Consultation and Facilitation
Successfully involving the public and stakeholders in decision-making processes depends on strengths in process design, facilitation, issue tracking, reporting and accountability. Success also depends on experience - having the insight and expertise to anticipate, prevent and resolve differences as the processes move forward. Lura provides that expertise and focuses on collaborative processes that engage and empower participants in planning processes.Lura consultants are recognized as pioneers in this field. We have been repeatedly recognized for applying innovative consultation techniques locally, nationally, and internationally. We are committed to achieving both client and stakeholder objectives through impartial, focused and well-managed facilitation - skills which are appreciated by our clients and audiences alike. We provide the following services:
- Neutral third party facilitation
- Consultation & Communications Plans
- Strategic Planning
- Issues Tracking and Management
- Government Agency, Stakeholder and Youth Engagement
- Aboriginal Consultation
Awards
APA award for consultation and facilitation on the Ontario Smart Growth Plan 2007
Representative Projects
- Consultation and facilitation for the Ontario Smart Growth Plan
- Consultation and facilitation for the Ontario Greenbelt Plan
- Consultation for the Nathan Phillips Square Redesign
- Facilitation of Phase 2, Waterloo Region Pandemic Plan
- Building a Strong Foundation: Vision 2020 planning consultations in Hamilton, Ontario
- Public Consultation program for projects related to the redevelopment of Toronto's Waterfront
- Public Consultation programs & facilitation for municipal Class Environmental Assessments for watermain and water distribution facilities, roads and stormwater management
- Community & Youth Urban Design process for an abandoned landfill site in Hamilton
- Community & Youth Consultation for the Glen Stewart Ravine Management Plan, City of Toronto