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asavanyu@bousfields.ca

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dcharezenko@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

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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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tvolpentesta@bousfields.ca

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skwast@bousfields.ca

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Summer highlights, unlocked ✅ 🏐 Volleyball at Woodbine Beach 🌳 Family Summer Social at Corktown Commons 🚊 A ride on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT 🚴 Bike for Brain Health 🤝 ULI Summer Social 🎨 Hamilton Art Crawl ⛳ Charity golf events   A season packed with movement, community, creativity, and giving back. Here’s to making the most of summer and carrying the momentum into fall! ☀️
Summer highlights, unlocked ✅

🏐 Volleyball at Woodbine Beach
🌳 Family Summer Social at Corktown Commons
🚊 A ride on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
🚴 Bike for Brain Health
🤝 ULI Summer Social
🎨 Hamilton Art Crawl
⛳ Charity golf events
 
A season packed with movement, community, creativity, and giving back. Here’s to making the most of summer and carrying the momentum into fall! ☀️
Our Planning Interns, Evan and George wrapped up their terms with us last week. Evan and George are enthusiastic team members who brought endless energy and a desire to learn and grow to their roles over the summer. Shout out to their mentors Brynne and Joie for mentoring our interns and helping them navigate their roles and blooming careers.    Best of luck to Evan and George as they continue their studies in the fall! Swipe or read below for some key takeaways from each of them about their time at Bousfields:   Evan: “I’ve had an incredible and instructive summer at Bousfields. It was a revelation to me how much work goes on behind the scenes to bring each individual development to fruition. Seeing all the labour and coordination required, and getting to be a part of it, I feel that I’ve come to understand the role and value of planners much better. I will carry these experiences with me as I move forward, and I am especially grateful to my mentor, Brynne, whose attention and guidance were invaluable.”   George: “My time at Bousfields has been an absolute blast! I’m tremendously grateful for having worked with a wonderful team on such varied projects in both scale and complexity all across the province.    Applying research to projects with real, material impacts has been deeply rewarding, while solving problems in highly collaborative ways with some of the smartest people I’ve had the pleasure of working with will be indispensable to my studies and budding planning career.   Thank you to everyone at Bousfields, please keep in touch!”
Our Planning Interns, Evan and George wrapped up their terms with us last week. Evan and George are enthusiastic team members who brought endless energy and a desire to learn and grow to their roles over the summer. Shout out to their mentors Brynne and Joie for mentoring our interns and helping them navigate their roles and blooming careers. 
 
Best of luck to Evan and George as they continue their studies in the fall!

Swipe or read below for some key takeaways from each of them about their time at Bousfields:
 
Evan: “I’ve had an incredible and instructive summer at Bousfields. It was a revelation to me how much work goes on behind the scenes to bring each individual development to fruition. Seeing all the labour and coordination required, and getting to be a part of it, I feel that I’ve come to understand the role and value of planners much better. I will carry these experiences with me as I move forward, and I am especially grateful to my mentor, Brynne, whose attention and guidance were invaluable.”
 
George: “My time at Bousfields has been an absolute blast! I’m tremendously grateful for having worked with a wonderful team on such varied projects in both scale and complexity all across the province. 
 
Applying research to projects with real, material impacts has been deeply rewarding, while solving problems in highly collaborative ways with some of the smartest people I’ve had the pleasure of working with will be indispensable to my studies and budding planning career.
 
Thank you to everyone at Bousfields, please keep in touch!”
☀️ 🌳 We gathered at Corktown Common for our Bousfields Family Summer Social, enjoying an afternoon of sunshine, great food, fun activities, and meaningful connections with colleagues and their families. We’re grateful for the incredible people who make Bousfields such a great place to work and for the opportunity to come together and celebrate our community!
☀️ 🌳 We gathered at Corktown Common for our Bousfields Family Summer Social, enjoying an afternoon of sunshine, great food, fun activities, and meaningful connections with colleagues and their families. We’re grateful for the incredible people who make Bousfields such a great place to work and for the opportunity to come together and celebrate our community!
We’re proud to share that earlier this summer, Toronto City Council adopted the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 5 Fairview Mall Drive.  Located within the rapidly evolving Don Mills Major Transit Station Area, the redevelopment of 5 Fairview Mall Drive required balancing residential intensification with the retention of an important medical office use.  Our team helped shape the proposal into a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment consisting of three towers ranging from 33 to 45 storeys, delivering 1,302 homes and approximately 9,000 m² of office and retail space. The plan also introduces new publicly accessible open space, enhanced pedestrian connections, landscaped amenity areas and a redesigned internal circulation system.  The result is a community that accommodates growth, continues the provision of important healthcare services, and contributes to the ongoing evolution of this important urban node.
We’re proud to share that earlier this summer, Toronto City Council adopted the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 5 Fairview Mall Drive. 

