Urban Planning & Design

Water Street Tampa

A plan to turn more than 50 acres of undeveloped property into an exciting new walkable, urban neighborhood.
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Saskatoon City Centre Plan

Animating a city centre from summer sunshine to winter brrrr.
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Dayton Mall Area Master Plan

‘Mall Street’ meets ‘Main Street’
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Shaping our communities through design

Great places don’t just happen—they are born of a thoughtful vision and intelligent design. When you walk through a city, the dynamic urban spaces are what you remember and come back to experience again. That is what urban design is all about—making connections between people and places. It shapes cities and suburbs, whether through the planning of their buildings and neighborhoods, their streets and plazas, or their parks and infrastructure. Read More

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

David Dixon Vice President, Urban Places Fellow

Union Square

We walked the streets of Union Square to learn about the culture, the needs, the wants, and the passions of its people.

Webinar: Why Urban Design Still Matters

In this webinar, we discuss practices in urban design that affect walkability, the perception of safety, and economic vitality; identify specific urban design details for both the public and private realm and their contextual metrics; investigate the Golden Triangle of great urbanism; and explore the role of the 7 D’s in measuring success. Watch Now

City Building: Who Controls the Future?

The recent growth of cities and schools produced tremendous opportunity, wealth, and change.

Ain Al Fayda Neighbourhood Development Master Plan

Ain Al Fayda is a distinct development that celebrates the historical and natural qualities of the region. The master plan vision sets the tone for a well-balanced lifestyle by creating a variety of communities within a walkable neighborhood setting for residents. Read More

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Since 2015, our team has planned more than 30 million square feet of new walkable, mixed-use, and authentic urban districts–in cities and suburbs

Application of these mutually reinforcing principles to every plan, makes our communities more Walkable, Connected, Green, Diverse and Authentic

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Nancy MacDonald, Vice President, Urban Places

Urban professionals address the needs of our communities and help unlock the benefits of development. We’re city-builders.

David Dixon, Vice President, Urban Places Fellow

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

Craig Lewis, Principal, Planning and Urban Design Co-leader, Urban Places

To build vibrant, memorable, and walkable urbanism we must continually focus on the details important to the human experience.

Andrew Irvine, Senior Principal, Planning and Urban Design Co-leader, Urban Places

Our work must always be done exceptionally and in a manner that promotes happiness, health, and cultural and social enrichment.

Steve Potvin, Principal

It’s crucial to have good knowledge of the local culture before diving into its environment.

Nancy MacDonald

Vice President, Urban Places
David Dixon

Vice President, Urban Places Fellow
Craig Lewis

Principal, Planning and Urban Design Co-leader, Urban Places
Andrew Irvine

Senior Principal, Planning and Urban Design Co-leader, Urban Places
Steve Potvin

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Architecture & Interior Design We create spaces that are engaging and uplifting, that contribute to our collective sense of health and well-being, and encourage the sustainable stewardship of our communities.

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 Use Planning We provide responsible planning by creating careful and thoughtful options for right now as well as for the future that take into account site conditions, public input, client needs, and project requirements.

Public Participation We develop and execute communication and consultation plans that allow people affected by change to understand, influence, and accept it.

Transportation Planning As a community grows in size and population, so do its mobility needs. We help you address those needs and find a comprehensive solution that can safely get you to your destination.

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.

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.

Land Development Engineering We transform land by taking into account physical site conditions, public expectations, fiscal requirements, and environmental constraints.

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Water Street Tampa

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Shaping our communities through design

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

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City Building: Who Controls the Future?

Ain Al Fayda Neighbourhood Development Master Plan

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Webinar: Global Panel on COVID-19 Responses in Vulnerable Urban Contexts

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Beyond Complete Streets: Could COVID-19 help transform our roads into places for people?

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Environment, health and sustainability in real estate asset management

Looking at our streets differently now and after COVID-19

Are medium-density neighborhoods the answer to community planning in the future?

A global view of design and urban planning post-COVID-19 (Part 4): How will cities change?

A global view of design and urban planning post-COVID-19 (Part 3): New infrastructure

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