Land Use Planning

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We lay the foundation to create communities

Planning is problem solving. It starts with a vision to improve our communities balanced with a promise to treat our land responsibly. To create careful and thoughtful options for right now as well as for the future, we take into account site conditions, public input, client needs, and project requirements.?

Creating the communities of today and of the future
#7
Top 225
300
Square Miles
125
Acres
3
Top 15
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Of agricultural heritage and rural character protected by the Rural Land Stewardship program developed by a public/private collaborative.
Of wildlife habitat that we created on the former Sydney Tar Ponds site in Nova Scotia, one of the most contaminated sites in Canada.
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Our People

Diane Chadwick, Principal, Planning

I get tremendous satisfaction in team leadership and team building. This is especially true when working with large land holdings to assist clients in determining long-term development strategies and goals to reach the optimum potential for their land.

Jim Paulmann, Vice President, Discipline Leader, Community Development (Planning)

My wheelhouse is master planned communities; knowledge and understanding of their unique issues, and a background in creating positive outcomes for public/private partnerships.
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Yolanda Lew, Principal, Business Centre Sector Lead, Community Development

I don¡¯t just plan a street or a neighbourhood based on its functionality. I envision the people who live and work in the area and I design the community for them.
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David Dixon, Vice President, Urban Places Fellow

We help communities manage change to become more livable, equitable, and resilient.

John Shardlow, Senior Principal

On any project, my greatest satisfaction comes from creating value for my clients and improving the lives of people by the work I do.

Simon O'Byrne, Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Community Development

I feel very fortunate to do what I do¡ªurban planning¡ªwhich is about the art, business, culture, and science of great place making.
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Diane Chadwick

Principal, Planning

Jim Paulmann

Vice President, Discipline Leader, Community Development (Planning)

Yolanda  Lew

Principal, Business Centre Sector Lead, Community Development

David Dixon

Vice President, Urban Places Fellow

John Shardlow

Senior Principal

Simon O'Byrne

Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Community Development

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Landscape Architecture Whether it's an urban park, a restored wetland, an athletic complex, or a waterfront destination--through analysis, planning, and design, we create inspired landscapes that reflect context and user needs.
Land Development Engineering We transform land by taking into account physical site conditions, public expectations, fiscal requirements, and environmental constraints.
Design Visualization Through design visualization, we help clients and stakeholders picture the building they¡¯ll work in, the bridge they¡¯ll drive over, and the neighborhood their kids will play in.
Surveying & Mapping Using tools like GPS, GIS, 3D laser scanners, and aerial photogrammetry we provide surveying and mapping to define land boundaries, earth¡¯s physical features, and the built environment.
Public Participation We develop and execute communication and consultation plans that allow people affected by change to understand, influence, and accept it.
Urban Planning & Design Our plans help harness the forces reshaping North American communities. We create places that are authentic, green, walkable, connected and diverse. ?
Visioning. Brands. Experiences. We create tangible, experiential, and memorable places. Transformative experiences that enhance real estate values and bring people back to a place again and again.

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