyond the sessions with guided excursions across Blue Mountain and the surrounding region, from heritage and revitalization to trails, local development and more. Spaces are limited, register and select your excursion: ow.ly/1cQ550ZBAWk

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The PlanON Awards Soirée is your chance to celebrate the work shaping communities across Ontario. Support colleagues and nominees, recognize planning excellence and leave with fresh inspiration from across the profession. Join us Sept. 17 at Blue Mountain Resort Register: ow.ly/n1mC50ZAZpA

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Planning students, the deadline is almost here! Submit your poster for OPPI’s AI: Futureproofing Planning? Student Poster Competition by August 17. 3 winners receive registration to the 2027 OPPI Conference. Submit your poster: ow.ly/u8oc50ZzXVm Registration: ow.ly/iNn550ZzXVF

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

See planning come to life at #OPPIConference2026 . 📍 Explore forests, farms, towns and terrain through guided excursions highlighting heritage, revitalization, OFDUs, agriculture, trails and more. 📅 Sept. 16–18, 2026 | Blue Mountain Learn more: ow.ly/thfT50ZzvRr

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The #OPPIConference2026 keynote lineup is here! Across three days, explore conversations on collaboration, inclusive design, public art, community-building and empathetic leadership. Swipe through to meet the speakers. Register Now: ow.ly/WPlZ50Zz3BN

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with OPPI! 🌿🥾 Join the Oak Ridges District for a guided 2–3 km hike through Happy Valley Tract #46, accompanied by an ornithologist. Stay afterward to connect at Schomberg Pub & Patio. Register Now: ow.ly/1Krc50ZyZqQ

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

One night. One room. One planning community. Join us at the PlanON Awards Soirée to celebrate the people, projects, and ideas shaping Ontario. Reconnect, meet new faces, and honour this year’s recipients. Get your ticket and be part of the celebration! Register now: ow.ly/OjWl50ZygEe

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Meet me at Blue! David shares why he’s excited for #OPPIConference2026 at Blue Mountain this September. Come connect with Ontario’s planning community, exchange ideas and be part of the conversations shaping the profession. See you at Blue! Register Now: ow.ly/IwxX50Zy6Rm

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Enjoy a summer evening with planners from the OPPI Western Lake Ontario District in Niagara! 📅 August 12 ⏰ 5–8 p.m. 📍 Trust Beer Bar Food and drinks available for purchase. Register now: ow.ly/AEoh50ZuPKN

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Great planning deserves to be celebrated. Join planners, leaders and industry partners from across Ontario for the 2026 PlanON Awards Soirée. Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00–10:00 p.m. Huron Grand Ballroom, Blue Mountain Resort, The Blue Mountains, Ontario Register now: ow.ly/9jex50ZslgR

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Join the OPPI Southwest District Planners on Saturday, July 25th for a guided bike tour through the Ojibway Prairie Complex! 17 km ride through parks and nature trails, with stops highlighting rare ecosystems and biodiversity. Register today! ow.ly/prFr50Zp7aP

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Looking to learn how land use planning is governed in Ontario? Join OPPI for a NEW interactive workshop exploring the policy and regulatory framework at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels. Register now: ow.ly/2j4w50Zgrvr.

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join OPPI's Southwest District and the Region of Waterloo International Airport and Growth and Development Planning to learn about the opportunities and challenges of developing the Region’s international airport. Register now: ow.ly/t0we50ZhH3V

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Bring your walking shoes and join the OPPI Oak Ridges District to celebrate the Summer Solstice with a guided hike through the beautiful Happy Valley Tract #46 on the Oak Ridges Moraine trail system, led by the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust. Register now: ow.ly/RfFj50ZhH1y

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Join OPPI for a hybrid workshop exploring how digital twins, integrated data systems, and real-time analytics are transforming the way planners design and manage transportation infrastructure. Register now: ow.ly/p3MZ50ZhH5F

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

ICPC has launched surveys to help inform discussions on creating a professional association for and by Indigenous planners. Non-Indigenous Planners and Students Survey: ow.ly/CSmE50ZhkZo Indigenous Planners and Students Survey: ow.ly/Z8al50YZLRC

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join OPPI's Western Lake Ontario District for a neighbourhood clean-up in the Corktown Park and Rail Trail area! Help give back to the community, connect with fellow planners, and enjoy some time outdoors. Register now: ow.ly/wnnY50Zgr29

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

In celebration of Bike Month, join OPPI’s Southwest District for a scenic ride through the Ojibway Prairie Complex and learn about this ecologically significant area currently being considered for National Urban Park status. Register now: ow.ly/Vjiu50ZgqcJ

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Join OPPI’s Western Lake Ontario District for a guided tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Led by a Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum tour guide, this walking tour through Old Town will explore the area’s rich history and the stories behind its history. Register now: ow.ly/5tI450Zgq7X

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

OPPI is pleased to welcome David Carey as our new incoming CEO. David brings a leadership background rooted in public purpose, with experiences spanning non-profit strategy, government relations, and place-making. Read the full release: ow.ly/1bCV50ZfSnA

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Exciting news for the future of planning in Ontario! The Ontario government is investing over $2.8 million to launch a new Bachelor of Community Planning program at Nipissing University! Learn more: ow.ly/x3Ox50ZbkPn

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 OPPI Conference! Join us from September 16 to 18 at Blue Mountain Resort for three days filled with learning, networking, excursions, inspiring keynote sessions, and more. Register now: ow.ly/kzUS50ZaGtE #OPPIConference2026

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Ontario Professional Planners Institute @ontarioplanners.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Join OPPI for an interactive, hands-on workshop focused on practical, tactical AI workflows that can help planners cut through administrative bottlenecks. To register virtually, contact events@ontarioplanners.ca. Register now: ow.ly/EaMR50Zb9GR.

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