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cvanderveen@bousfields.ca

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rdoherty@bousfields.ca

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asavanyu@bousfields.ca

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dcharezenko@bousfields.ca

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csmith@bousfields.ca

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sbhatti@bousfields.ca

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cheron@bousfields.ca

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hkatyal@bousfields.ca

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ewest@bousfields.ca

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tgrinyer@bousfields.ca

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We’re proud to be part of the team behind the proposed redevelopment of 56-60 Yonge Street! On March 25, 2026, City Council adopted recommendations from Community Planning staff to approve Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the site, along with alterations to a designated heritage property, to permit a 65-storey (243.5 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 648 residential units and 68 square metres of retail space along Yonge Street. The tower partially cantilevers over an existing 8-storey designated heritage building containing a hotel at 56 Yonge Street (Hotel Victoria), which will be retained.
We’re proud to be part of the team behind the proposed redevelopment of 56-60 Yonge Street!

On March 25, 2026, City Council adopted recommendations from Community Planning staff to approve Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the site, along with alterations to a designated heritage property, to permit a 65-storey (243.5 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 648 residential units and 68 square metres of retail space along Yonge Street. The tower partially cantilevers over an existing 8-storey designated heritage building containing a hotel at 56 Yonge Street (Hotel Victoria), which will be retained.
It was great to welcome Bousfielders to our new space in Hamilton last month and spend some time sharing the space together! 📍Find us at: 1 James Street South, 9th Floor
It was great to welcome Bousfielders to our new space in Hamilton last month and spend some time sharing the space together!

📍Find us at: 1 James Street South, 9th Floor
Flashback to early February when we partnered with @eatmorescarborough for a Yonge Corridor Food & Project Tour - resulting in a fun evening of food and learning! Bousfielders explored the diverse food scene along Yonge Street between Dundas and Bloor, featuring hidden gems and must‑try spots. Throughout the walk, Bousfielders shared insights on past and current projects, as well as a bunch of fun facts, highlighting the evolving geography and character of this vibrant downtown corridor. 🍽️ Food Stops We Experienced: * Cong Caphe * Punjabi Chaap Corner * Bangkok Garden * BHK Roll * Thai Mart * Bloom Café 🏛️ Bousfields Projects/Places We Visited: 1. TMU Student Learning Centre 2. Chelsea Hotel 3. 26 Grenville & 27 Grosvenor 4. 11 Wellesley 5. 510-528 Yonge and 7 Breadalbane 6. 1 Bloor West
Flashback to early February when we partnered with @eatmorescarborough for a Yonge Corridor Food & Project Tour - resulting in a fun evening of food and learning!

Bousfielders explored the diverse food scene along Yonge Street between Dundas and Bloor, featuring hidden gems and must‑try spots. Throughout the walk, Bousfielders shared insights on past and current projects, as well as a bunch of fun facts, highlighting the evolving geography and character of this vibrant downtown corridor.

🍽️ Food Stops We Experienced:

* Cong Caphe
* Punjabi Chaap Corner
* Bangkok Garden
* BHK Roll
* Thai Mart
* Bloom Café

🏛️ Bousfields Projects/Places We Visited:

1. TMU Student Learning Centre
2. Chelsea Hotel
3. 26 Grenville & 27 Grosvenor
4. 11 Wellesley
5. 510-528 Yonge and 7 Breadalbane
6. 1 Bloor West
Bousfields, what were you like in the 90s? ☎️
Bousfields, what were you like in the 90s? ☎️
We had a great time at @uli_toronto 8th Annual Winter Social at Waterworks Food Hall!   As sponsors, we appreciate spaces that bring people together a room full of people who care about how this city evolves.
We had a great time at @uli_toronto 8th Annual Winter Social at Waterworks Food Hall!
 
As sponsors, we appreciate spaces that bring people together a room full of people who care about how this city evolves.
As we approach International Women’s Day, we reflect and take a moment to recognize the women whose insight and leadership shape the way our cities grow. At Bousfields, we are proud annual sponsors for Women’s Leadership Initiative - ULI Toronto (WLI) and its initiatives, advancing women in our profession. We’re looking back at some key moments through the photos captured here. WLI brings people together to have meaningful and intentional conversations about their careers, inclusion in the workplace and moving our industry so more individuals can #GivetoGain. Happy #IWD2026!
As we approach International Women’s Day, we reflect and take a moment to recognize the women whose insight and leadership shape the way our cities grow. At Bousfields, we are proud annual sponsors for Women’s Leadership Initiative - ULI Toronto (WLI) and its initiatives, advancing women in our profession. We’re looking back at some key moments through the photos captured here. WLI brings people together to have meaningful and intentional conversations about their careers, inclusion in the workplace and moving our industry so more individuals can #GivetoGain. Happy #IWD2026!
We’re excited to announce that our Hamilton team has officially moved to a new location. Our new Hamilton office strengthens our roots in a city we’ve proudly been part of for the past five years. 📍 You can now find us at: 1 James Street South We’re grateful for the clients, partners, and projects that have supported us in the region, and we’re proud to call Hamilton home. Our new space underscores our ongoing commitment to contributing to the growth and success to Hamilton and the neighbouring communities from Burlington to Niagara, Kitchener, London, Guelph and beyond!
We’re excited to announce that our Hamilton team has officially moved to a new location. Our new Hamilton office strengthens our roots in a city we’ve proudly been part of for the past five years.

