Leading in the 21st Century – the P4 Phenomena
City of Lethbridge, AB
Population: 87,882

Time: Thursday April 19 - 3:15-4:30pm

In a City of 88,000 people in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, partnerships are a way of life. The West Lethbridge Centre Project – the planning and construction of a new neighborhood with a 45 acre parkland & sports fields site, new public library, and two high schools - is a collaborative effort between the City of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Public Library Board, and the Public and Private School Boards.

This collaboration of four public partners resulted from long standing good will through existing joint use of community and school facilities. As the parties initiated their partnership, they developed a charter outlining values and a shared goal to guide their way through construction of the $62 million multi-use facility.

Today, this facility is home to over 1200+ high school students, multiple sport field users, community groups and library patrons. Working together and building on existing partnerships, the West Lethbridge Centre project created a partnership practice that Lethbridge continues to use successfully on multiple projects; ensuring the community receives the same level of service while minimizing the tax burden.

Attendees will learn:
a. Maximize services to your community while minimizing the impact to your tax base.
b. Build successful joint use agreements from the ground up.
c. Celebrate never-ending partnerships: When, why and how to build long term operating agreements.