Architects AIBC are invited to submit an application to serve on a municipal advisory design panel (ADP). The AIBC provides architect-member nominations to more than 25 ADPs in British Columbia and is seeking new volunteers to serve on these panels.
This is an opportunity to get involved in the local community and help shape the projects and policies affecting the built environment in British Columbia. In this role, Architects provide valuable insight and feedback on design, urban planning, and zoning matters. By contributing their expertise and knowledge, architects help municipalities arrive at the best decisions possible for the built environment, in the public interest.
Apply to Serve on a Municipal Advisory Design Panel
As we look ahead to the fall and winter months, many panels are requiring new Architect members. To apply, please submit your CV and a completed Advisory Design Panel Application Form to designpanels@aibc.ca.
Panels requiring new members include:
Lower Mainland |
Fraser Valley |
North Shore |
Vancouver Island |
| City of New Westminster | City of Langley | City of North Vancouver | City of Duncan |
| City of Richmond | City of Maple Ridge | District of North Vancouver | Township of Esquimalt |
| City of Surrey | City of White Rock | District of Squamish | Town of Gibsons |
| University Endowment Lands | Municipality of Whistler | City of Nanaimo | |
| City of Vancouver – Urban Design Panel | District of Oak Bay | ||
| City of Parksville | |||
| District of Saanich |
For more information about the meeting schedules of each design panel, please refer to the Design Panel Meeting Matrix (PDF).
Applications can be submitted at anytime for any ADP. Applications remain valid for two years and anyone whose two-year application period has expired is encouraged to re-apply.
Resources and AIBC Contact
New applicants are encouraged to review the following ADP documents prior to applying:
- Bulletin 65: Advisory Design Panels: Standards for Procedure and Conduct
- Practice Guideline: Advisory Design Panels (ADPs)
For any questions related to ADPs, please reach out to designpanels@aibc.ca.