Urban Design Archives - Bousfields Inc.

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Planning for growth. Building on history.

Position Title: Urban Designers (2-5 Years)Department: Urban DesignLocation: Toronto or Hamilton Office What’s the Job? We are looking for Urban Designers with 2 to 5 years’ experience to join our Toronto team of Urban Design Consultants. We are currently working in a hybrid environment. The Urban Designer position will play a key supporting role on the team, […]

6 Dawes

Creating connections for an emerging community.

Reside On Richmond

Reimagining the public realm.

Rangeview Development Master Plan

A collaborative Master planning process for a vibrant waterfront community.

CG Tower

An iconic landmark designed to change a city.

Beau Soleil Condos

A waterfront community that reaches new heights.

Artists’ Alley

An artful approach to a vibrant new neighbourhood.

625 Church

Honouring the past to meet the needs of a modern community.

300 Bloor Street West

Designed to sustain an engaged community for decades to come.

As we wrap up our time at #CONNECTION2024, our team is reflecting on what an incredible time was had attending and presenting at the conference, connecting with fellow colleagues across the planning industry, learning from the keynote speakers and other planning experts, and exploring #Edmonton.

Thank you @cdnplanners for having us!

We’re thrilled to have a number of Bousfielders speaking at, and attending, this week’s #CONNECTION2024 in #Edmonton. We’re looking forward to connecting with planners from across Canada. We hope to see you there!
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#urbanplanning #conference #knowledgeexchange

🚴‍♀️Huge congrats to our amazing @mattamyhomes #BikeForBrainHealth team who participated in yesterday’s ride in support of @baycrest! The Bousfields team surpassed our fundraising goal, raising $11,500+ in support of this important cause. Go team go!

If you’d still like to donate, our team page is accepting donations at the link in bio.

👋Say hello to our latest group of stellar interns across our planning and urban design teams! A big welcome to Anthony, Kieran, Amanda, Samreen, and Rona!

Bousfielders had a great time participating in last week’s @uli_toronto’s #Hamilton City Tour: Housing in the #Hammer!

Bousfields Partner Emma West spoke about 106 Bay Street North, a Passive House City Housing Hamilton Development, and participants also got to check out another Bousfields project on the tour: 10 Bay Street, the @mcmasteru Graduate Student Residence.

You can learn more about the tour at the link in bio.

Thank you to ULI Toronto for organizing this event!
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#citybuilding #housing #ontario #development #urbanplanning #urbandesign

Our firm is very excited to be part of the project team working on the development proposals for 90-110 Eglinton Ave E & 150-164 Eglinton Ave E in midtown Toronto.

Designed for @madisonhomes by award-winning architecture firm Rafael Viñoly Architects (@rva_ny) alongside @turnerfleischer and @mpfppllc, this new community will bring a mix of residential, retail, office, and public space to the neighbourhood. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

Images by @binyanstudios and @madisonhomes
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#urbanplanning #urbandesign #toronto #midtowntoronto #architecture

We’re #hiring for Urban Planner and Urban Designer positions! Visit bousfields.ca/careers for more info and email careers@bousfields.ca to apply.

Bousfielders spotted with fellow friends/colleagues at this year’s ULI Winter Social! Thanks again to @uli_toronto for always putting on a fun event!
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#toronto #urbanplanning #urbandesign #communityengagement #networking #social

“Landmark Toronto office tower granted new life as residence after special exemption”.

Check out the Toronto Star article featuring Bousfields Associate, Alex Savanyu, where he discusses the recent approval of the 69 Yonge planning application at City Council. Congratulations to the entire project team on this exciting milestone!

Read the full article at the link in bio.
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#toronto #planning #heritage #building #officeconversion

Don’t miss this upcoming @uli_toronto discussion on What Ontario Can Learn from Australia’s Emerging #TransitOrientedCommunities featuring Bousfields Partner Caitlin Allan.

Caitlin will be joined by a number of our esteemed industry colleagues at Hatch, @translink, @brookfieldproperties and QIC.

Looking forward to the presentation and discussion!

Register at the link in bio.

We are pleased to announce some exciting promotions!
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#congratulations #promotions #celebrate #urbanplanning #urbandesign #communityengagement #toronto #hamilton #ontario

✨Wishing everyone a festive holiday season and a safe and prosperous 2024! The Bousfields Office will be closed from December 25, 2023 to January 1, 2024 inclusive.

Pictured: some fun photos from this year’s office holiday party, including Tony Volpentesta delivering the annual speech on behalf of the Partners. Thank you to @mercatto.to for hosting us!
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#holidayparty #toronto #urbanplanning #urbandesign #communityengagement

Position Title: Urban Designers (2-5 Years)
Department: Urban Design
Location: Toronto or Hamilton Office

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What’s the Job?

We are looking for Urban Designers with 2 to 5 years’ experience to join our Toronto team of Urban Design Consultants. We are currently working in a hybrid environment.

The Urban Designer position will play a key supporting role on the team, contributing urban design advice (written and graphic) to studies, reports, master plans, block plans, massing studies and built form analyses. The successful candidate will work in an engaging, collaborative, professional services environment that offers the opportunity to be involved in a range of challenging and professionally rewarding projects primarily across the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Position Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of urban design studies, reports, master plans, block plans, massing studies and built form analyses, including both graphic and written components.
Carry out research of planning and urban design policy and site history.
Assist in the preparation and submission of development applications.
Assist with the preparation of materials for OLT, TLAB and other tribunals.
Carry out site visits, take notes, and photography as required.
Collaborate with other urban designers, planners, project managers, on a daily basis.
Discover and adopt new tools and visualization techniques.

What would make me the right fit for the role?

Two (2) to five (5) years of related work experience in land use planning and development approvals.
Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or Planning (with a focus on Urban Design) from an accredited university or college.
Proficiency in software programs, AutoCAD, Sketchup and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop specifically) is required; Knowledge of Rhino is an asset.
Good analytical, research, and interpretive skills, with the ability to work independently in identifying and interpreting research findings and reaching practical conclusions.
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills and expert graphic communication skills using a variety of media.
Creative problem-solving and solution-finding skills to approach urban design challenges.
Self-motivated individual with organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively, often working on multiple projects simultaneously with firm deadlines.

We are always looking for great candidates. If this sounds like you, and you are interested in applying for this position, we’d like to hear from you. Email us using subject: Bousfields Urban Designer, with your resume, portfolio of 20MB or less and an introduction of who you are to careers@bousfields.ca. If we think you might be a good fit for our team, we’ll get in touch and set up a time to meet in-person.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who provide a portfolio will be considered and only those who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

Bousfields is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.