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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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Port Moody social wellbeing design guidelines
An innovative policy offers incentives for new housing that supports social connection, health, and inclusion in Port Moody.
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.
Canada’s placemaking community conversations
Happy Cities and Canada’s Placemaking Community are co-hosting a series of community conversations to share knowledge and build momentum around placemaking.
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.
Cowichan Valley arts and culture master plan
Happy Cities is collaborating with the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) to create its inaugural arts and culture master plan. This plan will steer investment in arts and culture for the next five years, fostering creative growth and enriching opportunities for both residents and visitors in the Cowichan Valley.
Halifax arts venues needs assessment
Happy Cities is spearheading the Performing and Visual Arts Venues Study for Halifax Regional Municipality. This initiative aims to provide the municipality with insights to invest in spaces that foster a thriving local arts scene, promoting inclusivity and ensuring accessibility to arts and culture for all residents of Halifax.
Mary Anne’s Place community engagement and design audit
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.
Richmond, BC accessibility plan
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:
Sea to sky health vision and master plan
Happy Cities is spearheading community engagement for the Health Vision Sea to Sky Integrated Health Master Plan. This initiative, led by Vancouver Coastal Health, aims to enhance health services delivery throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.
Aging in the right place: Designing housing for wellbeing and older adults
Design strategies and research to support aging in the right place.
North Vancouver open streets: Public life study
In 2020, the City of North Vancouver launched the Open Streets initiative in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This program repurposed vehicle lanes into pedestrian-friendly spaces to bolster economic recovery and social connection. Over time, Open Streets have enhanced the public realm, providing additional outdoor areas for neighbors and strangers to connect and socialize.
Surrey budget 2024 engagement
Surrey is a diverse community, encompassing six town centers and a rich tapestry of individuals of varying ages, backgrounds, languages, cultures, and interests.
Building social connections: Housing design policies to support wellbeing for all
Happy Cities, in collaboration with Hey Neighbour Collective and Simon Fraser University, is partnering with six local governments in Metro Vancouver. Together, they are co-creating policies aimed at promoting social well-being in multi-unit housing.