Senior Project Manager
Community Engagement
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lwalker@bousfields.ca
Senior Associate
Community Engagement
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shodgson@bousfields.ca
Partner
Community Engagement
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jdeeks@bousfields.ca
Lewis joined Bousfields’ Community Engagement Practice in October 2022 as a Project Manager. Originally from Singapore, he moved to Canada for his undergraduate studies and to explore living abroad. During his studies, Lewis worked in the non-profit sector as an engagement practitioner specializing in youth, newcomers, and lower-income groups, while finishing his BA (Hons.) in Urban Studies and Human Geography at the University of Toronto.
Since joining Bousfields, Lewis has worked on developing and implementing engagement strategies for development projects in the City of Toronto. Key to Lewis’s work is ensuring that engagement strategies both align and build on the context of the community. Through his work, Lewis has experience employing a variety of engagement strategies, ranging from tenant-related communication to public open houses. Lewis’s passion for making planning and city building more accessible has ensured that he finds new and creative ways to create spaces for the public to be involved in city building.
Towards a vibrant and connected campus where urban ecology meets public life.
A new chapter for Swansea Mews.
Simone is a Senior 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.
Facilitating the delivery of a new 200-bed Long-Term Care home.
Evolving Eastgate Square into a revitalized transit-focussed retail destination and vibrant residential community.
Towards a vibrant and connected campus where urban ecology meets public life.
Transforming community through the final phases of redevelopment.
A new chapter for Swansea Mews.
Redefining the landscape of Liberty Village.
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.
Creating connections for an emerging community.
Facilitating the delivery of a new 200-bed Long-Term Care home.
Reimagining a Toronto landmark for the next generation.
Advancing women's sport through a first-of-its-kind performance centre in Toronto.
Expanding short-term accommodation and ancillary support services for families accessing specialized health care.
Evolving Eastgate Square into a revitalized transit-focussed retail destination and vibrant residential community.
Towards a vibrant and connected campus where urban ecology meets public life.
Delivering residential intensification with consideration for existing tenants.
Supporting intensification through thoughtful infill development.
Transforming community through the final phases of redevelopment.
A new chapter for Swansea Mews.
Redefining the landscape of Liberty Village.