The Effects of Bill 3 on BC’s Professional Planners: Consistency or Foolish Consistency?

City Planning
Written By Emilie K. Adin

This essay takes a critical stance on British Columbia's Building Act (Bill 3), arguing that while consistency is valuable, the rigid implementation of "consistency" may hinder municipalities' adaptability and innovation. Using Emerson's concept of “foolish consistency,” it suggests that the act could impede planners’ ability to respond to new urban challenges.

Emilie K. Adin

Hello, I'm Emilie K Adin.

President of the Planning Institute of British Columbia, Adjunct Professor at the UBC School of Community and Regional Planning, I have a passion for leading sustainable, innovative, and award-winning planning projects. Feel the same way? I'm currently accepting speaking engagements, and working as a consultant.

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