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sbhatti@bousfields.ca

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cheron@bousfields.ca

Associate

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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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tvolpentesta@bousfields.ca

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skwast@bousfields.ca

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psmith@bousfields.ca

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mdror@bousfields.ca

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mbissett@bousfields.ca

Managing Partner

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ltinker@bousfields.ca

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khickey@bousfields.ca

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Last month Bousfielders participated in the GIFTS Foundation’s 11th annual golf tournament! Bousfields is a proud sponsor of the event which raises funds for the GIFTS Foundation, a volunteer-powered charity focused on providing basic necessities and improved conditions through education, rebuilding and relief efforts in Vietnam and Canada. To learn more about the GIFTS Foundation, visit the link in our bio.
Last month Bousfielders participated in the GIFTS Foundation’s 11th annual golf tournament! Bousfields is a proud sponsor of the event which raises funds for the GIFTS Foundation, a volunteer-powered charity focused on providing basic necessities and improved conditions through education, rebuilding and relief efforts in Vietnam and Canada.

To learn more about the GIFTS Foundation, visit the link in our bio.
And just like that, the #ACTION2025 National Planning Conference has come to an end! This year, Bousfields was a proud Title Sponsor, supporting so many inspiring sessions, meaningful connections and engaging conversations! A big shout out to all the Bousfielders who participated on panels, led sessions, worked the booth, and contributed to making the conference a space of learning and connection. A massive thank you to everyone at @cdnplanners and @ontarioplanners for all their hard work! This year’s conference was a huge success - it has us already eagerly anticipating next year’s CIP and OPPI conferences!
And just like that, the #ACTION2025 National Planning Conference has come to an end! This year, Bousfields was a proud Title Sponsor, supporting so many inspiring sessions, meaningful connections and engaging conversations!

A big shout out to all the Bousfielders who participated on panels, led sessions, worked the booth, and contributed to making the conference a space of learning and connection.

A massive thank you to everyone at @cdnplanners and @ontarioplanners for all their hard work! This year’s conference was a huge success - it has us already eagerly anticipating next year’s CIP and OPPI conferences!
This past Spring, Bousfielders participated in two important initiatives – the Mattamy Homes Bike for Brain Health and the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s! These events raise funds and awareness in support of dementia research and care. Dementia is the fastest growing healthcare issue of our time and has impacted many of us in some way. We are happy to announce that the Walk for Alzheimer’s raised $2,451 for the Alzheimer Society and the Bike for Brain Health raised $10,290 for Baycrest Health Sciences. Together, Bousfields raised $12,741 for these important causes that are close to our hearts! Thank you to everyone who organized, participated, fundraised and supported these events, we couldn’t have done it without you.
This past Spring, Bousfielders participated in two important initiatives – the Mattamy Homes Bike for Brain Health and the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s! These events raise funds and awareness in support of dementia research and care. Dementia is the fastest growing healthcare issue of our time and has impacted many of us in some way.

We are happy to announce that the Walk for Alzheimer’s raised $2,451 for the Alzheimer Society and the Bike for Brain Health raised $10,290 for Baycrest Health Sciences. Together, Bousfields raised $12,741 for these important causes that are close to our hearts!

Thank you to everyone who organized, participated, fundraised and supported these events, we couldn’t have done it without you.
Aligning Good Planning Principles with Indigenous Teachings/ Philosophies and a Health & Social Equitable Lens Last but not least, join us on July 10th from 1:15-2:30PM in attending a two-part fireside chat with Bousfielder David Huynh and Dr. Jaris Swidrovich as they engage in a frank and honest discussion about the synergies between good planning principles and Indigenous teachings and philosophies. We look forward to learning from Dr. Swidrovich’s insights, research and experiences as a health practitioner, professor and social advocate to broaden our understanding of how to contribute to planning more inclusive and equitable communities. #ACTION2025
Aligning Good Planning Principles with Indigenous Teachings/ Philosophies and a Health & Social Equitable Lens

