9/8 THUR 14:30 | Regulatory Re-think
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Nicki van Vonno Daniel Holbrook Joshua Long Rebecca Miller The session will explore the complex task of balancing business and community values through the regulatory review process. In the climate of making governmental development review process more ‘business friendly,’ it is vital not to lose sight of why regulations and process were created. With a hint of theoretical reasoning and practical experience, hear how different groups have initiated change on local and regional levels from both the public and private sectors to re-think regulatory process. Several of these initiatives are still ongoing and will welcome your thoughts to the debate. So can we streamline and not lose our vision?
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