Refugia means an area supporting natural flora and fauna that is resilient to the pressures facing the surrounding region, natural or man-made. Strategist Eric Turcotte joined a round table discussion about projecting this concept onto the natural urban landscape in Issue 68 of Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA)’s Ground Magazine with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)'s Steven Heuchert, Alexander Zeller of Arcadis, Kim Stratham of the City of Toronto Urban Forestry, co-moderated by Glyn Bowerman and Shahrzad Nezafati (🇨🇦).
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Urban Strategies® is a global urban design and planning consultancy based in Toronto, Hamilton and Vancouver. We lead complex projects in cities all over the world.
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http://www.urbanstrategies.com
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- Toronto, Ontario
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- 1986
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- urban design, public consultation, urban planning, sustainability planning, visioning, Brownfield Redevelopment, Downtown Revitalization, Master Planning, Transit Oriented Planning And Design, Model Making, Proposal Call Management, Campus Planning, Planning Approvals, and geospatial analytics
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We are thrilled that this morning, "one of the absolute best applications that we've had the pleasure to receive" (Councillor Amber Morley) was approved by Etobicoke York Community Council. The 21-25 Windsor proposal for Diamante Development Corporation and DeZen Realty just north of Mimico Station features two transit-oriented market residential towers to start, but also includes: - A standalone 7-storey non-profit supportive housing building operated by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, greatly expanding their current operations on site and providing a mix of 124 emergency shelter beds and supportive dwelling units. - A standalone 14-storey affordable co-op rental housing building - New office space - A full size, private daycare - A publicly accessible open POPS space near the transit station. - A publicly accessible mid-block connection and driveway, and - A public park meeting all parkland requirements and with the potential for further expansion through acquisition. Benjamin Hoff Arcadis BA Consulting Group Ltd. adesso design inc. UrbanToronto.ca
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We’re excited to share that we’ve gamified city-building through our work on Kitchener2051. Join us this Thursday to experience Kitchener in the year 2035 through different personas / avatars while enjoying some great food and good conversation with our team. We can’t wait to see you there!
What could life in Kitchener look like in 2035? What kind of home will you live in? How will you get around? What will your neighbourhood feel like? Step into the future and join us for a fun and interactive event: 📍 Kitchener City Hall rotunda 📅 Thursday, May 1 🕓 4:30–7:30 p.m. 🥪 Free food & refreshments Walk through a week in a future resident's life, make decisions, and share what kind of city you want to live in. 🧭 Learn more or explore the online version here: https://bit.ly/4jeB44j
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🚀 Curtner Urban Leadership Program – Session 7 Recap The seventh session of the Curtner Urban Leadership Program took place on Friday, April 25th, 2025, at the YZD Experience Centre in North York. Titled "All the Places You’ll Go!", the session explored how thoughtful design and innovation contribute to creating successful communities, workplaces, and public spaces — emphasizing the need to be both intentional and adaptable. The day began with registration, networking, and a leadership keynote from Derek Goring, CEO of Northcrest Developments, moderated by Nicole Lechter, Assurance Senior Manager at RSM Canada. This set the stage for a full day of collaboration and learning. Participants then delivered their group project presentations, engaging in productive critique and dialogue as part of the program’s ongoing development workshops. In the afternoon, attendees were introduced to the Downsview Framework Plan and Northcrest’s Hangar District Plan through a presentation by Emily Reisman (Urban Strategies) and See-Yin Lim (DTAH). The session wrapped up with a presentation on interim site activation strategies by Alana Mercury and Aytakin Mohammadi of Northcrest. This session offered participants valuable insights into how design innovation and community engagement drive meaningful, long-term city-building outcomes. Speakers: Derek Goring, CEO, Northcrest Developments Nicole Lechter, CPA, Assurance Senior Manager, RSM Canada See-Yin Lim, Senior Associate, DTAH Alana Mercury, Director, Programming & Placemaking, Northcrest Developments Aytakin Mohammadi, Director, Impact and Engagement, Northcrest Developments Emily Reisman, Partner, Urban Strategies Inc. 💫 Thank you to our host and event sponsor Northcrest Developments
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Love Park and The Well, Toronto, have been shortlisted for the AZ Awards! Support them by voting for them in the Landscape Architecture and Urban Design– Built Developments Categories. --- Deux de nos projets à Toronto, Love Park et The Well, sont finalistes des AZ Awards! Soutenez-les en votant pour eux dans les catégories Landscape Architecture et Urban Design – Built Developments. Avec/With: Love Park : gh3* The Well : Hariri Pontarini Architects, BDP Quadrangle, Adamson Associates Architects, architectsAlliance, Wallman Architects , and Urban Strategies Inc.
