This document discusses different types of planning and considerations for choosing a planner. It outlines non-planning, un-planning, rational and continuously adaptive models of planning. Factors to consider in choosing a planner include their skills, reputation, communication style and compatibility. Complexity is the most important predictor of planning costs, and community engagement is an important part of the planning process. The document provides guidance on determining budget and scope for a planning project.

1. Not All Plans
are Created Equal
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David J. Stinson
Colette Isaac

2.  Non-Planning
◦ Not Unplanned
 Un-Planning
◦ A Response or Intervention
 Rational
◦ Predict and Prepare
 Continuously Adaptive
◦ Dynamic
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3.  Engineer as Planner
◦ Aptitude toward Technical
 Architect as Planner
◦ Inclination toward Design
 Cultural Planner
◦ Concerned about Community Development
 ‘Eco’-Planner
◦ Interested in Relationships between People, Land
and Economies
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4.  Competence
◦ Can they do the job?
 Reputation
◦ What have you heard?
 “Language”
◦ Do they ‘hear’ your community’s concerns?
 Compatibility
◦ Do you feel good about working with them?
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5.  Temperament
◦ Ability to work with your community
 Education
◦ Formal training
 Experience
◦ Work in field of expertise
 Certification
◦ Professional ‘Seal of Approval’
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6. How does this help you
choose the plan or the planner
that is right for you?
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7.  Complexity is the most important predictor of
costs
◦ Number of parcels
◦ Number of stakeholders
◦ Adjacent jurisdictions
◦ Biophysical context
◦ Stage in the ‘planning cycle’
◦ Role of the planner
◦ Degree of community engagement
◦ Existing background documents
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8.  Community Engagement & Consultation (e.g.
youth, elders, businesses, community groups, etc.)
 Document Review
 Population Analysis
 Map analysis
 Land Use Sector Analysis
 Settlement(s) Analysis
 Zoning Analysis
 Land Use Plan/Zoning By-law Drafting (includes
statement of goals, principles, targets, and tasks)
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9. Procedures
($20,000 - $35,000)
 Plan Administration
(includes fee schedule)
 Plan Amendment
 Plan Enforcement
(includes legal &/or fine
schedule)
 Plan Monitoring Methods
(includes time schedule)
 Plan Notification Protocol
(includes consultation with
municipal neighbours)
Capacity Building
($5,000 - $ 15,000)
 training modules
presume skills already
exist at the community,
and training may be
needed to address how
to use them effectively to
implement the plan.
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10.  Travel Costs - will be affected by the role of the
planner, the complexity of the job, and
geographic factors
 Other professionals – may also want the services
of lawyers, engineers, biologists, etc.
 Consultation costs – website, social media,
communication strategy, events, meals, etc.
CIP has no role in setting fees for planners, but
you can ask consultants to provide rates.
Like other professionals, fees will average between
$100 to $300 per hour, typically based on
experience and education.
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11.  What is your end goal?
 When do you expect to start? End?
 What information do you already have?
 What is your total budget? Is it in line with
what you expect to achieve?
 What other resources can you commit to the
process (people, space, time)?
 What do you see as the role of the planner?
 How will you involve the community in
developing the plan?
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12.  Should any unanswered questions arise when
you get home, please contact us:
Colette Isaac – colette@inciteplanning.com
David J. Stinson – dave@inciteplanning.com
705-345-3324
Incite Planning
www.inciteplanning.com
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