Located within the rapidly evolving Don Mills Major Transit Station Area, the redevelopment of 5 Fairview Mall Drive required balancing residential intensification with the retention of an important medical office use. 

Our team helped shape the proposal into a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment consisting of three towers ranging from 33 to 45 storeys, delivering 1,302 homes and approximately 9,000 m² of office and retail space. The plan also introduces new publicly accessible open space, enhanced pedestrian connections, landscaped amenity areas and a redesigned internal circulation system. 

The result is a community that accommodates growth, continues the provision of important healthcare services, and contributes to the ongoing evolution of this important urban node.
We are thrilled to share that in July, Toronto City Council adopted the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Toronto expansion at 240 McCaul Street, marking an important milestone for a project that will strengthen support for families accessing pediatric health care in Toronto. Bousfields worked closely with RMH Toronto, the consultant team and City staff to advance a proposal for linked 19-storey and 4-storey buildings containing 200 suites. Located near Toronto’s Hospital District, the development has been carefully integrated into its urban setting and will significantly expand the organization’s ability to support families who need to remain close to specialized medical care. The approval supports RMH Toronto’s long-term presence on the site and represents represents an important investment in Toronto’s health care ecosystem and the vital social infrastructure that supports children and families from across Ontario and beyond.
We are thrilled to share that in July, Toronto City Council adopted the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Ronald McDonald House (RMH) Toronto expansion at 240 McCaul Street, marking an important milestone for a project that will strengthen support for families accessing pediatric health care in Toronto.

Bousfields worked closely with RMH Toronto, the consultant team and City staff to advance a proposal for linked 19-storey and 4-storey buildings containing 200 suites. Located near Toronto’s Hospital District, the development has been carefully integrated into its urban setting and will significantly expand the organization’s ability to support families who need to remain close to specialized medical care.

The approval supports RMH Toronto’s long-term presence on the site and represents represents an important investment in Toronto’s health care ecosystem and the vital social infrastructure that supports children and families from across Ontario and beyond.
🚇 Line 5 Transit Crawl: Exploring the Eglinton Crosstown Corridor Bousfielders had a great time last week exploring the western portion of the Eglinton Crosstown (Line 5) corridor. The transit crawl took participants to several key stations along the corridor, highlighting local history, planning contexts, and Bousfields projects within a number of Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) along the Eglinton corridor. The tour began at Mount Dennis Station, where attendees learned about the area’s transformation, including the redevelopment of the former Kodak lands and the evolving planning framework for the surrounding neighbourhood. The group then visited Oakwood Station where we explored the cultural heritage and significance of Little Jamaica and ongoing planning initiatives in the area. The evening concluded at Eglinton Station, with discussions focused on intensification, the public realm, privately owned publicly accessible spaces (POPS) and future growth within one of Toronto’s busiest urban centres. Throughout the event, Bousfielders also took part in a Line 5-themed bingo activity, had our own ‘Kodak moment’ andsampled snacks from local businesses. It was a great opportunity to learn more about Toronto’s evolving transit network and the communities it serves, while exploring the connections between transit investment and our planning, urban design, and community engagement work. 🚆🌆
🚇 Line 5 Transit Crawl: Exploring the Eglinton Crosstown Corridor

Bousfielders had a great time last week exploring the western portion of the Eglinton Crosstown (Line 5) corridor. The transit crawl took participants to several key stations along the corridor, highlighting local history, planning contexts, and Bousfields projects within a number of Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) along the Eglinton corridor.

The tour began at Mount Dennis Station, where attendees learned about the area’s transformation, including the redevelopment of the former Kodak lands and the evolving planning framework for the surrounding neighbourhood. The group then visited Oakwood Station where we explored the cultural heritage and significance of Little Jamaica and ongoing planning initiatives in the area. The evening concluded at Eglinton Station, with discussions focused on intensification, the public realm, privately owned publicly accessible spaces (POPS) and future growth within one of Toronto’s busiest urban centres.

