Social & Environmental Planning

• Sustainability Indicators Initiative
• Community Survey on Agriculture and the Victoria Estate Winery
• Health Human Resources Strategy
• Labour Force Development Strategy for the BC Cultural Sector
• International Ideas Competition
• S.U.C.C.E.S.S. & the BC Construction Association
• Cities Plus
• Port of Spain Community Plan
• Social Impact Assessment - BP-Amoco Gas Line, Guayaguayare, Trinidad
• Environmental Impact Assessment - Manzanilla, Trinidad
• Economic Development Strategy, Township of Langley
• Safety Systems Review

2001 to 2005 – Sustainability Indicators Initiative (Fraser Basin Council)

For the past four years, global FRAMEWORKS has worked with the Fraser Basin Council and their extensive network of regional advisors in the development, monitoring and reporting of a set of sustainability indicators for the Basin. The latest monitoring report, released in November 2004 provides updates and analysis on a broad range of social, economic and environmental priorities.

2005 – Community Survey on Agriculture and the Victoria Estate Winery in Central Saanich (Victoria Estate Winery)

In 2005, Clare worked with Kim Walker Community & Environment on a project to capture the views of the community in Central Saanich district of Vancouver Island with respect to agriculture, agri-tourism and the Victoria Estate Winery (VEW). Clare’s role on the project involved developing the online survey and analyzing the results for a final report and recommendations to VEW.

2004 – Health Human Resources Strategy (BC Ministry of Health)

In 2004, Clare Mochrie was contracted to help in writing a human resources strategy report for the BC Ministry of Health. This project involved working closely with Ministry staff, executive and the Public Affairs Bureau to compile the necessary data and communicate key issues, achievements and challenges with respect to training, retention, recruitment and human resources planning in the health sector.

2004 – Investing in our creative people: a labour force development strategy (Labour Force Development Strategy for the BC Cultural Sector)

In 2004, global Frameworks collaborated on a project to develop a human resource strategy for the BC cultural sector. The project involved a series of workshops with cultural sector workers around the province, a consultation paper and a final report with a series of recommendations for the effective recruitment, development, retention and support of the cultural sector labour force.

2004 to date – International Ideas Competition (Canadian India Village Association)

In 2004, Clare Mochrie was engaged to assist the Canadian India Village Association (CIVA) in the development and implementation of an international ideas competition. CIVA (www.canadaindiavillageaid.com) is an independent non-profit charitable society that collaborates with agencies and organizations working in rural India in sustainable and integrated development. The aim of the project is to identify a truly innovative idea or concept that will provide a workable, innovative and transformative process for community development practitioners to adapt and implement in their communities.

2004 - Toward a Skilled Immigrant-Construction Industry Integrated Assessment and Bridging Program (S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the BC Construction Association)

In 2004, global Frameworks collaborated on a team to conduct a series of province-wide focus groups and interviews with employer, service providers and foreign trained workers on a joint project of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. and the BC Construction Association. The purpose of the project was to develop a comprehensive skilled immigrant/construction industry strategic plan to increase the employment of skilled immigrants among construction contractors. It involved research with stakeholders and the facilitation of a strategic planning meeting which will lead to the development of a strategic planning framework.

Cities Plus

global FRAMEWORKS has been involved with citiesPLUS, a public/private partnership initiative that presents how the Greater Vancouver Regional District can achieve sustainability over the next 100 years. In 2002, global Frameworks was commissioned to write three background papers on topics fundamental to achieving regional sustainability: building and construction, culture and health. These reports provided the foundation for a series of community consultation meetings and planning sessions.

A process to develop a five-year community plan for Port of Spain, the capital city of Trinidad and Tobago, was initiated in 2000. Consultations were held with different neighborhood groups throughout the city to hear their respective social, economic and environmental issues and concerns. Clare was engaged in the final stages of the project to discern key points and recommendations raised by one of the main urban neighborhoods. These points were then integrated into policy recommendations and planning priorities for the national government.

Social Impact Assessment - BP-Amoco Gas Line, Guayaguayare, Trinidad

In 2000, BP-Amoco commissioned a study to assess the impacts of a new gas line on local communities in southern Trinidad. Clare provided research and writing services support to the Planning Advisory and Consulting Services team based in Port of Spain. She also did field work and community surveying in the affected local villages.

Environmental Impact Assessment - Manzanilla, Trinidad

In 2001, Clare worked as an associate of Planning Advisory and Consulting Services to assess the environmental impacts of a large-scale development planned on land adjacent to the Nariva Swamp. Nariva is one of the largest freshwater wetlands in the Caribbean, containing the most varied vegetation of all wetlands in Trinidad and Tobago. The purpose of the environmental impact assessment was to quantify the environmental risks involved in building around the Swamp and put forward alternative recommendations.

Economic Development Strategy, Township of Langley

In 2002, the Township of Langley commissioned a team of consultants to assist in the preparation of an economic development strategy. Noha was part of the team led by Hudema Consulting Group that organised community consultation workshops and interviews, and drafted a new strategic plan for the Township.

Safety Systems Review

The Safety Systems Review, a public-private partnership launched in 1998 by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, addressed and clarified roles and responsibilities related to the building and safety engineering systems industries in BC. As a member of the Project Management Team, Clare provided research support and writing of province-wide consultation and discussion papers on the issues. She also analyzed and made recommendations on policy changes to the system.