who we are + what we do
“we make hard truths the ground we build on.”
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of Canadian residents report they are even somewhat likely to participate in public consultations.
our vision
We envision a future where planning is accountable, justice-driven, and shaped early and meaningfully by communities. A future where institutions honour Indigenous sovereignty, reflect diverse lived experiences, and make decisions that are adaptive, transparent, and prepared for social and climate uncertainty. We aim to redefine planning as a participatory, interdisciplinary practice centered on people—not precedent.
what sets us apart
what sets us apart
BIPOC-led, systems-focused
We bring cultural fluency and lived experience that challenge legacy planning norms and uplift marginalized voices.
"we make participation accessible—not performative or burdensome."
translation without dilution
We ask permission to enter communities, establish relationships, meet them where they’re at to turn community knowledge into institution-ready insights—clear, defensible, and actionable.
"we plan with communities before plans are set—not after."
full decision-lifecycle support
From problem framing to implementation, we reduce risk, build trust, and strengthen outcomes.
"we confront hard histories and design better futures from them."
interdisciplinary expertise, culturally adept
Our network blends planning, governance, strategic design, futures thinking, Indigenous planning, and civic tech for truly holistic solutions.
“we root our practice in what’s real—not what’s comfortable.”
rooted in accountability
We design processes that honour community intent and confront systemic biases—not reinforce them.
%
of Canadians actively engage in local planning processes even though over 80% live in cities
University of Calgary, 2023
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of Canadian residents miss consultations simply because they never hear about them
Municipal World Inc., 2018
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of Canadian youth care about community issues—but only 69% relate to the term ‘civic engagement’ because planning language alienates them
Rideau Hall Foundation, 2022
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Of youth will join multi-day workshops if they see proof their input drives real change
Municipal World Inc., 2018
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The engagement rate of Black Canadians in community organizing and advocacy—among the highest in the country
Statistics Canada, 2022
our workshops
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Community-Led Planning Intensive
A practical, hands-on workshop for planners, public agencies, and community organizations looking to move beyond “check-the-box” engagement. Participants learn how to design early, meaningful, culturally grounded processes that avoid extractive pitfalls and build public trust. Ideal for teams working on neighbourhood plans, capital projects, or public realm strategies who want to meaningfully shift how they show up with communities.
Lived-Experience to Policy Lab
Designed for policy teams, strategists, and public-sector leaders who struggle to translate community insights into institution-ready decisions. This workshop builds capacity to turn narratives, qualitative data, and cultural knowledge into clear, defensible, actionable recommendations. Great for institutions seeking stronger equity alignment without losing community intent in the process.
Equity & Systems Audit Sprint
A rapid, collaborative dive into the policies, processes, and structural barriers shaping your organization’s outcomes. Participants identify equity gaps, pressure-test assumptions, and rethink how decisions are made. Best suited for municipal departments, health agencies, housing authorities, and institutions undergoing transformation, modernization, or culture-change efforts.
Futures & Scenario Planning for Equity
This workshop helps teams confront uncertainty—climate, social, regulatory, or political—by building adaptive, equity-focused scenarios rather than relying on outdated precedents. Ideal for leaders responsible for long-term strategies, resilience planning, and complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.