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Anusha Singh

Planner

Planning
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asingh@bousfields.ca

Senior Project Manager

Community Engagement
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asmiciklas@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

Planning
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csmith@bousfields.ca

Partner

Planning
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psmith@bousfields.ca

Manager, Graphic Design

Design
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gsolbach@bousfields.ca

Senior Community Designer

Design
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msuper@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

Planning
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ktamayo@bousfields.ca

Managing Partner

Planning
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ltinker@bousfields.ca

Senior Associate

Design
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rvalenzona@bousfields.ca

Senior Planner

Planning
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cvanderveen@bousfields.ca

Senior AR Accountant

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jvizco@bousfields.ca

Partner

Planning
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tvolpentesta@bousfields.ca

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Bousfields was proud to attend the 27th Annual @surpa_tmu Alumni Reception on May 21, 2026 — an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting the next generation of planners. The TMU SURPA reception helps to raise funds for student awards, scholarships, and programming helping to connect students, Alumni, and the broader planning industry together. The awards include the Undergraduate and Graduate Merit Awards, the Equity in Planning Black Student Award, the Equity in Planning Indigenous Student Award along with 3 new awards announced this year (Anthony Biglieri Founders Award, the Chris Drew Student-in-Action award, and the Disability Student Award).
Bousfields was proud to attend the 27th Annual @surpa_tmu Alumni Reception on May 21, 2026 — an inspiring evening dedicated to supporting the next generation of planners.

The TMU SURPA reception helps to raise funds for student awards, scholarships, and programming helping to connect students, Alumni, and the broader planning industry together. The awards include the Undergraduate and Graduate Merit Awards, the Equity in Planning Black Student Award, the Equity in Planning Indigenous Student Award along with 3 new awards announced this year (Anthony Biglieri Founders Award, the Chris Drew Student-in-Action award, and the Disability Student Award).
Bousfields was pleased to attend—and sponsor—the @uli_toronto Meet the Chief Planners 2026 Dinner. The evening offered a candid look at how different municipalities are approaching similar challenges —from changing demographics, the pressures related to these changes and the need for flexible policies to ensure resilience for the futures for our cities. It was valuable to hear where priorities are aligning and where they’re diverging across the region. Thanks to ULI Toronto for organizing a thoughtful discussion.
Bousfields was pleased to attend—and sponsor—the @uli_toronto Meet the Chief Planners 2026 Dinner.

The evening offered a candid look at how different municipalities are approaching similar challenges —from changing demographics, the pressures related to these changes and the need for flexible policies to ensure resilience for the futures for our cities. It was valuable to hear where priorities are aligning and where they’re diverging across the region.

Thanks to ULI Toronto for organizing a thoughtful discussion.
We are excited to share that the Final Report recommending approval for the proposed redevelopment of 45 Grenoble Drive was adopted at April’s Toronto City Council meeting. This project proposes to transform the existing vacant space at the southeast corner of the site into a new purpose-built rental apartment building that will support the activation and animation of Grenoble Drive and bring new amenities for existing and future residents to enjoy. Bousfields is proud to have led the planning, urban design and community engagement for the project, in close collaboration with the rest of the project team, including BDP Quadrangle, STUDIO tla, and RJ Burnside, on behalf of Gateway Properties. Visit www.45grenoble.ca to learn more!
We are excited to share that the Final Report recommending approval for the proposed redevelopment of 45 Grenoble Drive was adopted at April’s Toronto City Council meeting. This project proposes to transform the existing vacant space at the southeast corner of the site into a new purpose-built rental apartment building that will support the activation and animation of Grenoble Drive and bring new amenities for existing and future residents to enjoy.

Bousfields is proud to have led the planning, urban design and community engagement for the project, in close collaboration with the rest of the project team, including BDP Quadrangle, STUDIO tla, and RJ Burnside, on behalf of Gateway Properties.

Visit www.45grenoble.ca to learn more!
🌎🌱🚴‍♂️ As planners, designers and engagements specialists, considering how we can plan and design for a better environment is an important part of the work we do!    Our team marked #EarthDay last month by biking to Biidaasige Park, spending some time doing neighbourhood clean ups and appreciating the green spaces in our communities.
🌎🌱🚴‍♂️ As planners, designers and engagements specialists, considering how we can plan and design for a better environment is an important part of the work we do! 
 
