Public Participation

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Managing change

By being involved from the conceptual stage of a project, we raise awareness and understanding of the project’s impact, define and manage expectations, and build trusting relationships between those impacted by the project and those building it. We use traditional and non-traditional methods from public meetings, focus groups, and open houses to web surveys and social media to share information and ensure all affected groups have a say in a forum that works for them.

The world has changed. People want their voices heard. We’re here to make that happen.

Michele Perret Principal, Community Engagement Lead

Low Level Road - Town Hall Meeting

Using a 3D visualization presentation, we showed stakeholders what to expect from an infrastructure improvement project.

Community passion and engagement. That’s what brought two new skate parks to life in Haldimand County, Ontario, where now skaters of all ages have a place to call their own.
We bring an inclusive approach to public and private participation that builds consensus and informs a shared vision forward
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Our team has received over 300 awards for projects ranging from public engagement to urban design, landscape architecture, and neighborhood planning.
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