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apaton@bousfields.ca

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dmilano@bousfields.ca

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hmcwilliam@bousfields.ca

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rdoherty@bousfields.ca

Senior Associate

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asavanyu@bousfields.ca

Senior Associate

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cheron@bousfields.ca

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hkatyal@bousfields.ca

Associate

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rvalenzona@bousfields.ca

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Community Engagement
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shodgson@bousfields.ca

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khickey@bousfields.ca

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cricker@bousfields.ca

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Bousfielders had a great time with friends and industry colleagues at the WLI Fall Social: Women-Led City Building Mixer this past Tuesday, graciously hosted by @dialogdesign! It was an inspiring event, bringing together senior and emerging leaders for meaningful networking, idea-sharing, and connection-building. We’re proud to be annual sponsors of WLI Toronto. Thank you to @uli_toronto for another wonderful event!
Bousfielders had a great time with friends and industry colleagues at the WLI Fall Social: Women-Led City Building Mixer this past Tuesday, graciously hosted by @dialogdesign! It was an inspiring event, bringing together senior and emerging leaders for meaningful networking, idea-sharing, and connection-building.

We’re proud to be annual sponsors of WLI Toronto. Thank you to @uli_toronto for another wonderful event!
Attending this week’s #ULIFall Meeting in Las Vegas? “WLI Americas Presents: A View from the Top with Former Mayor Debra March” Be sure to join the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Americas for its signature program where Emma West, WLI Americas Chair and partner at Bousfields, will moderate a fireside chat with Former Mayor Debra March, of Henderson, Nevada’s second largest city. Learn more about the session at the link in bio! #RealEstateLeadership
Attending this week’s #ULIFall Meeting in Las Vegas?

“WLI Americas Presents: A View from the Top with Former Mayor Debra March”

Be sure to join the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Americas for its signature program where Emma West, WLI Americas Chair and partner at Bousfields, will moderate a fireside chat with Former Mayor Debra March, of Henderson, Nevada’s second largest city.

Learn more about the session at the link in bio!

#RealEstateLeadership
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.

Sara Gregory

Associate

Planning
416‑947‑9744 x 227
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.

Sara Graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University in 2017 and holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning. Prior to this, she earned an Honours Bachelor of Environmental Science from McMaster University. 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 candidate member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP), working towards full membership.

Ashley Paton

Associate

Planning
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apaton@bousfields.ca

Ashley is a Senior Planner 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.

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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 an OPPI Candidate Member and is currently working toward becoming a Registered Professional Planner.

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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.

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Ryan Doherty

Associate

Planning
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rdoherty@bousfields.ca

Ryan is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto, having graduated this past spring with a Master of Science in Planning. During this time, his research specialized in land use and development related issues, with particular focus on the challenges of developing suburban downtowns in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

Prior to joining Bousfields, Ryan worked for over four years at a boutique retail market consulting firm based in Toronto. In this role, Ryan worked on several retail market studies and commercial needs assessments for projects of varying sizes across Canada. He was most recently involved in the City of Vaughan’s current Official Plan Review, through work on a background paper pertaining to the City’s commercial land use structure.

Ryan has a strong passion for progressive city building and the re-utilization of existing sites. He is currently a student member of both OPPI and CIP, with the goal of working towards full membership.

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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), and is also a Member at Large on the Toronto Metropolitan University Planning Alumni Association.

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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. 

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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.

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Richard Valenzona

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

Associate

Community Engagement
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shodgson@bousfields.ca

Simone is an 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.

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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 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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Projects Include:

1 Front

Planning for growth. Building on history.

CG Tower

An iconic landmark designed to change a city.

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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