Our team marked #EarthDay last month by biking to Biidaasige Park, spending some time doing neighbourhood clean ups and appreciating the green spaces in our communities.
Our Planning Intern, James Burden, is wrapping up his term today. He brought thoughtful questions, steady execution and a willingness to contribute to our teams over the last few months. Shout out to Anne James for mentoring with intention and helping this future planner to grow. Thank you James for all your contributions! Wishing you a great return to your studies at Waterloo Here are some key takeaways James’ time with us: “My time at Bousfields has been an amazing learning experience! I would like to thank the team for giving me the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a variety of projects. The mentorship program gave me the support and guidance I needed to grow over the past four months. I have gained skills and experiences that I will carry with me in future co-op terms and my career as a planner. Thank you to everyone at Bousfields, I hope our paths cross again in the future.”
Our Planning Intern, James Burden, is wrapping up his term today. He brought thoughtful questions, steady execution and a willingness to contribute to our teams over the last few months. Shout out to Anne James for mentoring with intention and helping this future planner to grow.

Thank you James for all your contributions! Wishing you a great return to your studies at Waterloo

Here are some key takeaways James’ time with us: “My time at Bousfields has been an amazing learning experience! I would like to thank the team for giving me the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to a variety of projects. The mentorship program gave me the support and guidance I needed to grow over the past four months. I have gained skills and experiences that I will carry with me in future co-op terms and my career as a planner. Thank you to everyone at Bousfields, I hope our paths cross again in the future.”
Bousfields is proud to have worked with the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team, and City Staff on the planning applications for the Toronto Tempo Performance Centre (701 Fleet Street). This first‑of‑its‑kind facility will allow community members to share a world‑class performance centre alongside elite athletes. It will be a space where everyone is welcome and will be built in partnership with grassroots organizations across the Greater Toronto Area to expand access to basketball.
Bousfields is proud to have worked with the Toronto Tempo, Canada’s first WNBA team, and City Staff on the planning applications for the Toronto Tempo Performance Centre (701 Fleet Street).

This first‑of‑its‑kind facility will allow community members to share a world‑class performance centre alongside elite athletes. It will be a space where everyone is welcome and will be built in partnership with grassroots organizations across the Greater Toronto Area to expand access to basketball.
Last week, Bousfielders Jocelyn Deeks and Simone Hodgson from our Community Engagement Team had the pleasure of leading @torontohousing’s Development Division’s Engagement Team through two learning sessions on the City of Toronto’s planning application process and the relationship to community engagement. It’s not everyday that engagement practitioners get to exchange insights and learn from one another - suffice it to say, it was a very engaged group 😊 Thank you to the TCHC team for inviting and hosting us at their Leslie Nymark community. It’s always inspiring to get to see the spaces and places IRL that community engagement helps to shape!
Last week, Bousfielders Jocelyn Deeks and Simone Hodgson from our Community Engagement Team had the pleasure of leading @torontohousing’s Development Division’s Engagement Team through two learning sessions on the City of Toronto’s planning application process and the relationship to community engagement.

It’s not everyday that engagement practitioners get to exchange insights and learn from one another - suffice it to say, it was a very engaged group 😊

Thank you to the TCHC team for inviting and hosting us at their Leslie Nymark community. It’s always inspiring to get to see the spaces and places IRL that community engagement helps to shape!
🚲🧠🔬 The Bousfields team is gearing up for this year’s Bike for Brain Health, and the motivation is straightforward: Baycrest is one of the few organizations working on research, care, and education for dementia patients and the ride is a way to push that work forward in a tangible way. Every donation, whether large or small, moves Baycrest closer to breakthroughs that could change how aging and brain health are understood for future generations. If you’re interested in joining the ride yourself or donating, you can find our team page at the link in bio. Whether you ride, donate, or simply share the link, you’ll be supporting important research and care.
🚲🧠🔬 The Bousfields team is gearing up for this year’s Bike for Brain Health, and the motivation is straightforward: Baycrest is one of the few organizations working on research, care, and education for dementia patients and the ride is a way to push that work forward in a tangible way.