Last but not least, join us on July 10th from 1:15-2:30PM in attending a two-part fireside chat with Bousfielder David Huynh and Dr. Jaris Swidrovich as they engage in a frank and honest discussion about the synergies between good planning principles and Indigenous teachings and philosophies. We look forward to learning from Dr. Swidrovich’s insights, research and experiences as a health practitioner, professor and social advocate to broaden our understanding of how to contribute to planning more inclusive and equitable communities. #ACTION2025
Planning for Music Venues Don’t miss our very own David Morse and Graham Barrett on July 10th from 1:15-2:30 PM as they take on planning for music venues. In conversation with Jonathan Bruce (Wavelength Music), Kishmita Arora (City of Toronto), Lisa Zbitnew (The Phoenix Concert Theatre), Mike Tanner (City of Toronto) and Phil Brennen (Broccolini), this panel will explore how we, as planners, strike a balance between the preservation of music venues and meeting our housing needs. #ACTION2025
Planning for Music Venues

Don’t miss our very own David Morse and Graham Barrett on July 10th from 1:15-2:30 PM as they take on planning for music venues. In conversation with Jonathan Bruce (Wavelength Music), Kishmita Arora (City of Toronto), Lisa Zbitnew (The Phoenix Concert Theatre), Mike Tanner (City of Toronto) and Phil Brennen (Broccolini), this panel will explore how we, as planners, strike a balance between the preservation of music venues and meeting our housing needs. #ACTION2025
We cannot wait to attend this year’s Fast or Funny session at #ACTION2025 on July 9th from 3:30-4:30PM! Join us in supporting Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Mike Dror, and Jocelyn Deeks as they host two Fast or Funny sessions: Following last year’s legendary Zoner Groaners session, Anna and Mike are back with Zoner Groaners 2. And to top it all off, Jocelyn and BA Group’s Margaret Briegmann will be hosting Bingo. Transportation Questions in Community Meetings. Looking forward to seeing you there!
We cannot wait to attend this year’s Fast or Funny session at #ACTION2025 on July 9th from 3:30-4:30PM! Join us in supporting Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Mike Dror, and Jocelyn Deeks as they host two Fast or Funny sessions:

Following last year’s legendary Zoner Groaners session, Anna and Mike are back with Zoner Groaners 2. And to top it all off, Jocelyn and BA Group’s Margaret Briegmann will be hosting Bingo. Transportation Questions in Community Meetings. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Join our very own Charlie Smith at #ACTION2025 while he discusses the evolving field of urban planning with fellow urbanists Ali Ahmed (TMU), Benito Russo (Bruce County), Christine Chea (TMU), and Nikita Jariwala (J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd.)! Held on July 9th from 1:45-3PM, the session will delve into the unique perspectives and nuances of working for a variety of employers, emphasizing critical lessons learned on the job. Hope to see you there!
Join our very own Charlie Smith at #ACTION2025 while he discusses the evolving field of urban planning with fellow urbanists Ali Ahmed (TMU), Benito Russo (Bruce County), Christine Chea (TMU), and Nikita Jariwala (J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd.)! Held on July 9th from 1:45-3PM, the session will delve into the unique perspectives and nuances of working for a variety of employers, emphasizing critical lessons learned on the job. Hope to see you there!
What’s Ethics Got to do with it? What’s Ethics Got to do with it? Join Bousfielder Courtney Heron-Monk in conversation with Dana Anderson (MHBC), Mary Lou Tanner (MPG Planning Solutions) and Ryan Des Roches (OPPI) on July 9th from 11am-12pm while they discuss the complaints and discipline process and examine real-work cases highlighting the importance of ethics in upholding the public interest! #ACTION2025
What’s Ethics Got to do with it?

