Happy Cities is spearheading community engagement and conducting design reviews to optimize well-being at Mary Anne’s Place, a forthcoming mixed-use development in Port Moody, BC.

Happy Cities and Meaningful Access Consulting are collaborating to gather community input and craft the City of Richmond and Richmond Public Library's 2023-2033 Accessibility Plan. The plan aims to:

Surrey is a diverse community, encompassing six town centers and a rich tapestry of individuals of varying ages, backgrounds, languages, cultures, and interests.

Exploring the role that placemaking plays in supporting community wellbeing, with the Healthy Communities Initiative and Canadian Urban Institute.

The City of Vancouver is addressing the housing needs of seniors with a new Seniors Housing Strategy. To gather community input, they've enlisted Happy Cities to engage adults 55+ and senior-serving organizations in Vancouver.

Happy Cities is spearheading community engagement for the City of Surrey's Focus Newton project, aimed at revitalizing public spaces in the Newton neighborhood.

Happy Cities collaborates with the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities in Alberta to engage communities on potential accessibility legislation.

Temporary modular housing (TMH) offers a rapid, cost-effective solution for homelessness, with over 2,000 units built in British Columbia since 2017. However, prioritizing resident wellbeing is crucial for creating truly safe and supportive homes.

In 2021, the City of New Westminster initiated projects in the Uptown neighborhood to create safe, comfortable, and accessible walking, wheeling, and cycling corridors and public spaces for people of all ages and abilities.

Boost usage of your city's greenway or bike lane by involving residents and stakeholders in creating eye-catching activations along the route, such as art installations. Transform streets into vibrant public spaces!

Cities can balance pandemic restrictions and outdoor enjoyment by ensuring ample space for activities.

COVID-19 hit Canada's main streets hard, with closures devastating small businesses. Immediate action is needed, but inclusive planning is crucial for safer, stronger, and more inclusive long-term improvements.

Mexico City boasts two of the world's largest urban parks: Chapultepec and San Juan de Aragon. These expansive parks feature green spaces, lush forests, and various amenities including playgrounds and skate parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Happy Cities partnered with Superior, CO, to foster community unity through art and public spaces. "Inspired by Nature: Superior’s Creative Placemaking Master Plan" celebrates local identity and values.

Happy Cities collaborated with the City of Rotterdam to address mobility and public space needs in the Bloemhof neighborhood, focusing on marginalized groups. Through extensive on-site and remote engagement, we worked directly with residents to develop practical walkability solutions.

Public space in Vancouver isn't universally accessible; residents encounter barriers based on identity factors like race, gender, sexual orientation, age, income, and ability. Overlapping identities compound these challenges, affecting access, comfort, and safety in city spaces.

In fall 2018, Vancouver enlisted Happy Cities to evaluate its Pavement-to-Plaza initiative. Over 700 residents were surveyed in September 2018 at transformed plaza sites and control areas. The survey assessed subjective well-being factors like social connection, trust, care for place, and sense of belonging using academically-validated measures.

In summer 2016, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) initiated a transformative project to envision Vancouver's Granville Island in 2040. Despite its storied success as a hub where arts, industry, and surprises intersect, a refresh was necessary to ensure its continued relevance for the future.