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Evaluation of the B.C. Strategic Land-Use Plan Implementation Framework. Chris Joseph, Dr. Thomas I. Gunton, Dr. and J.C. Day Sustainable Planning Research Group School of Resource and Environmental Management Simon Fraser University. Objectives.
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Evaluation of the B.C. Strategic Land-Use Plan Implementation Framework Chris Joseph, Dr. Thomas I. Gunton, Dr. and J.C. DaySustainable Planning Research GroupSchool of Resource and Environmental ManagementSimon Fraser University
Objectives • develop best practice guidelines for plan implementation • develop a method for evaluating plan implementation systems • complete a case study evaluation of the BC strategic land use plan (SLUP) implementation framework Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
Methods • review implementation literature • develop criteria defining a sound plan implementation system • assess B.C. SLUP implementation framework • examine relevant policy and legislation • survey government implementation officials • importance of criteria • degree that criteria were met in impl. systems • preliminary appraisal of impl. success Limitation: institutional bias Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
utilize clear and consistent plans were made through soundCP processes provide adequate decision making authority tackle adequately understood problems provide clear delineation of stakeholder roles and responsibilities receive comprehensive stakeholder support utilize strong leadership exist within a consistent policy environment have a strategic plan for implementation are backed by a solid regulatory system have adequate resource support are flexible have sound monitoring and information flow benefit from supportive external conditions are solidly based in legislation use mitigation strategies comprehensively involve all stakeholders build consensus during implementation benefit from favorable stakeholder characteristics Best Practices: Sound Implementation Systems… Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
Evaluation of the B.C. SLUP Implementation Framework Strengths • collaborative planning process • leadership • flexibility • plan clarity • comprehensive involvement Weaknesses • unfavorable stakeholder characteristics Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
Implementation Evaluation Index importancex * degree metx= IEI Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
R=0.56 Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
Recommendations to Improve B.C. Framework 18 recommendations, including: • ensure policy consistent with plan implementation • enhance legislative basis • ensure strategic plans for implementation are used and followed • etc. Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
Planning and Sustainability Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
Government as Foundation for Implementation Success Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca
Summary • Implementation a neglected field of study • This study: • identifies best practices for plan implementation • develops a method for evaluating plan implementation systems • evaluates BC SLUP implementation framework Chris Joseph cjoseph@sfu.ca