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psmith@bousfields.ca

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mdror@bousfields.ca

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mbissett@bousfields.ca

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ltinker@bousfields.ca

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khickey@bousfields.ca

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kcooper@bousfields.ca

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dmorse@bousfields.ca

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dhuynh@bousfields.ca

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cricker@bousfields.ca

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Last month, we were fortunate to continue our 50th Anniversary celebrations with a Staff Retreat at the Toronto Island Yacht Club. A very special thank you to @monumentalprojects for leading our morning session full of reflection and thoughtful discussion, our staff members who organized an afternoon of mini-Olympics style activities, and our whole office for a day filled with team spirit and enthusiasm! #Bousfields50
Last month, we were fortunate to continue our 50th Anniversary celebrations with a Staff Retreat at the Toronto Island Yacht Club. A very special thank you to @monumentalprojects for leading our morning session full of reflection and thoughtful discussion, our staff members who organized an afternoon of mini-Olympics style activities, and our whole office for a day filled with team spirit and enthusiasm! #Bousfields50
We’re #Hiring!! We are currently recruiting for the following positions: HR Coordinator, Planner and Urban Designer. Visit our website bousfields.ca/careers for more info and apply today!
We’re #Hiring!! We are currently recruiting for the following positions: HR Coordinator, Planner and Urban Designer. Visit our website bousfields.ca/careers for more info and apply today!
To say that Bousfielders enjoyed this year’s @ontarioplanners conference in #Hamilton would be an understatement. Thank you to the conference organizers for programming the last several days full of knowledge sharing and connections! Congratulations as well to our several speakers and facilitators, including: - David Falletta, Partner - David Huynh, Partner - Courtney Heron-Monk, Senior Associate - Simone Hodgson, Associate - Alex Smiciklas, Senior Project Manager - Karla Tamayo, Senior Planner - Charlie Smith, Senior Planner - Sam Casola, Urban Designer - Tina Dadgostar, Urban Designer #AdaptationTransformation2024 #OPPIConference2024 #Bousfields50
To say that Bousfielders enjoyed this year’s @ontarioplanners conference in #Hamilton would be an understatement. Thank you to the conference organizers for programming the last several days full of knowledge sharing and connections!

Congratulations as well to our several speakers and facilitators, including:
- David Falletta, Partner
- David Huynh, Partner
- Courtney Heron-Monk, Senior Associate
- Simone Hodgson, Associate
- Alex Smiciklas, Senior Project Manager
- Karla Tamayo, Senior Planner
- Charlie Smith, Senior Planner
- Sam Casola, Urban Designer
- Tina Dadgostar, Urban Designer

#AdaptationTransformation2024 #OPPIConference2024 #Bousfields50
✨Earlier this year we had the pleasure of celebrating our 50th Anniversary with colleagues, clients, and friends at the Globe & Mail Centre, with the Toronto skyline as a fitting backdrop! Here is a small sample of the incredible time had that day - it truly was a ‘lovely day’. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate! A special shout out to everyone involved in organizing the event, including our staff, the event planner, event staff, vendors, photographer and more, who made the celebration possible! #Bousfields50 #ShapingGrowingCommunities #50thAnniversary
✨Earlier this year we had the pleasure of celebrating our 50th Anniversary with colleagues, clients, and friends at the Globe & Mail Centre, with the Toronto skyline as a fitting backdrop!

Here is a small sample of the incredible time had that day - it truly was a ‘lovely day’. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate! A special shout out to everyone involved in organizing the event, including our staff, the event planner, event staff, vendors, photographer and more, who made the celebration possible!

#Bousfields50 #ShapingGrowingCommunities #50thAnniversary
You might have noticed a few changes to our logo this year. To celebrate and commemorate an exciting milestone/achievement for our firm, we developed a special 50th anniversary logo. Swipe through to see the behind-the-scenes process that our Senior Graphic Designer, Michael Lewis, undertook to create our fabulous, special edition 50th anniversary logo! . . . . . #graphicdesign #logodesigns #50thanniversary #Bousfields50
You might have noticed a few changes to our logo this year. To celebrate and commemorate an exciting milestone/achievement for our firm, we developed a special 50th anniversary logo.

Swipe through to see the behind-the-scenes process that our Senior Graphic Designer, Michael Lewis, undertook to create our fabulous, special edition 50th anniversary logo!
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#graphicdesign #logodesigns #50thanniversary #Bousfields50
It wouldn’t be summer without Bousfields beach volleyball! Good luck to our teams as they finish out the season over the next few weeks! #SpikePlanApproval #DedicatedSpikeLanes
It wouldn’t be summer without Bousfields beach volleyball! Good luck to our teams as they finish out the season over the next few weeks!

