Choosing Our Future
A coalition with a vision to dynamically transform the way Vancouver Islanders live, work and play in their communities. We envision Vancouver Island being a safe, progressive, environmentally sensitive, energy self sufficient and lifeāsustaining place for all its inhabitants.
Friends of ITO
Membership
If you would like to support our objectives, please apply for membership here.
About ITO
Our Mission
To collaborate with others to connect the following ideas
- An ecosystem approach to environmental protection and planning;
- Less dependency on Carbon based energy sources;
- Sustainable urban design, planning and energy use;
- Transportation options that promote community, healthy lifestyles and real Choice;
- Local economic development models that encourage local food production;
- Diversity in accommodation that promotes resiliency and respect for all;
By developing proposals based on these interconnected ideas, IslandTransformations.Org will provide individuals, organizations and governments the tools and resources required to meet the challenges of climate change and the end of cheap oil.
Our Oganization
To become a member of ITO, write to vanito@shaw.ca or download our ITO membership application form and post it to the following address:
ITO Membership Chair
435 Kipling Street
Victoria, B.C V9S 3J9
For general information, please write to rapidrail@shaw.ca or post a letter to the following address:
President of ITO
435 Kipling Street
Victoria, B.C V9S 3J9
Our Coalition Partners
The Malahat Coalition
Energy Solutions - Vancouver Island
COOL Capital Coalition
Click on each title for further information
- Also have a look at what "Transitions Victoria" is doing:
- · The Victoria Region Transition Initiative fosters a post-carbon way of life in the Victoria area by raising awareness and building connections, supporting positive vision and action to help create more resilient, joyful communities that no longer rely on fossil fuels as their primary energy sources.
Our most recent Public Promotional Events
ITO Transit and Transition Displays - 2009/2011
ITO Board Administration
IslandTransformations.Org Speaks Out re Transportation Options and Governance
On November 20th, 2012, Citizen's Forum, Jack Etkin, interviewed ITO President, Irwin Henderson, and associate, Lloyd Skaalen on two of the most critical issues for Vancouver Island which limit our capability to achieve Transportation Oriented Development (TOD) and would improve livability and sustainability for all.
See the 20 minute video!