What’s Ethics Got to do with it? Join Bousfielder Courtney Heron-Monk in conversation with Dana Anderson (MHBC), Mary Lou Tanner (MPG Planning Solutions) and Ryan Des Roches (OPPI) on July 9th from 11am-12pm while they discuss the complaints and discipline process and examine real-work cases highlighting the importance of ethics in upholding the public interest! #ACTION2025
Next up for #ACTION2025 is Design in Action: Transforming Community Through the Final Phases of the Redevelopment of Regent Park Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Caroline Kim, Emma West, Jocelyn Deeks and Simone Hodgson will be participating in a panel discussion and walking tour of Regent Park, to highlight how balancing design objectives can drive innovation, achieve high-quality outcomes and deliver significant public benefits. You can catch our Bousfields team in conversation with Bryan Sherwood (Tridel), Katherine Bailey (City of Toronto) and Peter Zimmerman (Toronto Community Housing) on July 9th from 8:30am – 1:00pm!
Next up for #ACTION2025 is Design in Action: Transforming Community Through the Final Phases of the Redevelopment of Regent Park

Bousfielders Anna Wynveen, Caroline Kim, Emma West, Jocelyn Deeks and Simone Hodgson will be participating in a panel discussion and walking tour of Regent Park, to highlight how balancing design objectives can drive innovation, achieve high-quality outcomes and deliver significant public benefits. You can catch our Bousfields team in conversation with Bryan Sherwood (Tridel), Katherine Bailey (City of Toronto) and Peter Zimmerman (Toronto Community Housing) on July 9th from 8:30am – 1:00pm!
Kicking off all things conference, we’ll be highlighting the Bousfielders presenting at #ACTION2025 National Planning Conference, over the next two weeks.   First up: Leading Through Failure. Let’s talk about leading through failure! Join Bousfielder Mike Dror in conversation with Shadi Adab (MHBC) to delve deeper into celebrating failure and “failing forward”. You can attend this session on July 8th from 3 - 4PM, you won’t want to miss it!
Kicking off all things conference, we’ll be highlighting the Bousfielders presenting at #ACTION2025 National Planning Conference, over the next two weeks.
 
First up: Leading Through Failure.
Let’s talk about leading through failure! Join Bousfielder Mike Dror in conversation with Shadi Adab (MHBC) to delve deeper into celebrating failure and “failing forward”. You can attend this session on July 8th from 3 - 4PM, you won’t want to miss it!
This July 7-10 you can find Bousfielders presenting, attending, and connecting with industry professionals from across Canada at the #ACTION2025 CIP/OPPI National Planning Conference. We are thrilled to be this year’s Title Sponsor for the conference. Come visit us at our exhibitor booth and at the Strings and Skyline Reception on July 9th at Roy Thomson Hall! Looking forward to coming together within our profession to exchange thoughtful ideas, discuss innovative tools and research, and a share our passion and commitment to the well-being of current and future generations. See you at #ACTION2025!
This July 7-10 you can find Bousfielders presenting, attending, and connecting with industry professionals from across Canada at the #ACTION2025 CIP/OPPI National Planning Conference.

We are thrilled to be this year’s Title Sponsor for the conference. Come visit us at our exhibitor booth and at the Strings and Skyline Reception on July 9th at Roy Thomson Hall!

Looking forward to coming together within our profession to exchange thoughtful ideas, discuss innovative tools and research, and a share our passion and commitment to the well-being of current and future generations.

See you at #ACTION2025!
After many incredible years on our team, we’re wishing Lily Lood the happiest of retirements! Your dedication, positivity, and tireless support have left a lasting mark on all of us. Now it’s time to trade spreadsheets for bike trails and emails for cat cuddles. You’ve more than earned it! We’ll miss you around the office, but we’re so excited for all the adventures ahead 🎉
After many incredible years on our team, we’re wishing Lily Lood the happiest of retirements! Your dedication, positivity, and tireless support have left a lasting mark on all of us.

Now it’s time to trade spreadsheets for bike trails and emails for cat cuddles. You’ve more than earned it!

We’ll miss you around the office, but we’re so excited for all the adventures ahead 🎉

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.

Projects Include:

625 Church

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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Peter Smith

Partner

Planning
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psmith@bousfields.ca

Peter is one of the leading urban planning practitioners in the City of Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area and beyond, having graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1979 with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Urban and Regional Planning). 

