Saanich's director of planning has found herself among some elite company.
Lindsay Chase has been designated as a Fellow of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Canada’s highest honour for planning professionals. Chase was inducted into the College of Fellows for her outstanding and sustained contributions to the planning profession, locally and nationally.
Chase has been with the district for almost three years, where she’s led many planning initiatives, including championing the rapid deployment of non-market housing and implementation bylaws, with several projects already development permit application and building permit stage.
“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside passionate community members, elected officials, fellow planners, builders and developers, and other professionals who all help make our plans a reality. The collaborative nature of planning and the team effort that is needed is what really drives my work,” said Chase.
She pointed to the adoption of Saanich’s updated official community plan and making process improvements with her planning team as highlights of her time at the district so far.
“It is an honour to have Lindsay and her expertise leading the way for Saanich’s future growth. Her passion and dedication are a driving force behind reaching the goals in Saanich’s official community plan and building an exciting vision for the future. Her commitment to community well-being, fostering livability, and district-wide planning is evident in the work she does,” said Mayor Dean Murdock.
Chase has also served as president of the Planning Institute of B.C., vice-president and board member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and is currently serving on the Professional Conduct Review Committee for the Registered Professional Planners in B.C. Chase has also been a professor at Vancouver Island University for the past 10 years. She has taught courses on research methods, planning in local government and her favourite course, planning theory and ethics.