Every donation, whether large or small, moves Baycrest closer to breakthroughs that could change how aging and brain health are understood for future generations. If you’re interested in joining the ride yourself or donating, you can find our team page at the link in bio.

Whether you ride, donate, or simply share the link, you’ll be supporting important research and care.
We’re proud to be part of the team behind the proposed redevelopment of 56-60 Yonge Street! On March 25, 2026, City Council adopted recommendations from Community Planning staff to approve Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the site, along with alterations to a designated heritage property, to permit a 65-storey (243.5 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 648 residential units and 68 square metres of retail space along Yonge Street. The tower partially cantilevers over an existing 8-storey designated heritage building containing a hotel at 56 Yonge Street (Hotel Victoria), which will be retained.
We’re proud to be part of the team behind the proposed redevelopment of 56-60 Yonge Street!

On March 25, 2026, City Council adopted recommendations from Community Planning staff to approve Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications for the site, along with alterations to a designated heritage property, to permit a 65-storey (243.5 metres, including mechanical penthouse) mixed-use building containing 648 residential units and 68 square metres of retail space along Yonge Street. The tower partially cantilevers over an existing 8-storey designated heritage building containing a hotel at 56 Yonge Street (Hotel Victoria), which will be retained.
It was great to welcome Bousfielders to our new space in Hamilton last month and spend some time sharing the space together! 📍Find us at: 1 James Street South, 9th Floor
It was great to welcome Bousfielders to our new space in Hamilton last month and spend some time sharing the space together!

📍Find us at: 1 James Street South, 9th Floor
Flashback to early February when we partnered with @eatmorescarborough for a Yonge Corridor Food & Project Tour - resulting in a fun evening of food and learning! Bousfielders explored the diverse food scene along Yonge Street between Dundas and Bloor, featuring hidden gems and must‑try spots. Throughout the walk, Bousfielders shared insights on past and current projects, as well as a bunch of fun facts, highlighting the evolving geography and character of this vibrant downtown corridor. 🍽️ Food Stops We Experienced: * Cong Caphe * Punjabi Chaap Corner * Bangkok Garden * BHK Roll * Thai Mart * Bloom Café 🏛️ Bousfields Projects/Places We Visited: 1. TMU Student Learning Centre 2. Chelsea Hotel 3. 26 Grenville & 27 Grosvenor 4. 11 Wellesley 5. 510-528 Yonge and 7 Breadalbane 6. 1 Bloor West
Flashback to early February when we partnered with @eatmorescarborough for a Yonge Corridor Food & Project Tour - resulting in a fun evening of food and learning!

Bousfielders explored the diverse food scene along Yonge Street between Dundas and Bloor, featuring hidden gems and must‑try spots. Throughout the walk, Bousfielders shared insights on past and current projects, as well as a bunch of fun facts, highlighting the evolving geography and character of this vibrant downtown corridor.

🍽️ Food Stops We Experienced:

* Cong Caphe
* Punjabi Chaap Corner
* Bangkok Garden
* BHK Roll
* Thai Mart
* Bloom Café

🏛️ Bousfields Projects/Places We Visited:

1. TMU Student Learning Centre
2. Chelsea Hotel
3. 26 Grenville & 27 Grosvenor
4. 11 Wellesley
5. 510-528 Yonge and 7 Breadalbane
6. 1 Bloor West
Bousfields, what were you like in the 90s? ☎️
Bousfields, what were you like in the 90s? ☎️

Alex Smiciklas

Senior Project Manager

Community Engagement
416-947-9744x238
asmiciklas@bousfields.ca

Alex joined Bousfields in November 2020 as a Project Manager in the Community Engagement Practice. Originally from Vancouver BC, he moved to Toronto in 2018 to shift his career path and learn in a bigger urban playground. Prior to joining Bousfields, Alex worked at Swerhun Inc. as an Engagement Specialist while completing his Master of Planning at Ryerson University.

Since joining Bousfields, he has been involved with creating and managing stakeholder engagement plans and public consultation strategy reports for development applications across the GTA. Experienced in communications and facilitation, Alex diligently works to ensure that the engagement process is specific and meaningful to the needs of every community. Passionate about how communication and planning intersect in everyday life, Alex aims to find innovative and creative ways to ensure that dialogue around urban issues is made more accessible.

