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Senior Community Designer

Design
416-947-9744x275
msuper@bousfields.ca

Partner

Community Engagement
416-947-9744x284
jdeeks@bousfields.ca

Associate

Design
416-947-9744x286
rvalenzona@bousfields.ca

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x261
callan@bousfields.ca

Principal

Planning
416-947-9744x260
dmorse@bousfields.ca

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x254
skwast@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

Planning
416-947-9744x269
malsharari@bousfields.ca

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We shape growing communities through creative urban thinking. Bousfields is a client focused business that has followed the evolution of communities in Ontario since 1974. As policy, trends and society have changed, so too has the nature of our work.  DEI Statement Bousfields is on a journey to foster and nurture an authentic culture of […]

October 19, 2023

Managing Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x208
ltinker@bousfields.ca

Associate

Community Engagement
416-947-9744x236
shodgson@bousfields.ca

6 Dawes

Creating connections for an emerging community.

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x242
dhuynh@bousfields.ca

Michael Super

Senior Community Designer

Design
416-947-9744x275
msuper@bousfields.ca

Michael joined Bousfields in March 2017 as a community designer. With over 20 years of professional experience in community design principles, Michael brings an extensive background and diverse skills to the Bousfields team. As a key member of Community Design, Michael’s responsibilities include producing high quality Draft Plans of Subdivision, Block Plans, Site Plans and other graphic representations of all kinds. His knowledge and experience has proven to be an asset to the design services offered by the firm.

Originally a graduate of Ryerson’s School of Geography, Michael has experience working in many municipalities throughout the Greater Toronto Area. He brings knowledge of various software applications and a solid foundation in design principles to the Bousfields team. When not involved with design work, Michael can be found in the backcountry of Algonquin Park or boarding down the slopes of the nearest mountain.

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Jocelyn Deeks

Partner

Community Engagement
416-947-9744x284
jdeeks@bousfields.ca

Jocelyn Deeks is a Partner at Bousfields and leads the Community Engagement practice. Jocelyn is a Registered Professional Planner and brings several years of experience working at the intersection of planning, development, and community engagement in the public and private sectors. She has developed and executed stakeholder engagement strategies for some of the GTA’s most complex and challenging development projects. Jocelyn also has experience developing strategic plans for Ontario municipalities.

Jocelyn has a Master in Planning (M.Pl) degree from Queen’s University.  She is a member of the Ontario Professional Planning Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners. She is a regular presenter at conferences including those hosted by the International Association of Public Participation and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, speaks on panels, and enjoys sharing ideas with peers on podcasts. 

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Richard Valenzona

Associate

Design
416-947-9744x286
rvalenzona@bousfields.ca

Combining his experience in urban design, planning and landscape architecture, Richard offers a creative and practical approach to design and development. His multidisciplinary background allows him to work across varying contexts, scales and levels of detail. Known for his master planning expertise, Richard has contributed and designed numerous comprehensive community plans for prospective development sites – from greenfield lands, to infill sites within urban and built-up environments – throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Richard is involved in a wide range of planning and urban design projects across the GTHA including highest and best use analyses, schematic site plan designs, preparation of urban design related materials for development applications and master plans. He has also worked on numerous community planning, urban design and landscape architectural projects within Canada, the U.S., Middle East and Asia.

Richard earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph, where he was awarded the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Honour Award. He also holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in urban planning, with a specialization in urban design, from the University of Waterloo. Richard is currently an Associate Member (Landscape Architectural Intern) of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA), working towards full membership. He is also in the process of working towards full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and Canadian institute of Planners (CIP).

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Caitlin Allan

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x261
callan@bousfields.ca

Caitlin has an extensive range of experience with development proposals throughout Toronto and the GTHA. She has a diverse background in land use planning matters in progressively responsible roles. Caitlin works with a range of clients to lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary projects and resolve land use issues. She has given expert evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal, prepared evidence for hearings, expropriation hearings and arbitration hearings and has deputed numerous times before Community Councils and the Committee of Adjustment.

Caitlin is a Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She holds a Master of Science in Regional and Urban Planning Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science, graduating with distinction. She previously earned a Bachelor and Arts and Science degree (with honours) from McMaster University, where she combined with Human Geography.

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David Morse

Principal

Planning
416-947-9744x260
dmorse@bousfields.ca

David is an experienced land use planner who assists clients through the complex planning approvals process in the Greater Toronto Area, with a focus on the City of Toronto.

He is involved in a wide range of projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial and institutional infill developments. David manages the preparation of planning rationale reports, highest and best use studies and other planning materials. He regularly presents at community consultation and statutory public meetings, deputes before the Committee of Adjustment, and is called as an expert witness in the area of land use planning at the Ontario Land Tribunal.   

