Urban Planning & Design
Shaping our communities through design
Great places don’t just happen—they are born of a thoughtful vision and intelligent design. When you walk through a city, the dynamic urban spaces are what you remember and come back to experience again. That is what urban design is all about—making connections between people and places. It shapes cities and suburbs, whether through the planning of their buildings and neighborhoods, their streets and plazas, or their parks and infrastructure.
Our team of planners, architects, landscape architects, and engineers design spaces that are inviting, safe, accessible, and convenient—spaces that celebrate the value of social life in public places. We research and analyze land-use, growth patterns, nature, identity, the fabric of buildings, and the way people experience and use public places, all so we can better meet a community’s social, environmental, and economic needs.
In cities around the world, our designs create buildings, landscapes, and communities that minimize environmental impacts and connect people to their environment.
Webinar: Why Urban Design Still Matters
In this webinar, we discuss practices in urban design that affect walkability, the perception of safety, and economic vitality; identify specific urban design details for both the public and private realm and their contextual metrics; investigate the Golden Triangle of great urbanism; and explore the role of the 7 D’s in measuring success. Watch NowAin Al Fayda Neighbourhood Development Master Plan
Ain Al Fayda is a distinct development that celebrates the historical and natural qualities of the region. The master plan vision sets the tone for a well-balanced lifestyle by creating a variety of communities within a walkable neighborhood setting for residents. Read MoreOur People
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Jason Thorne
Senior Principal, Urban Places Sector Lead, Canada
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David Dixon
Vice President, Urban Places Fellow
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Wei Jin
Urban Designer
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Beth Elliott
Principal
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Brenda Webster Tweel
Senior Associate, Urban Places
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John Bachmann
Senior Principal
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Jason Beske
Principal, Senior Urban Designer
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Steve Kearney
Principal
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Jess Alexander
Principal, Urban Places
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Craig Sklenar
Project Lead, Urban Design
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