Throughout the event, Bousfielders also took part in a Line 5-themed bingo activity, had our own ‘Kodak moment’ andsampled snacks from local businesses. It was a great opportunity to learn more about Toronto’s evolving transit network and the communities it serves, while exploring the connections between transit investment and our planning, urban design, and community engagement work. 🚆🌆
The @uli_toronto Summer Social brought together approximately 700 professionals from across the land development and real estate industry at TABLE Fare + Social in CIBC Square.   As an event sponsor, Bousfields was pleased to support an evening that created space for meaningful conversations across disciplines, organizations, and sectors. Events like these play an important role in strengthening relationships within our industry and providing opportunities to exchange ideas outside of day-to-day project work.   Thank you to ULI Toronto for organizing another well-attended event! Photo credit: @shibbyphotography
The @uli_toronto Summer Social brought together approximately 700 professionals from across the land development and real estate industry at TABLE Fare + Social in CIBC Square.
 
As an event sponsor, Bousfields was pleased to support an evening that created space for meaningful conversations across disciplines, organizations, and sectors. Events like these play an important role in strengthening relationships within our industry and providing opportunities to exchange ideas outside of day-to-day project work.
 
Thank you to ULI Toronto for organizing another well-attended event!

Photo credit: @shibbyphotography
Last week was a busy one for the Bousfields team! We helped advance over 30 files between Toronto and East York, North York, Scarborough, and Etobicoke York Community Councils. These files represent a wide range of projects, each with its own complexities, timelines, and stakeholders. We’re appreciative of all the collaborative work that happens across disciplines to get each project to this important milestone in the process. Thank you as well to City staff for their continued engagement and thoughtful review throughout the process. Advancing planning applications is never the work of a single party, and productive outcomes depend on contributions from many people along the way. Stay tuned for more info about some of these projects in the coming weeks!
Last week was a busy one for the Bousfields team! We helped advance over 30 files between Toronto and East York, North York, Scarborough, and Etobicoke York Community Councils.

These files represent a wide range of projects, each with its own complexities, timelines, and stakeholders. We’re appreciative of all the collaborative work that happens across disciplines to get each project to this important milestone in the process.

Thank you as well to City staff for their continued engagement and thoughtful review throughout the process. Advancing planning applications is never the work of a single party, and productive outcomes depend on contributions from many people along the way.

Stay tuned for more info about some of these projects in the coming weeks!
Sharing an update on 5500 Dundas Street West: City Council recently approved two mid-rise buildings (14 and 16 storeys), bringing new housing and a more active street edge to a site that is currently underused. As described by Bousfields Senior Associate Ryan Doherty, “This site is between two tall building nodes and is of a considerable size and depth where you could achieve a really strong public realm and also provide significant transition to the abutting neighbourhood to the north.” This site highlights how built form and public realm can be shaped to respond to both city-building objectives and the immediate context of surrounding neighbourhoods.
Sharing an update on 5500 Dundas Street West: City Council recently approved two mid-rise buildings (14 and 16 storeys), bringing new housing and a more active street edge to a site that is currently underused.

As described by Bousfields Senior Associate Ryan Doherty, “This site is between two tall building nodes and is of a considerable size and depth where you could achieve a really strong public realm and also provide significant transition to the abutting neighbourhood to the north.”

