Portfolio
We’ve worked with nations, cities, developers and non-profits around the world to build happier, healthier and more inclusive communities.
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Maple Ridge purpose-built rental survey
Happy Cities led engagement for the City of Maple Ridge to identify priorities for renter support and policy.
City of Vancouver apartment livability study
Happy Cities worked with the City of Vancouver to conduct testing and engagement to inform policy for apartment livability.
Tillicum Burnside Plan engagement
Happy Cities led community engagement for the Tillicum Burnside Plan, to inform the District of Saanich’s long-term planning for housing, land use, transportation, and public space.
Renewing Helmcken House: Solutions for aging communities
Happy Cities worked with McLaren Housing society to identify solutions for supporting resident wellbeing and aging in place.
The Shipyards plan, North Vancouver
Happy Cities and Resonance are creating a renewed plan to strengthen the Shipyards as a vibrant, inclusive, and community-oriented public space.
Queensborough streetscape and drainage engagement
Happy Cities led engagement with Queensborough residents about streetscape upgrades for their neighbourhood in New Westminster.
Klamath healthy places plan
Happy Cities led the development of an action plan to guide placemaking strategies for a healthier and happier Klamath.
Overland Park walkability guidelines
Happy Cities is creating design guidelines and policy to help Overland Park, KS create a walkable town centre in a suburban context, fulfilling the goals of the city’s comprehensive plan.
Pictou County Transit network redesign
Happy Cities led multi-phase transit study and network redesign to increase ridership and efficiency of Pictou County’s fixed-route bus system.
Las Vegas 2050 master plan – Charleston area
Happy Cities led the Charleston 2050 Area Plan, creating a roadmap for human-centred development in a 5,100-acre area west of Downtown Las Vegas.
Wolfville growth and transportation plan
Happy Cities worked with the Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia to lead planning and engagement for the Housing Accelerator Action Plan, guiding the way for gentle density and economic revitalization in the town centre.
New Dawn non-profit housing strategy
Happy Cities helped New Dawn Enterprises develop a housing strategy that will help to meet housing demands in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish housing strategy
Happy Cities developed a housing strategy and preliminary design concepts to transform a church site in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia into new homes and a vibrant community heart.
Metrics for scaling up social infrastructure
Happy Cities conducted background research and engagement with city planners to make the case for social infrastructure.
Building social connections in practice: National training program
Happy Cities led a national workshop series for planners to develop policy and design tools for social wellbeing in housing, in collaboration with Hey Neighbour Collective and SFU Renewable Cities.
University of the Fraser Valley community design guidelines
Happy Cities created new community design guidelines for the University of the Fraser Valley, outlining strategies for a resilient, socially connected development on the Abbotsford Campus.
Sackville active transportation connector
Happy Cities led engagement with Sackville Manor residents to help shape the design of a safe active transportation crossing over Highway 101, ensuring better access to essential services in Lower Sackville.