Projects in Profile

Some of the projects that Neilson Strategies is hired to conduct are confidential in nature. Several projects, however, result in public reports, many of which are presented and discussed in public forums. Samples of these projects are profiled here with links to project reports.

City of Nanaimo

Economic Development Function Service Model Review

In 2019, Nanaimo Municipal Council stated its intention to increase the level of City support for the municipality’s economic development function. Council noted, however, the need to examine new funding…

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Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Electoral Area C (South Shuswap) Governance Study

In 2016-17, Neilson Strategies led a four-member project team to conduct a governance study for Electoral Area C — South Shuswap — in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

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Metro Vancouver

Regional Parks Service Review

In 2013, Metro Vancouver Regional District’s Board of Directors resolved to undertake an independent review of Metro Vancouver’s large Regional Parks Service. Neilson Strategies was selected to conduct the review.

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City of Abbotsford

Fire Rescue Service Master Plan

Over a twelve-month period, beginning in early 2017, Neilson Strategies worked with Abbotsford Fire Rescue to produce a new Master Plan for the service.

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City of West Kelowna

Development Services Review

Significant growth in the number and complexity of development applications in recent years has placed considerable pressure on the City of West Kelowna in its capacity both as regulator, and facilitator, of development.

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Regional District Central Okanagan

Dog Control Service Review

In 2012, Neilson Strategies was retained by the Regional District Central Okanagan (RDCO) to review the regional Dog Control Service.

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