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Some needed relief with the news of our incoming Chief City Planner. Congratulations @jasonthorne.bsky.social

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Cheers, LBJ

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The City is pleased to announce Jason Thorne, MCIP, RPP as the new Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning! Jason is an accomplished city builder with more than 25 years of private and public professional experience. Starting on December 30, Jason will provide executive leadership on the City's Official Plan and planning functions, including policy development, plans and strategies that support building communities and promoting a sustainable, healthy and economically vital Toronto. Jason joins the City from Stantec, a global consulting firm, where he was the National Urban Places Sector Lead. His public sector experience includes 10 years as the General Manager of the Planning and Economic Development Department at the City of Hamilton, Director of Policy and Planning at Metrolinx, and Senior Associate and Manager with the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal. Jason is a registered Professional Planner and a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. Throughout his career, Jason has greatly contributed to non-governmental organizations as a community organizer and environment activist. "I am very excited to be joining one of the most talented and passionate planning teams in the country as the new Chief Planner of the City of Toronto. I am looking forward to working with Mayor and Council and with all Torontonians to help shape the future of this truly amazing city." Welcome, Jason! Image of Jason with glasses and a navy blue top
December 6, 2024 at 3:44 PM