Norm Shearing has been involved in some of Vancouver’s largest real estate developments - most notable, the planning and redevelopment of the Expo Lands, the Coal Harbour Bayshore property and the River District. An Architect, and LEED Acredditted Professional, Norm is a former Chair of the Vancouver Urban Design Panel and a recognized champion of sustainable developments that reflect values of community well-being through the design and placement of structures in relation to the natural environment. Norm’s leadership expertise has helped transform brownsfield sites into thriving, well-loved residential communities. An experienced concencus-builder, Norm believes strongly in engaging with stakeholders and consultation as a means of addressing complex urban issues. His collaborative leadership style and his ability to move organizations forward transition well into board rooms and community centres where he reinvests his time and care in community building – a commitment he has made consistently for more than twenty years. A former Director of Canadian Green Building Council and Smart Growth BC, Norm continued as a sustainabiliy champion as President, Dockside Green Limited where he was responsible for the ongoing development of the award winning Dockside Green neighbourhood located in Victoria’s inner harbour. Norm sold Dockside Green to Bosa Developments in December 2017 and accepted the position of President of OpenForm Properties in 2018.Norm received his undergraduate degree from SFU and continued his education completing a degree from UBC’s school of architecture.