📍 You can now find us at: 1 James Street South

We’re grateful for the clients, partners, and projects that have supported us in the region, and we’re proud to call Hamilton home. Our new space underscores our ongoing commitment to contributing to the growth and success to Hamilton and the neighbouring communities from Burlington to Niagara, Kitchener, London, Guelph and beyond!
Coming Soon! An exciting announcement from our Hamilton Office… 👀
Coming Soon! An exciting announcement from our Hamilton Office… 👀
As we step into 2026, we are proud to announce several well-deserved promotions. These individuals have consistently demonstrated leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence. We’re excited to see them thrive in these next chapters of their careers. New Year. New Roles. New Impact. Please join us in congratulating Grace Wang, Ashley Paton, Richard Valenzona, Ryan Doherty, Simone Hodgson, Mona Al-Sharari, Anne James, Joie Kwong and Jessica Yi, as they take on their new roles!
As we step into 2026, we are proud to announce several well-deserved promotions. These individuals have consistently demonstrated leadership, innovation and a commitment to excellence. We’re excited to see them thrive in these next chapters of their careers.

New Year. New Roles. New Impact.

Please join us in congratulating Grace Wang, Ashley Paton, Richard Valenzona, Ryan Doherty, Simone Hodgson, Mona Al-Sharari, Anne James, Joie Kwong and Jessica Yi, as they take on their new roles!
🔁Bousfields 2025 Recap! Big projects, big laughs, and even bigger teamwork. From conferences and speaking engagements to charity events and fun social outings, 2025 was filled with moments that brought our Bousfields team together. Thanks to everyone who made this year one to remember!
🔁Bousfields 2025 Recap!

Big projects, big laughs, and even bigger teamwork. From conferences and speaking engagements to charity events and fun social outings, 2025 was filled with moments that brought our Bousfields team together. Thanks to everyone who made this year one to remember!
✨Always a highlight of our year: the Bousfields Holiday Party! Special thank you to: 🗓️Our Goodworks Committee for all the behind the scenes planning 📍 Our venue @waterworksto for hosting us in your awesome space, and 🍽️ @fooddudes for the delicious food Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
✨Always a highlight of our year: the Bousfields Holiday Party!

Special thank you to:
🗓️Our Goodworks Committee for all the behind the scenes planning
📍 Our venue @waterworksto for hosting us in your awesome space, and
🍽️ @fooddudes for the delicious food

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Big shoutout and thank you to our incredible interns Alley Poon, Myah Sachedina, and Leo Bridgewater wrapped up their internship experiences with us this past week! Here are some key takeaways they noted from their time with us: “My eight-month co-op at Bousfields has been everything I hoped for in a final internship! It’s been such a pleasure getting to know everyone, both on Team Lennox and across the firm, and to be part of an environment that values knowledge-sharing and building connections with one another beyond work. I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who took the time to teach, support, and get to know me throughout my internship. I’ve been able to reach goals I’d been working towards for a long time, and I truly appreciate the experience. I hope to see everyone again in the future!” - Alley Poon “My time at Bousfields has been extremely memorable and has helped me grow not only as an individual, but also as a planner. I am very grateful for the team of planners who taught, coached, and believed in me throughout the past 8 months. I’m proud of the goals I’ve accomplished during this time and the hard work that went into achieving them. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey; I’m excited to see where the rest of it takes me.” - Myah Sachedina “The eight months I have spent with Bousfields has been an extremely memorable experience. Everyone across the firm makes an incredible effort to ensure interns can thrive and challenge themselves throughout the various facets of the industry. It was incredible to work together this year, and I thank everyone across the firm for their support.” - Leo Bridgewater
Big shoutout and thank you to our incredible interns Alley Poon, Myah Sachedina, and Leo Bridgewater wrapped up their internship experiences with us this past week!