This site highlights how built form and public realm can be shaped to respond to both city-building objectives and the immediate context of surrounding neighbourhoods.
This summer, we’ve had the pleasure of supporting community initiatives, including Rustic Bakery’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament in support of @hrh_foundation and the GIFTs Foundation Golf Tournament.
This summer, we’ve had the pleasure of supporting community initiatives, including Rustic Bakery’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament in support of @hrh_foundation and the GIFTs Foundation Golf Tournament.
We’re pleased to recognize Bousfielders who participated in the ULI Curtner Urban Leadership Program and the contributions they’re making across the industry. The program brings together a diverse mix of professionals engaged in shaping how our cities evolve. Through open discussion and shared experience, the Curtner Program offers a forum for participants to exchange ideas, test new perspectives, and learn from one another. Here are some takeaways from this year’s participants: “The ULI Toronto Curtner Urban Leadership Program has been an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience. Over the past eight months, I had the privilege of connecting with an exceptional group of professionals, engaging in meaningful discussions, and learning from inspiring industry leaders. The program challenged me to think differently, broadened my perspective on leadership and city-building, and provided valuable insights that have contributed to my professional growth. I am thankful to the organizers, mentors, and fellow participants who made this journey so valuable, and I look forward to applying these lessons throughout my career.” Tina Dadgostar “I had a great experience participating in this year’s ULI Toronto Curtner Urban Leadership Program. The program connects you with passionate, diverse peers across the industry and features inspiring leaders who facilitate meaningful and candid discussions. The program not only expanded my knowledge and provided me with valuable insights, it also allowed me to build strong, meaningful connections with fellow professionals in our industry.” Mona Al-Sharari “As a Steering Committee Member and an alumnus of the ULI Curtner Program, I had the privilege to be involved in this program alongside passionate peers that supports the growth of emerging professionals in our industry. This role was incredibly rewarding and gave me a chance to contribute to meaningful conversations, expand my network and gain valuable perspectives on where the industry is headed.” Himanshu Katyal
We’re pleased to recognize Bousfielders who participated in the ULI Curtner Urban Leadership Program and the contributions they’re making across the industry. The program brings together a diverse mix of professionals engaged in shaping how our cities evolve.

Through open discussion and shared experience, the Curtner Program offers a forum for participants to exchange ideas, test new perspectives, and learn from one another.

Here are some takeaways from this year’s participants:

“The ULI Toronto Curtner Urban Leadership Program has been an incredibly enriching and rewarding experience. Over the past eight months, I had the privilege of connecting with an exceptional group of professionals, engaging in meaningful discussions, and learning from inspiring industry leaders. The program challenged me to think differently, broadened my perspective on leadership and city-building, and provided valuable insights that have contributed to my professional growth. I am thankful to the organizers, mentors, and fellow participants who made this journey so valuable, and I look forward to applying these lessons throughout my career.” Tina Dadgostar

“I had a great experience participating in this year’s ULI Toronto Curtner Urban Leadership Program. The program connects you with passionate, diverse peers across the industry and features inspiring leaders who facilitate meaningful and candid discussions. The program not only expanded my knowledge and provided me with valuable insights, it also allowed me to build strong, meaningful connections with fellow professionals in our industry.” Mona Al-Sharari

“As a Steering Committee Member and an alumnus of the ULI Curtner Program, I had the privilege to be involved in this program alongside passionate peers that supports the growth of emerging professionals in our industry. This role was incredibly rewarding and gave me a chance to contribute to meaningful conversations, expand my network and gain valuable perspectives on where the industry is headed.” Himanshu Katyal
We are thrilled to announce that Bousfields Partner Emma West is going to be inducted into the @cdnplanners (CIP) prestigious College of Fellows! Fellowship is the highest honour the Institute can bestow upon a planner and this distinction recognizes excellence and identifies prominent role models that have professional attainment and influence on a national level. Please join us in congratulating Emma on this incredible achievement! Learn more about Emma below or visit the link in bio.
We are thrilled to announce that Bousfields Partner Emma West is going to be inducted into the @cdnplanners (CIP) prestigious College of Fellows!

Fellowship is the highest honour the Institute can bestow upon a planner and this distinction recognizes excellence and identifies prominent role models that have professional attainment and influence on a national level.

Please join us in congratulating Emma on this incredible achievement!

Learn more about Emma below or visit the link in bio.

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).

Projects Include:

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.

Projects Include:

5 Fairview Mall Drive

Transforming a medical office property into a mixed-use transit-supportive community.

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.

Projects Include:

221 Sterling Road

Transforming a former industrial site into a transit-supportive community.

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.

Projects Include:

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.

Projects Include:

5 Fairview Mall Drive

Transforming a medical office property into a mixed-use transit-supportive community.

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. 

Projects Include:

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.

Projects Include:

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.

Projects Include:

Meadowglen Place

A phased approach to expanding housing options and community growth.

320 McCowan Road

Delivering residential intensification with consideration for existing tenants.

45 La Rose Avenue

Supporting intensification through thoughtful infill development.

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:

45 La Rose Avenue

Supporting intensification through thoughtful infill development.

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.