People's Choice is Open 📣 From inspiring adaptive re-use projects to elegant interiors, this year's 2025 AZ Awards finalists are next-level. Don't forget to vote for your favourite! #AZawards25 #AZawards #azuremagazine https://lnkd.in/dbvYQ6h
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Principal at Urban Strategies Inc; Sessional Lecturer, UofT; Adjunct Professor, VIU
Congratulations to Huu-ay-aht First Nations and the Forum Asset Management on reaching this significant milestone. It was a pleasure to work alongside Christine Fang-Denissov and our great team at Urban Strategies Inc. in supporting Huu-ay-aht realizing their vision of the Nations’ ḥahuułi.
Some exciting news to celebrate! Last week, the Huu-ay-aht Executive Council fully adopted the Huu-ay-aht Framework Plan - a design and engagement project led by Urban Strategies Inc.! Our team had the privilege of working closely with the Huu-ay-aht First Nations (and their development partner Forum Asset Management) to understand the rich history of the Nation's extensive ḥaḥuułi (traditional territory), including the 8,200 hectares of Treaty Settlement Lands they have full ownership and jurisdiction over. Through close collaboration and extensive engagement, we helped create a 30-year plan that embodies the Nation’s sacred principles of ʔiisaak (respect), ʔuuʔałuk (taking care of), and hišuk ma c̕awak (everything is connected), and shape a physical plan that supports community-building and fosters long-term economic opportunities. The adoption of the Huu-ay-aht Framework Plan marks a significant and meaningful milestone for the Nation and its citizens. We are truly honoured to have contributed to this important work. John Jack, Aly Damji, Dayna Gilbert, Christine Fang-Denissov, Sirous Ghanbarzadeh, Stuart Dow, Josh Reiniger.
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How is Paris responding to a changing #climate? Check out Strategist Michel Trocme's third installment of "This is Paris" on our Idea Lab.
New from me: This is Paris - Part 3 Please join me in this third installment from Urban Strategies Idea Lab. This is Paris - Part 3 explores Paris’ approach to sustainability and resilience, as well as economic and cultural diversity. https://lnkd.in/gKrahnhm The series focuses on Paris’s approach to urban challenges cities around the world have been dealing with such as affordability, congestion, sustainability and economic resilience and each are finding interesting new ways to adapt to our changing world. Over the past decade, Paris has been leading the way, tackling urban challenges with distinctive 'Made in Paris' approaches. For those who missed Parts 1 and 2, please go to: Part 1: https://lnkd.in/gJPpcYf4 Part 2: https://lnkd.in/gFidqcjf
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The ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands development received backing from City of Vancouver Council last week. The First-Nations-led project has a massive footprint in the West Point Grey area, adding about 13,000 housing units over the next 25 years. CBC interviews Chief Jen Thomas with the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) Chief Wayne Sparrow with the Musqueam Indian Band and Councillor and spokesperson Wilson Williams with the Squamish Nation. https://lnkd.in/djPhF_wF
Vancouver's West Point Grey set to be transformed by Jericho Lands development
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We are thrilled to be part of this exciting project!
yáqʷa recently announced the selection of Urban Strategies Inc., together with McElhanney and Vamos Advisors, to lead the development of a Master Plan for the site owned by Haisla Nation in the heart of #Kitimat. The process to define a unique, culturally significant and viable vision is now in full swing and we couldn't be happier. #Prosperity #PowerfulandProudCommunity #MovingForward
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We are proud of our role in leading the Comprehensive Development Concept Plan for this unique project!
Today, Vancouver City Council approved the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands Official Development Plan (ODP). The ODP, along with the Policy Statement approved by Council in 2024, will guide the transformation of the ʔəy̓alməxʷ/Iy̓álmexw/Jericho Lands into a sustainable community with diverse housing, shops, services, cultural facilities, and rapid transit access. Blanketed with xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) culture and design, the future development will include: 🏠 13,000 new homes 🏢 Commercial spaces for 3,000 jobs 🏫 Community amenities like a school, childcare, cultural spaces, and a library 🌳 30 acres of parks and open spaces Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3RrjWw1
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