Here are some key takeaways they noted from their time with us:

“My eight-month co-op at Bousfields has been everything I hoped for in a final internship! It’s been such a pleasure getting to know everyone, both on Team Lennox and across the firm, and to be part of an environment that values knowledge-sharing and building connections with one another beyond work. I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who took the time to teach, support, and get to know me throughout my internship. I’ve been able to reach goals I’d been working towards for a long time, and I truly appreciate the experience. I hope to see everyone again in the future!” - Alley Poon

“My time at Bousfields has been extremely memorable and has helped me grow not only as an individual, but also as a planner. I am very grateful for the team of planners who taught, coached, and believed in me throughout the past 8 months. I’m proud of the goals I’ve accomplished during this time and the hard work that went into achieving them. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey; I’m excited to see where the rest of it takes me.” - Myah Sachedina

“The eight months I have spent with Bousfields has been an extremely memorable experience. Everyone across the firm makes an incredible effort to ensure interns can thrive and challenge themselves throughout the various facets of the industry. It was incredible to work together this year, and I thank everyone across the firm for their support.” - Leo Bridgewater

Cale Vanderveen

Senior Planner

Planning
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cvanderveen@bousfields.ca

Cale joined Bousfields in May of 2021. He holds a Bachelor’s of Urban and Regional Planning from Ryerson University, with a specialization in urban development. Prior to joining Bousfields, Cale worked at prominent architectural firm serving as their planning and urban development specialist, and at a planning consulting firm involved with development planning. This experience gives him knowledge and a unique perspective on both planning and building design, making him well suited to navigating the approvals process for complex urban sites.

At Bousfields, Cale is involved in multiple projects in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area and assists in the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated studies, conducts site-specific policy research and prepares development application submissions. Cale is currently a Candidate Member of OPPI and CIP, working towards full membership. He is also a member of the ULI and has attended various events for educational and self-development purposes.

Ryan Doherty

Senior Associate

Planning
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rdoherty@bousfields.ca

At Bousfields, Ryan is actively involved in a range of land use planning matters and development projects in the City of Toronto and the Greater Golden Horseshoe. His responsibilities include the management of various development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Approvals, Plans of Subdivision and Committee of Adjustment applications, in addition to providing research and analysis towards the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated studies for such applications. Ryan has given expert evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal and the Toronto Local Appeal Body and has prepared evidence for hearings.

Prior to joining Bousfields, Ryan worked in the private sector as a Research Analyst for a Toronto-based retail market consulting firm, where he worked on several retail market demand studies and commercial land needs assessments for various development projects and municipalities across Canada.

Ryan is a Full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). Ryan is a Registered Professional Planner.

Alex Savanyu

Senior Associate

Planning
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asavanyu@bousfields.ca

Alex has a broad range of experience in land use planning, development approvals, project management and feasibility analysis and has appeared in front of several municipal Councils and committees. He joined Bousfields in 2019, having previously worked with a Toronto-based private consulting firm.

At Bousfields, Alex is involved in a variety of land use planning matters and development projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area. He is actively involved in the management of various development applications and regularly prepares planning rationale reports and associated studies for applications for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan and Minor Variance approvals. He also regularly appears before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) as an expert planning witness.

Alex is a Full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

David Charezenko

Principal

Planning
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dcharezenko@bousfields.ca

David is an experienced multi-disciplinary project manager and urban planner. His proven experience in building relationships between clients and project teams, provincial and municipal staff and communities has successfully delivered complex projects through the planning approvals process in Ontario.

At Bousfields, David has been involved in a wide range of redevelopment projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Specifically, he has been involved in transit-oriented communities, mixed-use developments, residential infill and rental replacement projects and institutional renewal projects, including the preparation of planning rationale reports, housing issues reports, drafting planning instruments, and other supporting materials required for planning applications. He has also presented at community consultation meetings and statutory public meetings and deputed before many municipal councils and committee of adjustments. David has been qualified by the Ontario Municipal Board, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and the Ontario Land Tribunal to provide expert opinion evidence in the field of land use planning on a number of occasions. He is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario.

Charlie Smith

Senior Planner

Planning
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csmith@bousfields.ca

Charlie first joined Bousfields as a summer intern in 2017 and was hired as a Planner in 2019. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geography from the University of Guelph and a Master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Queen’s University. In the final semester of his Master’s degree, Charlie participated in an international exchange to Perth, Australia. He studied at the Australian Urban Design Research Centre (AUDRC) and focused on the conceptualization of a redevelopment master plan in the Perth CBD. Charlie has experience in both the construction management sector and the planning profession. During previous internships, he has worked for EllisDon, notably on Waterfront Toronto’s Port Lands Flood Protection Program.

Charlie is involved in multiple projects in the Toronto area and conducts site-specific policy research, development application submissions, and assists in the writing of planning rationale reports. He relies on his research and interpersonal skills to collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to address planning concerns. Charlie is currently a student member of OPPI and CIP, working towards full membership. He is passionate about sustainable city building and how planning can provide dynamic solutions.

