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apaton@bousfields.ca

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Sara Gregory

Associate

Planning
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sgregory@bousfields.ca

Sara is an Associate at Bousfields who joined the firm in July 2023 and brings a broad range of experience in land use planning.

Sara has worked on a wide range of land use planning and development projects throughout Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area including Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendments, Draft Plans of Subdivision and Condominium, Site Plans, development of Official Plan and Secondary Plan policy, and appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Through these experiences, Sara has developed strong project management skills and a deep understanding of planning policy and processes, and the appeal process.

Having worked in both the public and private sectors in the GTA, Sara has experience processing development applications through the approvals process as a planning consultant, land use planner at a municipal law firm, and most recently as a municipal planner.

Sara is currently a candidate member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), working towards full membership.

Ashley Paton

Senior Associate

Planning
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apaton@bousfields.ca

Ashley is a Senior Associate with Bousfields, having worked in both the public and private sectors in Ontario and Alberta. She has experience preparing Due Diligence Reports, Highest and Best Use Reports, Planning Rationale Reports, Urban Design Reports, and co-ordinating the submission and approval of various planning applications throughout southern Ontario, including Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances, Consents and Site Plan Approvals.

She also has extensive experience assisting with Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) and Toronto Local Appeal Body appeals by conducting research, analyzing applicable planning policy, and preparing arguments for Expert Witness Statements.

Ashley is a full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP). She also serves on a number of development- and community-related committees, including ULI Toronto’s Connect Committee, the Ryerson Planning Alumni Association Executive Committee and the City of Hamilton LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.

Projects Include:

Eastgate Square

Evolving Eastgate Square into a revitalized transit-focussed retail destination and vibrant residential community.

David Milano

Associate

Planning
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dmilano@bousfields.ca

David began consulting as a Planner in 2019 and has experience on a wide range of planning projects and development throughout the Greater Toronto Area. He is involved in the coordination of various development applications and the preparation of planning rationales, community services and facilities studies and other supporting planning studies.

David has worked on a variety of planning projects including Secondary Plans, Block Plans, Draft Plans of Subdivision, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and Due Diligences. Through his experience, David has obtained a strong understanding of planning policies and municipal processes and developed skills in project management and collaborative working practices.

David is a Graduate of Ryerson’s Urban and Regional Planning Program and joined Bousfields in August 2021. During his time at Ryerson, David focused on transportation planning and policy, private development feasibility and site planning. He has also worked in both public and private planning positions during his studies. David is a Registered Professional Planner and a full member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute.

Hailey McWilliam

Associate

Planning
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hmcwilliam@bousfields.ca

Hailey joined Bousfields in 2021 as a Planner and became an Associate in 2024. She is a Registered Professional Planner and holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies with Honours from the University of Waterloo. Through Waterloo’s co-op program, Hailey worked as Student Planner at the City of St. Catharines and at the Ministry of Transportation as an Assistant Environmental Planner.

Prior to joining Bousfields, Hailey worked as an Environmental Planner at IBI Group. In this role, Hailey worked on Environmental Assessments for large-scale transit and transportation projects including the London Bus Rapid Transit and Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit projects, and other subway and road improvement projects. She was also involved in the preparation of transportation and land use studies and policies, such as the Port Credit GO Station Area and Connectivity Plan.

Projects Include:

45 La Rose Avenue

Supporting intensification through thoughtful infill development.

Mona Al-Sharari

Associate

Planning
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malsharari@bousfields.ca

Mona joined Bousfields in May 2021 as a Planner. Mona holds a Bachelor of Community Design and Planning (Honours Urban Design and Planning) from Dalhousie University and a Master of Science in Infrastructure Planning, Appraisal and Development from the Bartlett School of Planning at University College London (UCL). Mona delivered, and continues to deliver, guest lectures on various topics at UCL, such as promoting participatory practices in planning and delivering infrastructure projects.

Prior to pursuing her Master of Science at UCL, Mona worked in the private sector as a Land Use Planner at another consulting firm in Toronto. In that role, she worked on a variety of mixed-use, residential, commercial and industrial projects. Mona also brings international development experience. Previously, she worked as a Planner at a consulting firm in Amman, Jordan, where she assisted with developing planning strategies for communities in Jordan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Also, she completed an internship at the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) in Nairobi, Kenya.

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Ryan Doherty

Senior Associate

Planning
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rdoherty@bousfields.ca

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

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

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

Projects Include:

65 Agnes Street

Advancing transit-oriented growth in Downtown Mississauga.

320 McCowan Road

Delivering residential intensification with consideration for existing tenants.

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).

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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.

Richard Valenzona

Senior Associate

Design
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rvalenzona@bousfields.ca

Combining his experience in urban design, planning and landscape architecture, Richard offers a creative and practical approach to design and development. His multidisciplinary background allows him to work across varying contexts, scales and levels of detail. Known for his master planning expertise, Richard has contributed and designed numerous comprehensive community plans for prospective development sites – from greenfield lands, to infill sites within urban and built-up environments – throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Richard is involved in a wide range of planning and urban design projects across the GTHA including highest and best use analyses, schematic site plan designs, preparation of urban design related materials for development applications and master plans. He has also worked on numerous community planning, urban design and landscape architectural projects within Canada, the U.S., Middle East and Asia.

Richard earned a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph, where he was awarded the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Honour Award. He also holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies in urban planning, with a specialization in urban design, from the University of Waterloo. Richard is currently an Associate Member (Landscape Architectural Intern) of the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA), working towards full membership. He is also in the process of working towards full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and Canadian institute of Planners (CIP).

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Simone Hodgson

Senior Associate

Community Engagement
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shodgson@bousfields.ca

Simone is a Senior Associate at Bousfields and a key member of Bousfields’ Community Engagement Practice. Simone develops, manages, and implements community and stakeholder engagement strategies for private and public sector clients with projects across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.

Simone is experienced in spearheading and facilitating engagement and communication approaches at a range of scales and using a variety of methods. She is an expert in virtual engagement, including how to use project websites, social media, and other creative means to reach broader and more diverse audiences. Drawing from her experience, Simone aims to generate dynamic approaches to engagement that spark meaningful and constructive dialogue, as well as inspire those who may not traditionally participate to do so.

Simone holds a Master in Urban Planning (MUP) degree from Harvard Graduate School of Design. She has presented at a number of conferences, including the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) North American Conference, Public x Design Conference, and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) Annual Conference. She also holds a Certificate from IAP2 in Foundations in Public Participation.

Projects Include:

Eastgate Square

Evolving Eastgate Square into a revitalized transit-focussed retail destination and vibrant residential community.

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.