David joined Bousfields in 2012 and became a Senior Associate with the firm in 2022. He holds a Bachelor of Urban Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University. He previously earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with specialization in geography from Wilfrid Laurier University. David is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and is a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario.

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Stephanie Kwast

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x254
skwast@bousfields.ca

Stephanie is a Partner with the firm and a registered professional planner who seeks to build strong relationships between project teams, municipal governments and communities. She has a thorough understanding of the municipal planning approvals process and has extensive experience working on large-scale projects from inception to completion. Known for her practical approach to planning and development, Stephanie is a passionate land use planner who is able to resolve land use issues and guide her clients and project teams through complex matters to reach a common goal.  Stephanie is involved in a wide range of planning projects in Toronto and across the Greater Toronto Area and has appeared as an expert witness before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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Mona Al-Sharari

Senior Planner

Planning
416-947-9744x269
malsharari@bousfields.ca

Mona joined Bousfields in May 2021 as a Planner. Mona holds a Bachelor of Community Design and Planning (Honours Urban Design and Planning) from Dalhousie University and a Master of Science in Infrastructure Planning, Appraisal and Development from the Bartlett School of Planning at University College London (UCL). Mona delivered, and continues to deliver, guest lectures on various topics at UCL, such as promoting participatory practices in planning and delivering infrastructure projects.

Prior to pursuing her Master of Science at UCL, Mona worked in the private sector as a Land Use Planner at another consulting firm in Toronto. In that role, she worked on a variety of mixed-use, residential, commercial and industrial projects. Mona also brings international development experience. Previously, she worked as a Planner at a consulting firm in Amman, Jordan, where she assisted with developing planning strategies for communities in Jordan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, she completed an internship at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Louis Tinker

Managing Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x208
ltinker@bousfields.ca

Louis draws upon his experiences in the public, not-for-profit and private sectors, to advise his clients and engage with various stakeholders with a thoughtful and balanced approach. He has a diverse mix of Canadian and international planning experience, having worked on urban regeneration initiatives for the City of Manchester (UK), CIDA funded municipal strategic planning projects in Central and Eastern Europe, and various planning assignments in the Greater Toronto Area.

Prior to joining Bousfields in 2011, Louis was a Planner with the City of Toronto where he managed a full range of complex development applications. A Registered Professional Planner and a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, Louis is a trusted expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

In his role as Managing Partner, Louis provides strategic support to the Bousfields Partnership and is responsible for managing the day-to-day business activities of the company. He works collaboratively with other leaders at Bousfields to ensure that the company, our team and our clients are set up for success! 

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Simone Hodgson

Associate

Community Engagement
416-947-9744x236
shodgson@bousfields.ca

Simone is an Associate at Bousfields and a key member of Bousfields’ Community Engagement Practice. Simone develops, manages, and implements community and stakeholder engagement strategies for private and public sector clients with projects across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Simone is experienced in spearheading and facilitating engagement and communication approaches at a range of scales and using a variety of methods. She is an expert in virtual engagement, including how to use project websites, social media, and other creative means to reach broader and more diverse audiences. Drawing from her experience, Simone aims to generate dynamic approaches to engagement that spark meaningful and constructive dialogue, as well as inspire those who may not traditionally participate to do so.

Simone holds a Master in Urban Planning (MUP) degree from Harvard Graduate School of Design. She has presented at a number of conferences, including the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) North American Conference, Public x Design Conference, and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Annual Conference. She also holds a Certificate from IAP2 in Foundations in Public Participation.

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David Huynh

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x242
dhuynh@bousfields.ca

David has extensive experience in obtaining development approvals (Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Approval, Plan of Subdivision, Plan of Condominium, Consent and Minor Variance), project coordination and management, undertaking reports and studies (Planning and Urban Design Rationales, Segment Studies, Block Context Plans, Housing Issues Reports) and associated research assignments, as well as providing expert planning witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal and presenting to Council, Committees and the general public.

In line with Bousfields Inc.’s collaborative approach, David works to build strong relationships with clients, consultants, community members and municipal staff to work towards solutions and positive outcomes.

Specializing in land use planning matters, he has been involved in a number of intensification and infill projects, as well as greenfield projects, throughout Toronto and the GTA. These projects include residential, commercial, office, institutional and mixed-use developments.

David joined Bousfields Inc. in 2004 as a full-time planner and became a partner in 2015. David earned an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree from the School of Planning at the University of Waterloo (2002). David is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario.

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6 Dawes

Creating connections for an emerging community.