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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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Park City main street area plan
Happy Cities developed a plan to transform Main Street into a vibrant community hub that welcomes locals and international tourists alike.
Improving transit in rural Nova Scotian communities
Happy Cities is working with the Nova Scotia Community Transportation Network to improve bus service in three rural communities: Antigonish, Bridgewater, and Pictou County.
Kelowna accessibility plan
Happy Cities collaborated with Meaningful Access Consulting and the City of Kelowna to develop an accessibility plan, enabling people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to fully participate in community life.
Alaska highway multi-use trail improvements
Happy Cities is working with Momentum Transport and the Yukon Government to develop a new trail plan to provide safer routes along the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse for all ages and abilities.
Building social connections: Multi-unit housing design toolkit
Happy Cities and Hey Neighbour Collective offer evidence-based design strategies for improving social connection and health through shared spaces in multi-unit housing.
Las Vegas 2050 master plan – Charleston area
Happy Cities is leading the planning process for the Charleston area of the Las Vegas 2050 Master Plan.
Port Moody social wellbeing design guidelines
An innovative policy offers incentives for new housing that supports social connection, health, and inclusion in Port Moody.
Power of placemaking: Community conversations
Six community stories provide practical tips on how placemaking can support health, reconciliation, economic resilience, climate action, safe spaces for youth, and more.
Rossland accessibility plan
Happy Cities and Meaningful Access Consulting creating the new accessibility plan for the City of Rossland, BC.
Whitehorse snow and ice control accessibility review
Happy Cities and Meaningful Access Consulting worked with the City of Whitehorse to assess and improve the City’s snow and ice control policy for accessibility.
Tysons, Virginia placemaking framework
The Tysons Community Alliance is creating a sense of place through low-cost, colourful, and creative placemaking initiatives.
Our Urban Village Cohousing
An cohousing project offers a promising, missing middle solution to Vancouver’s housing and social isolation crises.
North Vancouver active design study
Happy Cities, Hey Neighbour Collective, and SFU evaluated the impact of the City of North Vancouver’s Active Design Guidelines, uncovering valuable insights for promoting social connection in multi-unit housing.