This course is no longer active. AEC Daily will not report completion information for this course.
Growing and concentrating populations, shifting weather patterns, increasing frequency and ferocity of storm events, disappearing water supplies, and rising costs have made the provision of potable water and the management of other water-related issues increasingly difficult for many communities. This course explores the current state of water usage and water management practices and the emerging issues affecting potable water supply, stormwater, floodwater, and wastewater management that may affect those usage and management practices and inform the creation of alternative, more resilient ones.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Analyze their current water issues and usage patterns to inform the development of healthy, safe, and resilient water management planning.
- Identify those emerging water-related issues that may affect their community and citizen health in the future.
- Determine which current water management practices should be modified or changed to address those issues.
- Leverage the experiences and actions of others to avoid implementing unsafe, uneconomical, or unhealthy water management solutions.
Approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Doug Pollard on behalf of AEC Daily. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information
Name: Doug Pollard
Title: Architect (retired), AEC Daily
Background: Doug operated a number of architectural practices in Toronto for 25 years before joining the CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canada’s national housing agency) in 1998. His practices prioritized projects incorporating user participation and effective use of resources and finances, earning several sustainable design awards and a lifetime achievement award. CMHC roles included 12 years as a senior researcher in sustainable community development and 3 years as a senior analyst for the international division. Both roles included giving lectures and presentations on sustainable communities, the organization and facilitation of design charrettes across Canada and abroad, and workshops and manuals on charrette and IP development. Doug also developed design tools, community development programs, and educational materials related to green buildings and sustainable communities.