#SpikePlanApproval #DedicatedSpikeLanes
Thank you to @nativecentre (NCCT) for taking us on one of their First Story Tours last week. Special thanks in particular to our guide Charlie, who took us on an exploration of the deep Canadian Indigenous cultural roots of Tkaronto (Toronto), Ishpadinaa (Spadina Road), and the 60+ years history of the NCCT. We look forward to visiting again in the future!
Thank you to @nativecentre (NCCT) for taking us on one of their First Story Tours last week. Special thanks in particular to our guide Charlie, who took us on an exploration of the deep Canadian Indigenous cultural roots of Tkaronto (Toronto), Ishpadinaa (Spadina Road), and the 60+ years history of the NCCT. We look forward to visiting again in the future!
As we wrap up our time at #CONNECTION2024, our team is reflecting on what an incredible time was had attending and presenting at the conference, connecting with fellow colleagues across the planning industry, learning from the keynote speakers and other planning experts, and exploring #Edmonton. Thank you @cdnplanners for having us!
As we wrap up our time at #CONNECTION2024, our team is reflecting on what an incredible time was had attending and presenting at the conference, connecting with fellow colleagues across the planning industry, learning from the keynote speakers and other planning experts, and exploring #Edmonton.

Thank you @cdnplanners for having us!
We’re thrilled to have a number of Bousfielders speaking at, and attending, this week’s #CONNECTION2024 in #Edmonton. We’re looking forward to connecting with planners from across Canada. We hope to see you there! . . . . . #urbanplanning #conference #knowledgeexchange
We’re thrilled to have a number of Bousfielders speaking at, and attending, this week’s #CONNECTION2024 in #Edmonton. We’re looking forward to connecting with planners from across Canada. We hope to see you there!
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#urbanplanning #conference #knowledgeexchange
🚴‍♀️Huge congrats to our amazing @mattamyhomes #BikeForBrainHealth team who participated in yesterday’s ride in support of @baycrest! The Bousfields team surpassed our fundraising goal, raising $11,500+ in support of this important cause. Go team go! If you’d still like to donate, our team page is accepting donations at the link in bio.
🚴‍♀️Huge congrats to our amazing @mattamyhomes #BikeForBrainHealth team who participated in yesterday’s ride in support of @baycrest! The Bousfields team surpassed our fundraising goal, raising $11,500+ in support of this important cause. Go team go!

If you’d still like to donate, our team page is accepting donations at the link in bio.
👋Say hello to our latest group of stellar interns across our planning and urban design teams! A big welcome to Anthony, Kieran, Amanda, Samreen, and Rona!
👋Say hello to our latest group of stellar interns across our planning and urban design teams! A big welcome to Anthony, Kieran, Amanda, Samreen, and Rona!
Bousfielders had a great time participating in last week’s @uli_toronto’s #Hamilton City Tour: Housing in the #Hammer! Bousfields Partner Emma West spoke about 106 Bay Street North, a Passive House City Housing Hamilton Development, and participants also got to check out another Bousfields project on the tour: 10 Bay Street, the @mcmasteru Graduate Student Residence. You can learn more about the tour at the link in bio. Thank you to ULI Toronto for organizing this event! . . . . . #citybuilding #housing #ontario #development #urbanplanning #urbandesign
Bousfielders had a great time participating in last week’s @uli_toronto’s #Hamilton City Tour: Housing in the #Hammer!

Bousfields Partner Emma West spoke about 106 Bay Street North, a Passive House City Housing Hamilton Development, and participants also got to check out another Bousfields project on the tour: 10 Bay Street, the @mcmasteru Graduate Student Residence.

You can learn more about the tour at the link in bio.

Thank you to ULI Toronto for organizing this event!
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#citybuilding #housing #ontario #development #urbanplanning #urbandesign

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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 2021 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.

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1 Front

Planning for growth. Building on history.

CG Tower

An iconic landmark designed to change a city.

Kate Cooper

Partner

Planning
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kcooper@bousfields.ca

Kate is a Partner with the firm and a registered professional planner with extensive experience in the practice of land use planning.  She works collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, building strong relationships with clients, consultants and public sector staff to resolve issues and navigate complex projects.  Kate has been involved in a broad range of community and city-building projects in the City of Toronto and Greater Toronto Area and is able to resolve land use issues and steer her clients and project teams toward a common goal. Kate has appeared as an expert planning witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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David Morse

Principal

Planning
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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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David Huynh

Partner

Planning
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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.

David Falletta

Partner

Design, Planning
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dfalletta@bousfields.ca

David is a well-rounded planner with experience in development planning, policy planning, urban design, and community design. Prior to joining Bousfields Inc. in January 2015, David was a Planner with the City of Hamilton for ten years, where he developed his expertise in planning and community design associated with development approvals, policy initiatives and planning studies. David has been involved in the design and approval of various projects including secondary plans, master plans, large-scale shopping centre redevelopments, draft plan of subdivisions, residential and mixed-use developments, and residential infill.

David is a Registered Professional Planner in Ontario and a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and has been qualified as an expert planning witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

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Claire Ricker

Associate

Planning
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cricker@bousfields.ca

Claire first joined Bousfields in 2015 as a Planning Intern during her co-op semester at Ryerson University. Upon graduating from Ryerson University with a Master’s degree in urban and regional planning, she returned to Bousfields in 2016 as a Planner. Prior to pursuing graduate studies, Claire earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Guelph with a concentration in Geography and a minor in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental Analysis.

Claire is involved in a wide range of land use planning and development projects throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Claire is involved in the management of various development applications, including the preparation of planning rationale reports, supporting studies and reports and draft Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, as well as supporting materials for minor variance and site plan approval applications. She also responsible for assisting with the preparation of evidence and materials for applications before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT).

Claire is currently a Pre-Candidate Member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), working towards full membership.

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