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Simran Bhatti

Senior Planner

Planning
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sbhatti@bousfields.ca

Simran joined Bousfields in September 2018 as a Co-op Student while completing his Bachelor of Environmental Studies degree in Planning at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Land Development. He joined Bousfields as a full-time Urban Planner in June 2020 after graduating with honours. Prior to joining Bousfields, he helped solicitors advance complex proposals through the development approvals and appeals process while working for the planning and municipal group of a corporate law firm. He also authored staff reports, facilitated public meetings and presented at Committee of Adjustment hearings while working for the planning department of a growing municipality. Simran’s experience working on proposals from both a municipal and private landowner standpoint make him well suited to navigating the approvals process.

Simran is now involved in a wide range of projects throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. His responsibilities at Bousfields include the preparation of planning rationale reports as well as associated reports and studies for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Minor Variance applications. He also assists with the preparation of draft zoning by-laws, site-specific due diligence packages, and highest and best use reports. Simran is also responsible for co-ordinating submissions and assisting with the preparation of planning evidence for senior staff appearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal and the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

Courtney Heron-Monk

Senior Associate

Planning
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cheron@bousfields.ca

Courtney is an experienced urban planner, development consultant and project manager with an array of project experience across the GTA.  She specializes in the management of a range of planning applications, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Plans of Subdivision, Site Plans and Committee of Adjustment applications. She also represents clients before Municipal Councils and Committees and provides expert witness evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB). She joined Bousfields in 2019 and became an Associate with the firm in 2020.

Drawing on her strong communication skills, Courtney is able to effectively collaborate and build relationships within and across teams to reach consensus. She has facilitated approvals for a number of development projects in a variety of forms including low and medium density subdivisions, commercial projects, mid-rise buildings and high-rise towers. 

Courtney holds a Master of Planning (MPL) in Urban Development from Toronto Metropolitan University. She previously earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Geography from Brock University. She completed the third year of her undergraduate degree at Swansea University, located in Wales, UK. 

Courtney is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and was selected as a CIP Emerging Leader in 2023. Also, Courtney is a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario. 

Himanshu Katyal

Associate

Planning
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hkatyal@bousfields.ca

Himanshu is an Associate at Bousfields, having joined the firm in January 2022. He has a broad range of experience in land use planning and development approvals. Prior to joining Bousfields, he worked in the public sector as a Development Planner where he managed development applications including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan and Minor Variance applications.

Himanshu’s education includes a Master of Planning degree from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Technology degree from Amity University.

Himanshu is a Registered Professional Planner and Full Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Emma West

Partner

Planning
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ewest@bousfields.ca

Emma is a Partner at Bousfields, having joined the firm in 2015 with eighteen years of experience in urban and environmental planning for the public and private sector clients. Emma has led a broad range of community-building projects in downtown, suburban and rural locations.  As a Registered Professional Planner, her portfolio of work includes projects at all scales from regional plans to site-specific development approvals across Canada and in the Middle East.  Emma has acted as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal.  In addition to residential and mixed-use developments, Emma has a particular focus on approvals for colleges, universities and health care projects as well as large-scale affordable housing projects.  Emma focuses on collaborative problem solving in her work. She is an active leader in the Urban Land Institute having held and continuing to hold positions locally, in the Americas and globally. 

Tyler Grinyer

Partner

Planning
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tgrinyer@bousfields.ca

Tyler is a Registered Professional Planner and a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, having joined Bousfields Inc. in 2014 and becoming a Partner in 2018. Since joining the firm, Tyler has successfully led the planning approvals for a wide variety of projects including high-rise residential/mixed-use developments, low-rise residential infill projects, and large-scale master planned communities. Tyler also provides expert evidence at the OLT and TLAB.

In addition to Tyler’s experience at Bousfields Inc., Tyler has assisted in teaching an urban planning studio course at Ryerson University for the past 4 years and brings with him international development experience through his work with Habitat for Humanity in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, providing site planning and project management services for the development of low-income housing.

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

Tony Volpentesta

Partner

Planning
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tvolpentesta@bousfields.ca

A partner since 2003, Antonio (Tony) joined Bousfields in 1991 soon after completing a graduate degree in Urban Planning at the University of Toronto. He is full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. He has provided professional planning services in support of numerous large-scale redevelopment proposals in the Greater Toronto Area. His considerable experience has resulted in his participation as lead consultant and team captain on several high-profile development proposals. His range of experience includes high density residential and commercial proposals for many major clients.

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Stephanie Kwast

Partner

Planning
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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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