Rangeview Development Master Plan
A collaborative Master planning process for a vibrant waterfront community.
Neve is a graduate from the University of Toronto, having graduated in the Spring of 2021 with a Master of Science in Planning. During her studies, Neve interned with housing rights organizations and worked as a research coordinator, conducting academic research on the history of development charges in Ontario. Before joining Bousfields, Neve worked for Infrastructure Canada developing policies pertaining to a range of topics including affordable housing, transit-oriented communities and infrastructure programming.
Neve joined Bousfields in April of 2024 and is involved in a diverse range of projects in Toronto and the Greater Toronto area. She assists with the preparation of planning rationale reports, housing issues reports, community services and facilities studies, development applications and site-specific research and due diligence.
Simon joined Bousfields in May 2023 as a Planning Intern while completing his Master of Planning in Urban Development degree at Toronto Metropolitan University. Prior to TMU, Simon worked in the private sector advising on innovative and preferred transit options for one of North America’s largest Indigenous public-private partnerships situated on 1,200 acres of reserve land in Calgary, Alberta.
Simon joined Bousfields as a Planner in April 2024 after completing his Master’s degree and is involved in a wide range of projects in Toronto and the GTA. He assists in the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated reports and studies, draft zoning by-law amendments, site-specific research and due diligence, and development application coordination and submissions.
Karla joined Bousfields in July 2023 as a Senior Planner, having previously worked with a private consulting firm based in Barrie, ON. Karla has a broad range of experience in land use planning, development approvals, and project management.
Karla has experience managing development applications including Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan, and Consent/Minor Variance applications. She has experience preparing Planning Rationale Reports, Due Diligence Reports, Development Options Reports, Urban Design Reports, and evidence and materials for appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) . She has appeared in front of several municipal Councils and committees, as well as appeared as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Karla is a candidate member of OPPI and CIP, working towards full membership.
Sara is an Associate at Bousfields who joined the firm in July 2023 and brings a broad range of experience in land use planning.
Sara has worked on a wide range of land use planning and development projects throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area including Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, Site Plans, development of Official Plan and Secondary Plan policy, and appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Through these experiences, Sara has developed strong project management skills and a deep understanding of planning policy and processes, and the appeal process.
Sara Graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2017 and holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning. Prior to this, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science from McMaster University. Having worked in both the public and private sectors in the GTA, Sara has experience processing development applications through the approvals process as a planning consultant, land use planner at a municipal law firm, and most recently as a municipal planner.
Sara is currently candidate member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), working towards full membership.
Melissa joined Bousfields in May 2022 as a Co-op Student while completing her Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree in Planning at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Decision Support & Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Urban Design. She joined Bousfields as a full-time Planner in July 2023 after graduating with honours. Prior to joining Bousfields, Melissa worked with provincial and regional governments to revise planning policy, assess development applications, and communicate with project stakeholders to articulate policy objectives. Melissa’s experience reviewing applications and updating policy within the public sector makes her suited to navigate the approvals process.
Melissa is now involved in a wide range of projects throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Her primary responsibilities at Bousfields include the preparation of planning rationale reports, draft zoning by-laws, planning opinion letters, community services and facilities studies, housing issues reports, and other associated reports and studies for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. She also assists with the preparation of due diligence research as well as the coordination and submission of development applications.
Sheliza joined Bousfields as a Planner in Fall 2022. She holds a Masters of Science in Planning, with a specialization in Urban Planning and Development from the University of Toronto. She previously earned an undergraduate degree in Public Policy and Administration from Carleton University.
Prior to joining Bousfields, Sheliza worked across the industry for various organizations including the Eglinton Way BIA, Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, TAS Impact and The Planning Partnership. Through these experiences, Sheliza has developed expertise with land use planning and creating a thoughtful and inclusive public realm through collaboration with partners and public agencies. She has worked on a mix of residential, commercial and institutional projects across the GTHA.
Liam joined Bousfields in March 2022 as a Planner. He works primarily with private sector clients to provide a range of planning consulting services, including land use planning advice, development due diligence, policy review and analysis, planning rationale report preparation and obtaining various development approvals. Liam also completes associated land use development studies and research projects.
Prior to joining Bousfields, Liam worked as a planner with another planning consulting firm involved in development planning. Liam also has previous experience working in the public sector at the municipal level.
Liam received his Bachelor of Environmental Studies Honours Co-op Planning (BES) with an Urban Design Specialization from the University of Waterloo in June 2020. Liam is currently a candidate member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and is working towards his full membership.
Joie is a Planner with Bousfields, joining the firm in November 2022 after working as a Senior Analyst with the Economics Consulting team at Altus Group, where she specialized in market feasibility studies for residential developments. Joie is responsible for a wide variety of projects at Bousfields including preparing proposals, due diligence research, project management and submission coordination, and preparation of Planning Rationales and Community Services and Facilities analyses in relation to applications for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Minor Variance and Site Plan Approval. Joie graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2015 and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in Urban and Regional Planning.
Jessica joined Bousfields in May 2021 as a Planning Intern while completing her Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree in Honours Planning at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Land Development Planning, as well as a Minor in Geography and Environmental Management. Through Waterloo’s co-op program, Jessica worked in both the public and private sectors. As a Planning Assistant at the City of Mississauga and another consulting firm in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), she worked on a variety of mixed-use, residential and commercial projects.
Jessica joined Bousfields as a Planner in June 2022 and is involved in a wide range of projects in Toronto and the GTA. She assists in the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated reports and studies, draft zoning by-law amendments, site-specific research and due diligence, and development application coordination and submissions.
Ashley is a Senior Planner with Bousfields, having worked in both the public and private sectors in Ontario and Alberta. She has experience preparing Due Diligence Reports, Highest and Best Use Reports, Planning Rationale Reports, Urban Design Reports, and co-ordinating the submission and approval of various planning applications throughout southern Ontario, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances, Consents and Site Plan Approvals.
She also has extensive experience assisting with Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) and Toronto Local Appeal Body appeals by conducting research, analyzing applicable planning policy, and preparing arguments for Expert Witness Statements.
Ashley is a full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP). She also serves on a number of development- and community-related committees, including ULI Toronto’s Connect Committee, the Ryerson Planning Alumni Association Executive Committee and the City of Hamilton LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
Brynne is a Senior Planner with Bousfields. Prior to joining the firm, Brynne worked as a Planner in a variety of roles, both municipally and in consulting, most recently with the City of Thorold. She has a broad range of development experience, including infill developments and greenfield development, as well as rural planning.
Brynne is involved in the management of various development applications, such as Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, and Committee of Adjustment applications. This includes the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated studies as well as file management and coordination.
Brynne holds a Bachelor of Environment in Planning from the University of Waterloo, and a Masters of Science in Environment and Development from the University of Edinburgh. Brynne is a full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Canadian Institute of Planners.