Making urban places work for people
Combining planning, urban design, mobility, architecture, and more
Community Development
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Empowering communities
Strong communities don’t just happen. They are creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and prepared for the future. Whether revitalizing the public spaces, transforming brownfield sites, or designing places, we balance today’s needs with a passion for tomorrow.
Our approach to community development consulting covers master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.
Working closely with the communities we serve, we create future-forward destinations that unlock vibrant economic centers, establish resilient communities, and make places that feel like home.
Join our Community Development team
Are you interested in designing future-ready communities or managing the delivery of an iconic project? We’re growing our team of planners, urban designers, landscape architects, civil engineers, surveyors, environmental scientists, project managers, and other specialists. Level up your career with our Community Development team. Join Our TeamWe’re reconnecting communities
Learn more about our award-winning experience helping to restore neighborhood connections and reimagine the transportation barriers that have long divided them. Learn MoreFrom pre-development activities to creating destinations for all
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Most Sustainable A/E/C Firm
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Top 100 Pure Designers
Corporate Knights ranked Stantec the most sustainable corporation among its industry—our sixth year on the list.
We prepare communities today to thrive tomorrow.
Ranked by Engineering News-Record (ENR) in May 2023.
Our People
Simon O'Byrne, Senior Vice President, Business Leader, Community Development
I feel very fortunate to do what I do—urban planning—which is about the art, business, culture, and science of great place making.
Nancy MacDonald, Regional Business Leader, Infrastructure
Urban professionals address the needs of our communities and help unlock the benefits of development. We’re city-builders.
Ted Grove, Senior Principal, Practice Leader
We help bring new communities to life by creating spaces that connect people and establish a sense of place to last for generations to come.
Nancy Locke, Senior Principal, Community Development Discipline Leader, Landscape Architecture
As we struggle with growing inequality, one of the most important things to do is work toward equity—in other words, design for everyone.
Roger Weber, Senior Principal, Urban Places Sector Leader (United States)
Bold dreams spark action. I help clients align goals with future plans, creating lasting, adaptable solutions for evolving communities.
Vince Vander Top, Senior Principal, Municipal Government Sector Leader
Critical infrastructure keeps communities in a position to thrive—it’s my life’s work to help solve today’s issues for tomorrow.
We’re better together
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Become a client
Partner with us today to change how tomorrow looks. You’re exactly what’s needed to help us make it happen in your community.
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Design your career
Work with passionate people who are experts in their field. Our teams love what they do and are driven by how their work makes an impact on the communities they serve.