Our Impact Through the Years
For almost a decade, AMONTario has supported municipalities across Ontario through training, technical assistance, research, and practical asset management resources. Explore key projects and initiatives that have helped advance asset management practice across the province.
Collaboration with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) supported the advancement of natural asset management initiatives focused on climate resilience and sustainable service delivery. One of the outcomes of this work was the development of the “Natural Asset Management Valuation Guide: Forest and Tree Assets.“
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Through this advanced, 3-part webinar series municipal staff gained practical knowledge and tools to support the integration of natural assets into asset management planning through targeted training and applied learning opportunities. The series included asset management best practice regarding condition, valuation, and levels of service.
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The asset management chapter of AMCTO’s Municipal Accounting and Finance Program textbook was updated to reflect current practices, emerging trends, and evolving municipal requirements.
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Practical workshops blending presentations, hands-on activities, and resources that helped municipalities strengthen their understanding of green infrastructure and explore opportunities to incorporate green infrastructure assets into asset management planning.
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A beta cost-benefit tool was developed in partnership with the Invasive Species Centre to help municipalities evaluate the long-term financial implications of Phragmites management strategies within road rights-of-way.
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In partnership with AMO, AMONTario developed a primer focused on growth and asset management in Ontario, including recommendations towards integrating growth and demographic shifts into asset management practices. The accompanying case studies showcase how different municipalities in Ontario are growing, the impacts of this growth, and how they are planning for growth with asset management and capital planning.
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A series of webinars delivered in partnership with AMO provided municipal staff with practical guidance on advancing asset management practices and meeting the requirements of Ontario’s asset management regulation.
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A review of York Region’s Green Infrastructure Asset Management Plan identified leading practices, implementation opportunities, and recommendations to support future program development.
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In this half-day virtual workshop, municipal professionals explored practical approaches to achieving compliance with Ontario’s asset management regulation while building a foundation for long-term success. Topics included presenting to Council and integrating asset management into budgeting.
[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Natural Asset Management Case Study Project – Integrating Green Infrastructure into Asset Management: South Bruce Peninsula”]A municipal case study demonstrated how small municipalities can incorporate natural assets into existing asset management frameworks by building internal capacity, providing practical insights and resources for municipalities across Ontario. This project was funded by MFOA.[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Asset Management Roadmap 3.0 – Natural Asset Management Training”]
This introductory 2-part webinar series helped municipal staff build foundational knowledge related to incorporating natural assets into asset management planning and decision-making. Topics included “The First Steps” – an introduction to key concepts and practices, and an overview of lifecycle management costing.
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In this half-day virtual workshop, municipal professionals came together to explore strategies for moving beyond compliance and strengthening the long-term impact of asset management programs. Topics included annual progress reporting requirements (approaches and examples), maturity assessments, and asset management roadmaps.
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Training and coaching sessions provided by AMONTario, in partnership with TRCA, helped City of Toronto staff build knowledge and confidence in integrating climate change and natural asset considerations into asset management practices.
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The AMONTario team provided hands-on support, mentorship, and technical guidance to the team at Drummond/North Elmsley to assist them in completing their asset management plan in compliance with O.Reg. 588/17 requirements, while also building internal capacity for ongoing asset management planning.
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On behalf of the Greenbelt Foundation, AMONTario prepared a report to provide municpal councils with practical actions to advance natural asset management within their communities. By focusing on improving the visibility and integration of natural assets in municipal asset management, planning, and decision-making, the report aims to strengthen protection, restoration, and management of natural assets.
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As part of the Municipal Asset Management Program, AMONTario developed online courses, case studies, and a variety of educational resources to support municipalities in integrating climate change considerations into asset management planning and decision-making (MAMP, round 4).
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Technical assistance, workshops, and coaching supported municipalities across Ontario in strengthening asset management knowledge, practices, and implementation efforts.
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Support for FCM to provide practical guidance and resources helped municipalities move from planning to implementation by embedding asset management practices into day-to-day operations.
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Interviews with municipalities across Ontario captured progress, challenges, and opportunities related to asset management implementation, helping inform future sector priorities.
[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_sep time_sep_title=”2020″ time_sep_color=”#ffffff”][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Asset Management Online Platform & Communities of Practice”]Virtual learning opportunities, peer networks, and communities of practice supported municipal staff in building asset management knowledge and sharing experiences across Ontario, delivered as part of the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP, round 3).[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_item time_title=”Technical Assistance (FCM MAMP 3)”]
Workshops, coaching, and technical support helped municipalities strengthen asset management capacity and advance implementation efforts across their organizations.
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This project blended core concepts from asset management and economic development, with a placemaking lens. The approach was collaborative and rooted in design thinking. The overall goal was to support the community team members in developing an innovative cycle tourism strategy that: benefits local community, includes a long-term vision, and fosters economic and climate resilience.
[/icon_timeline_item][icon_timeline_sep time_sep_title=”2018″ time_sep_color=”#ffffff”][icon_timeline_feat time_title=”Expanding AMONTario’s Community of Practice”]With support from MOI, AMONTario delievered training, implementation support, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that helped expand Ontario’s asset management community of practice and build municipal capacity across the province.[/icon_timeline_feat][/icon_timeline]