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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

Senior Associate

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khickey@bousfields.ca

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dfalletta@bousfields.ca

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cricker@bousfields.ca

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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! And exciting announcement from our Hamilton Office… 👀
Coming Soon! And 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
Over the past couple of weeks, Bousfielders participated in some fun holiday events organized by our Goodworks and DEI Committees: 1. The Bousville Gingerbread Competition, with ‘Raise the Roost’ taking top prize, followed by GIMBY (Gingerbread in my Backyard), and Gingerdale. 2. The First Stop on our BOU Gourmand Series: I’m a Little Hot Crab, where we tried Singaporean chili crab, widely regarded as Singapore’s national seafood dish. What a great way to start the holiday season off with our Bousfielder family!
Over the past couple of weeks, Bousfielders participated in some fun holiday events organized by our Goodworks and DEI Committees:

1. The Bousville Gingerbread Competition, with ‘Raise the Roost’ taking top prize, followed by GIMBY (Gingerbread in my Backyard), and Gingerdale.

2. The First Stop on our BOU Gourmand Series: I’m a Little Hot Crab, where we tried Singaporean chili crab, widely regarded as Singapore’s national seafood dish.

What a great way to start the holiday season off with our Bousfielder family!
Bousfields is proud to be part of a team alongside KPMB Architects, PFS Studio, BA Consulting Group Ltd., Lithos Group Inc., Purpose Building Inc. working on the revitalization of Swansea Mews for Toronto Community Housing. The vision for the revitalization is to create a community that fosters strong connections, growth, identity, and sustainability. As part of the vision, TCHC will be adding: more affordable housing, higher-quality homes, new community space and amenities, and more open space with improved connections. Visit the link in our bio to learn more! Images provided by KPMB
Bousfields is proud to be part of a team alongside KPMB Architects, PFS Studio, BA Consulting Group Ltd., Lithos Group Inc., Purpose Building Inc. working on the revitalization of Swansea Mews for Toronto Community Housing. The vision for the revitalization is to create a community that fosters strong connections, growth, identity, and sustainability.

As part of the vision, TCHC will be adding: more affordable housing, higher-quality homes, new community space and amenities, and more open space with improved connections. Visit the link in our bio to learn more!

Images provided by KPMB
Last week, Bousfielders who are involved in the redevelopment of 1-7 Yonge Street, were invited to attend the 100th Floor concrete pouring of the Phase 2 landmark building. This is the first 100 storey building in Canada and we are proud to be a part of the applicant’s Team! Photographed is Partner Kate Cooper celebrating with Founder and CEO of Pinnacle International, Mike De Cotiis, on the 100th Floor. The building will rise to 106 storeys in the coming months.
Last week, Bousfielders who are involved in the redevelopment of 1-7 Yonge Street, were invited to attend the 100th Floor concrete pouring of the Phase 2 landmark building. This is the first 100 storey building in Canada and we are proud to be a part of the applicant’s Team! Photographed is Partner Kate Cooper celebrating with Founder and CEO of Pinnacle International, Mike De Cotiis, on the 100th Floor. The building will rise to 106 storeys in the coming months.
Bousfields was a proud table sponsor at last night’s @uwpat Annual Dinner. It’s always great to spend an evening with fellow industry colleagues. Thank you to the team of organizers, including our very own @uofwaterloo alum, Melissa Greco!
Bousfields was a proud table sponsor at last night’s @uwpat Annual Dinner. It’s always great to spend an evening with fellow industry colleagues. Thank you to the team of organizers, including our very own @uofwaterloo alum, Melissa Greco!

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.

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.

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.

Projects Include:

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.

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.

Caitlin Allan

Partner

Planning
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callan@bousfields.ca

Caitlin has an extensive range of experience with development proposals throughout Toronto and the GTHA. She has a diverse background in land use planning matters in progressively responsible roles. Caitlin works with a range of clients to lead and manage complex multi-disciplinary projects and resolve land use issues. She has given expert evidence at the Ontario Land Tribunal, prepared evidence for hearings, expropriation hearings and arbitration hearings and has deputed numerous times before Community Councils and the Committee of Adjustment.

Caitlin is a Registered Professional Planner with the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She holds a Master of Science in Regional and Urban Planning Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science, graduating with distinction. She previously earned a Bachelor and Arts and Science degree (with honours) from McMaster University, where she combined with Human Geography.

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Anna Wynveen

Senior Associate

Planning
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awynveen@bousfields.ca

Anna has extensive experience guiding projects and clients through the municipal planning approvals process. Since joining Bousfields, Anna has gained a reputation for her strong work ethic and commitment to excellence. She fosters collaboration and builds relationships with both municipal staff and project teams to steer complex projects towards a common goal.

Anna is involved in a wide range of planning projects in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including the preparation of planning rationale reports and other supporting materials for development applications. She also has deputed before the Committee of Adjustment, has presented at community meetings and statutory public meetings, and has prepared evidence for hearings at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Anna joined Bousfields in 2015 and became an Associate with the firm in 2020. Anna holds a Master of Science degree in Planning from the University of Toronto. She previously earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialization in history from the University of Western Ontario. Anna is a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and is a Registered Professional Planner in the Province of Ontario.