If you are interested in what makes a Livable City, you are probably familiar to the work of Lisa Prime. Lisa believes, that we need well-constructed policies to guide the planning for major development projects including infrastructure revitalization featured in regional economic plans.

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“…You are trying to do in this world of climate change” – Lisa Prime

"We live in a global world now where economic activity people capital jobs moves all over the globe. We won’t get into the game unless we organize ourselves effectively." - Paul Thomas

“You’ve got to do something to force action by governments.” – Paul Thomas

When you think about the future of Manitoba, most people think of Jobs, Technology and jobs again. Mike Moore is one the people who knows that the backbone of being ready to join the global economy start with, (Drum Roll Please!) LAND USE. How we build the plan for how we will use our most valuable if resources, our land, is where it all begins.

“If one of us fail, we all fail!” – Mike Moore

Dorothy Dobbie is a businesswoman, writer, a photographer, a speaker, a former Politian, a publisher and a radio host.  Why you should care In today’s there are few opportunities for people of two countries to have something, anything, to facilitate warm friendships through an inspiring and enriching experience.  That is what Dorothy Dobbie is charged with in her new role as the Finance Chair of the Board of the International Peace Garden.  With her career that includes being a businesswoman, a writer, photographer, speaker, politician, publisher and radio host this new role will call on all here many skills.     In this role she is called on to build new opportunities to collaborate nationally through renewing this magnificent garden by enhancing the programming toward peace and justice.   This garden is a jewel for Manitoba, straddling the boarder with North Dakota, it has a long and prestigious history.  In 1928 it was created through the vision of Dr. Henry J Moore, a Canadian Horticulturist who was inspired while attending a gathering of gardeners in Greenwich, Connecticut.  He conceived of creating a garden on the international boundary where the people of the two countries could come enjoy the experience and lead to building warm friendship.   On Today’s Podcast  In this episode we talk to Dorothy Dobbie, a businesswoman, a writer, a photographer, a speaker, a former Politian, a publisher and a radio host.  Dorothy is currently the founder and president of Pegasus Publications a media company that is responsible for many important local, regional and national publications. In 1988 to 1993, Dorothy was a member of the Canadian Parliament.  She served as parliamentary secretary on several high-profile portfolios. Dorothy is an enthusiastic community leader and was awarded a Queen’s Jubilee medal for her community involvement. Dorothy is also my mentor and friend.  Throughout Dorothy’s career she has consistently worked to bring communities together. One of Dorothy’s passions these days is her incredible work on the International Peace Garden. Not unlike today the International Peace garden project was spearheaded by strong leadership from the highest levels of society and saw Lady Eaton from Canada and Clara Jane Ford from the US as early champions. The International project sparked the imagination of many and drew people it, the art of the possible with 50,000 people attending the dedication ceremony on 14 July 1932. Dorothy is also involved with the One Million Tree Challenge launched this September by the City of Winnipeg in partnership with CN and Tree Canada. The initiative will see one million trees be planted as the population of the city grows to one million over the next 20 years. The One Million Tree Challenge encourages involvement from every level of the community and will help the city of Winnipeg to maintain its tree canopy despite the threats of emerald ash border beetle and Dutch elm disease. Dorothy encourages individuals as well as organizations such as the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region to get involved. Highlighted Quotes TC 8:41 What we hope is to build a conflict resolution centre where we will be able to bring people from all over the world to talk over their problems and difficulties and arrive at peaceful solutions. TC 10:53 When you work together, when you collaborate, when you cooperate – you build something bigger.  TC 11:29 If your communities come together and plan and collaborate as one, just think of all of all of the possibilities for saving money, for building bigger and better transportation systems, for having better servicing because you’re not piece-mealing them out.  TC 18:29 It’s always the last half mile that it takes the hardest amount of energy to get there. Subscribe and Review in iTunes Have you subscribed to Creative Resolutions in Action yet? If you want a mixture of smart conversation, expert advice,

“It’s always the last half mile that it takes the hardest amount of energy to get there.” – Dorothy Dobbie

Where do you live? Are you happy there? Are you raising your family in a community you like? Is your house overpriced? Are there cost efficient alternatives to single unit housing in Manitoba? If you have any questions about this topic you must listen to our conversation with Dave Boles.

“Good planning leads to better decision making” – Dave Boles

Have you ever met someone that is so smart and so accomplished and yet so engaging in their personhood that every time you see them is memorable? That is how it is with Merrell-Ann Phare. She is not a flash in the pan expert, but someone that will dazzle you with her in depth knowledge of water, the law and Indigenous rights. So if you get a chance to hear her, like on this podcast, you would be wise to listen.

"The Status Quo is Not Good Enough"

Bob Sandford has spent his life working to understand our relationship with water here in Manitoba, in Canada and as well as in other parts of the world and he has some strong words and a stark message we had better all pay attention to.

“We’re no longer waiting for climate change.” – Robert Sandford

The recent announcement of a Capital Region Plan is one of those times in history that could be considered legacy work- it seems that everyone is paying attention to the idea of a regional plan. But what is needed to move us into the future and capitalize on our full economic potential?

"Without A Magnet That Attracts Investment We Have Nothing"

As the president of the Manitoba Home Builders Association, you would think that Lanny McInnis would think that building homes is the hard part. But the truly hard part talks place long before anyone breaks ground or lays the foundation for any development.

"Kings of Lost Opportunity, No More"

Mayor Thompson shares the wisdom of her unique and unvarnished view of her time as one of the most consequential mayors in our history. She shares why it is so important to make collaboration a priority in order to streamline efforts, and ultimately secure our future.

"Grow Up! Get Your Thinking Past You!"

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