Over the ensuing four decades (and counting), Peter has developed a particular expertise in leading the planning approvals for some of the most complicated and highest profile developments in the Province and, in particular, in the Downtown Toronto area. As well, he has undertaken planning policy studies for the Province and municipalities throughout Ontario and has spoken at numerous conferences and events regarding the need for properly balanced and integrated policy initiatives.

He has been recognized as an experienced professional witness before the Ontario Land Tribunal and the Courts on numerous occasions and has developed a strong reputation for analytical thinking, professionalism and integrity. Peter is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and is a Registered Professional Planner.

Projects Include:

1 Front

Planning for growth. Building on history.

Mike Dror

Partner

Planning
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mdror@bousfields.ca

Mike provides planning services in support of private and public sector projects across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, in Eastern Ontario and in Northern Canada. He is currently involved in a wide range of projects throughout the GTA and beyond, helping manage complex development applications, preparing Planning and Urban Design Rationale reports and other associated studies, and preparing evidence for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) hearings. 

Mike also has experience with expropriation, arbitration and land acquisition and sale matters, and regularly prepares highest and best use studies to help Bousfields’ clients understand the value of land.

Mike holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto and a Master of Planning from Queen’s University, and is a Full Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP). Mike is also a passionate volunteer, having previously served on CIP’s Honours & Awards Committee and having mentored up and coming planners through the OPPI, the University of Toronto’s Innis Alumni Mentorship Program, and the Mentorship Initiative for Indigenous and Planners of Colour.

Projects Include:

625 Church

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

Mike Bissett

Partner

Planning
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mbissett@bousfields.ca

Mike is a partner with the firm with experience in a broad range of planning matters including the preparation and management comprehensive development applications for public and private clients throughout Ontario.  Mike has significant experience and a strong reputation as an expert witness before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), the Toronto Land Appeal Board (TLAB).  

Mike has a wide range of experience throughout the Toronto and the GTA representing clients through presentations to various Committees and Councils.  Mike’s work includes a range of development forms, including mixed-use, residential, commercial and institutional, in both high-density intensification in urban areas and lower-density greenfield areas.   Mike is known to be a collaborative planner who is respected in the industry, with strong relationships with municipal staff throughout the City of Toronto and GTA . 

Mike graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Appied Arts in Urban and Regional Planning in 1998, interning with Sherman Brown Dryer and Carol LLP.  Since graduating, Mike started his career in the public sector as a planner for the County of Delaware in Ohio, before getting his Masters degree in Geoinformatics from ITC in the Netherlands.  Following his Masters degree, Mike  worked as a land use planner for the Toronto-based law firms of Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP and Wood Bull LLP,  becoming a consulting land use planner with Bousfields in 2010. is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP), a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario (RPP), and a member of the Lambda Alpha International Land Economics Society.

Projects Include:

CG Tower

An iconic landmark designed to change a city.

Louis Tinker

Managing Partner

Planning
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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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Katie Hickey

Senior Associate

Planning
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khickey@bousfields.ca

Katie is involved in a wide range of planning projects across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. She is actively involved in the management of various types of development applications and is responsible for the preparation of planning rationale reports and other supporting materials related to development applications. She works collaboratively with municipal staff and multi-disciplinary consultant teams to deliver positive solutions to complex land use issues. In her role, she also has deputed before the Committee of Adjustment, has presented at community meetings, and has prepared and provided evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Katie became an Associate with the firm in 2022 an holds a Master of Urban Planning degree from Toronto Metropolitan University, having previously earned an Honours Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree from the University of Guelph. In the third year of her Bachelor’s degree program, Katie participated in an international exchange to Copenhagen, Denmark, where she continued to study Landscape Architecture at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. 

Katie is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and is a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario, and a Candidate Member of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA), working towards full membership.

Projects Include:

1 Front

Planning for growth. Building on history.

CG Tower

An iconic landmark designed to change a city.