Services

A clear way forward.

Planning and design advice shaped around the property, the question and the people involved.

01

Development planning

Clear advice on what a property can accommodate and how to get there, from early feasibility through municipal approvals.

  • Due diligence and development strategy
  • Consents and minor variances
  • Official Plan and zoning amendments
  • Site plan control and consultant coordination
02

Land use policy

Policies and plans that respond to real places, changing needs and the practical conditions for implementation.

  • Official Plan and zoning reviews
  • Secondary and area-specific plans
  • Housing and employment policy
  • Policy drafting and peer review
03

Urban design

An understanding of how buildings, streets and public spaces fit together, at the scale of a property, a corridor or a whole neighbourhood.

  • Site and built form analysis
  • Master plans and urban design studies
  • Design guidelines and public realm strategies
  • Visioning and development concepts
04

Applied research

Research into housing, local work and urban change, connecting evidence with the decisions planners, communities and governments need to make.

  • Housing and land use research
  • Policy and regulatory analysis
  • Case studies and comparative research
  • Collaborative studies and publications
05

Engagement and expert evidence

Well-prepared conversations and a clear planning case, supported by careful analysis and an understanding of different perspectives.

  • Public and stakeholder consultation
  • Written and visual evidence
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Committee, Council and tribunal representation

Who we work with

Different clients.
A shared need for sound advice.

Our clients include landowners, developers, real estate investment trusts, municipal and regional governments, public agencies, post-secondary institutions, faith-based organizations, childcare providers, environmental groups and community organizations.

Some need an early assessment before making a decision. Others need a planning lead to coordinate an application, a policy study or a public process. We define the work around the decision that needs to be made.

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Let’s talk

Let’s work through
what’s possible.

A property, a planning question or an idea for a place.
Tell us what you have in mind.

Discuss your project