Speaker series

How Technology is Used In Planning – NBAP – Xander Gopen

Xander Gopen

About

Technology is constantly evolving and is essential in many careers within New Brunswick. This online seminar provides a unique overview of a profession that uses technology and data sets to help them with their day-to-day actions that improve the lives of New Brunswicker’s. Join Xander Gopen, a Senior Planner, Southwest New Brunswick Service Commission as they walk through what a town/city/municipal planner is, what they do, and why planning how we use our land is so important!

Topics that will be covered:

•                   How population and demographics impact planning

•                   Avoid mistakes while planning

•                   Modelling future patterns

•                   How climate change impacts planning

•                   Why it is important to have community engagement and inclusive planning policies

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