Discovering the Project Essence
CO-CREATING DEEP-GREEN, JUST, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES is at the heart of this project—a transformative effort led by a deeply experienced professional consulting firm renowned for its expertise in community planning, urban design, and robust public and stakeholder engagement. The project convenes rigorous, experiential processes and delivers transformative projects that address complex, collective challenges. It is all about creating implementable visions, plans, and designs for sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities and memorable places. With a strong focus on planning, urban design, and engagement, every step is backed by purpose, deep knowledge, and hands-on techniques, ensuring each phase is practical, reliable, and visionary.
Main Benefit and Key Facts
The project stands out due to its unique meshing of planning, design, and engagement strategies, and its ability to turn visions into tangible outcomes. The key benefits are highlighted below:
- B-Corp score: 105.2
- Core service areas: Planning, Design, Engagement
- Main keywords: planning, urban planning, urban design, engagement, stakeholder, community, facilitation, consulting, consultancy
- Special expertise in community planning, urban design, and public and stakeholder engagement
- Strong commitment to sustainability, resilience, and equity
Emphasizing Collaborative Design
In a world where placemaking is not just about neat drawings but about forging a connection with the people in a community, this project elevates design to an art form. The project practices the art of placemaking by helping create beautiful, distinct, and inclusive communities. It expertly pairs creative urban design with careful planning—yes, it’s all about weaving a shared vision into the fabric of a community, building not only places but long-lasting experiences that evoke positive memory and connectivity.
Engagement for Genuine Community Input
Engagement comes through as a critical ingredient in projects that aim to build trust and foster meaningful change. The approach here is highly dynamic—facilitating a multitude of engagement activities that ensure every community member feels heard. By employing a collaborative, values-driven approach, the project builds trust with communities and stimulates thoughtful input. This genuine engagement marks the difference between a plan that is just paper and a plan that drives real, sustainable change.
Planning with Vision and Integrity
At its core, the project is deeply rooted in planning—from physical planning to the creation of nuanced policy frameworks. This isn’t about dreaming lofty ideas; it’s about showing how to get there with actionable steps and a clear, pragmatic vision. The project encapsulates a forward-thinking approach with meticulous planning, always ensuring that the future envisioned is one that story-tells resilience, sustainability, and above all, inclusiveness.
Project Impact on Global Goals
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being – Fostering healthy communities through innovative urban design and inclusive engagement practices.
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities – Implementing equitable planning processes that prioritize fairness and accessibility.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Creating resilient urban designs and memorable places that stand the test of time.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Delivering climate-friendly neighbourhood strategies and environmentally conscious designs.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with communities, stakeholders, and experts to co-create solutions.
Future Forward and Community Presence
The team behind the project is tight-knit, curious, and values-driven, chalking up extensive experience in urban and rural design, community planning, and public and stakeholder engagement. Based in Vancouver, BC, the firm proudly operates as a B-Corp certified, Carbon Neutral, and a Certified Living Wage company. Emphasizing that every project begins with local roots, the firm’s office is located on the unceded and occupied lands of the XʷMƏΘKʷƏY̓ƏM (Musqueam), SKWXWÚ7MESH (Squamish), and SƏL̓ILWƏTAɁꞭ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. This humble beginning resonates through every project, making the design process dynamic, heartfelt, and steeped in respect for the land and the people it nurtures… truly a next-level commitment to community values.