Projects Include:

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.

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Peter Smith

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x212
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.

Gabriela Solbach

Manager, Graphic Design

Design
416-947-9744x282
gsolbach@bousfields.ca

Gabriela is a Graphic Designer, with a focus on Brand and Identity design. Her design education began at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) as a 2013 graduate with an Associate Certificate of Design (Distinction). Inspired to learn more, Gabriela continued her education, with earning a diploma from the Visual College of Art & Design (VCAD) in 2015, where she presented her work in the VCAD Portfolio Show held at the Harbour Centre in Vancouver, BC.

Gabriela looks at each project from every angle, to create fresh ideas and appropriate designs. Her work at Bousfields includes, but is not limited to; production design, preparation of graphics for the Planning and Community Engagement departments, website design, designing marketing materials specifically for social media marketing, and company branding.

Michael Super

Senior Community Designer

Design
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msuper@bousfields.ca

Michael joined Bousfields in March 2017 as a community designer. With over 20 years of professional experience in community design principles, Michael brings an extensive background and diverse skills to the Bousfields team. As a key member of Community Design, Michael’s responsibilities include producing high quality Draft Plans of Subdivision, Block Plans, Site Plans and other graphic representations of all kinds. His knowledge and experience has proven to be an asset to the design services offered by the firm.

Originally a graduate of Ryerson’s School of Geography, Michael has experience working in many municipalities throughout the Greater Toronto Area. He brings knowledge of various software applications and a solid foundation in design principles to the Bousfields team. When not involved with design work, Michael can be found in the backcountry of Algonquin Park or boarding down the slopes of the nearest mountain.

Karla Tamayo

Senior Planner

Planning
416‑947‑9744 x 306
ktamayo@bousfields.ca

Karla joined Bousfields in July 2023 as a Senior Planner, having previously worked with a private consulting firm based in Barrie, ON. Karla has a broad range of experience in land use planning, development approvals, and project management.

Karla has experience managing development applications including Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan, and Consent/Minor Variance applications. She has experience preparing Planning Rationale Reports, Due Diligence Reports, Development Options Reports, Urban Design Reports, and evidence and materials for appeals before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) . She has appeared in front of several municipal Councils and committees, as well as appeared as an expert witness at the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Karla is a candidate member of OPPI and CIP, working towards full membership.

Louis Tinker

Managing Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x208
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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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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Cale Vanderveen

Senior Planner

Planning
416-947-9744x218
cvanderveen@bousfields.ca

Cale joined Bousfields in May of 2021. He holds a Bachelor’s of Urban and Regional Planning from Ryerson University, with a specialization in urban development. Prior to joining Bousfields, Cale worked at prominent architectural firm serving as their planning and urban development specialist, and at a planning consulting firm involved with development planning. This experience gives him knowledge and a unique perspective on both planning and building design, making him well suited to navigating the approvals process for complex urban sites.

At Bousfields, Cale is involved in multiple projects in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area and assists in the preparation of planning rationale reports and associated studies, conducts site-specific policy research and prepares development application submissions. Cale is currently a Candidate Member of OPPI and CIP, working towards full membership. He is also a member of the ULI and has attended various events for educational and self-development purposes.

Jeramine Vizco

Senior AR Accountant

416-947-9744x205
jvizco@bousfields.ca

Jeramine joined Bousfields’ operations team on March 1, 2021 as a Billing and Accounts Receivable Specialist. She brings with her strong work experiences from different industries such as technology and oil and gas companies and law firms. With accounting acumen and experience in promoting continuous improvement, she provides important assistance to the operations team and supports partners’ and clients’ needs.

Tony Volpentesta

Partner

Planning
416-947-9744x255
tvolpentesta@bousfields.ca

A partner since 2003, Antonio (Tony) joined Bousfields in 1991 soon after completing a graduate degree in Urban Planning at the University of Toronto. He is full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. He has provided professional planning services in support of numerous large-scale redevelopment proposals in the Greater Toronto Area. His considerable experience has resulted in his participation as lead consultant and team captain on several high-profile development proposals. His range of experience includes high density residential and commercial proposals for many major clients.

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