O2 Planning and Design

Today, The Confluence unveiled a Site Concept Plan showcasing a new vision for the site’s future. The plan imagines a vibrant, welcoming place to gather, celebrate, learn, play and grow with designs informed by community. With pathways, gardens, shade and wind breaks, the plan creates new ways to welcome visitors to explore the 42-acre site. New amenities, including a 16,000-capacity amphitheatre, pow wow arbour and chilled outdoor hockey rink, will attract more festivals, performances and sporting events than ever before — offering greater culture, safety, vitality and economic benefit to downtown’s east end. The Confluence Site Concept Plan compliments the history, culture and lifestyle of the neighbourhoods it borders, while aligning with the broader development underway in the area, including East Village , The Culture + Entertainment District, Glenbow, Olympic Plaza Transformation, the Werklund Centre Transformation and Stephen Avenue. Creating this plan was a collective effort led by O2 Planning and Design in collaboration with Hatlie Group and Reimagine Architects. The engagement process included hundreds of participants including Indigenous community members, community organizations, site visitors and Calgarians across the city. Thank you to everyone who participated in the engagement sessions and who supports the shared vision of this site. Read more about The Confluence Site Concept Plan at https://lnkd.in/eW6jEaMn

🚲 FEATURED JANE’S WALK with School of Cities, University of Toronto (Festival Sponsor) For the Love of Raccoons Ride 🗓 Sunday, May 3 ⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM 👤 Led by Lanrick Jr Bennett A city-wide bike trek celebrating Toronto’s most unlikely (and unofficial) mascot, the raccoon. This ride connects three unique sites that each tell a story about Toronto’s evolving relationship with nature, design, and public space. For the Love of Raccoons is more than a ride. It’s a storytelling journey through the city’s layered relationship with its animal neighbours and public spaces. Come for the history, stay for the laughter, and leave with a few new ways to see Toronto. This walk is open to everyone! Whether you’re riding your own bike, an e-cargo bike, or a Bike Share Toronto rental. Families, friends, and curious city-builders are all welcome. You can join the full ride or visit one of the stops by foot or public transit. This walk is supported by the School of Cities, University of Toronto. 📍 Start: Raccoon Park (86 Soudan Ave) 🏁 End: Biidaasige Park (Commissioners St & Munition St) https://lnkd.in/eHQaM4DQ #JanesWalk #OurStreetsOurStories #Toronto #CycleTO #UrbanPlanning #CityBuilding #BikeToronto #PublicSpace

🏗️ 🎨 🌱 ⚙️ 🧬   Introducing the Inter-Disciplinary Session Path Presenters!   Click “Add to My Agenda” to join these amazing sessions!   Be sure to download the Whova app to build your schedule and stay organized!   Register before February 24th to lock in our best rates!   Visit 🔗 labash.org/register for more information!   The 2026 theme is “Cross-Pollinate,” exploring the synergies between people, place, practice, and profession.   Knowlton School at The Ohio State University American Society of Landscape Architects

A first look at Kensington Yards, our project in Calgary, Canada. In partnership with Bankside Properties and Sumus Property Group, our vision for Kensington Yards is a neighbourhood that bridges the gap between the unique Kensington culture and the natural beauty of the surrounding green spaces, including Riley Park. Nestled between the SAIT/AUArts and Sunnyside LRT Stations, this well-connected community responds to Calgary’s unique bluff landscape with a distinctly local character. Thank you to our collaborators CCxA and O2 Planning and Design and the City of Calgary, for their partnership. We look forward to seeing the project progress. #newneighbourhood #kensingtonyards #masterplanning

Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Parks Forum‼️  When: March 18 - 20, 2026 Where: Edmonton, AB Join us as we explore the role parks have in shaping accessible, sustainable, and adaptive urban environments through the theme "Urban Connections: Parks in a Changing World". Register now by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/ga6RNVXy #ParksForum2026 #UrbanConnections