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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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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 housing accelerator action 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.
Metrics for scaling up social infrastructure
Happy Cities conducted background research and engagement with city planners to make the case for social infrastructure.
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.
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.
Nova Scotia rural transit pilot study
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.
Rossland accessibility plan
Happy Cities and Meaningful Access Consulting created 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.
Creative Cowichan arts and culture 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.
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:
Regina accessibility plan
Happy Cities and Meaningful Access Consulting worked with the City of Regina to create an Accessibility Plan, to ensure that everyone can participate fully in community life.
Community wellbeing assessment tool
Happy Cities has dedicated over a decade to researching the connections between urban design and well-being. Our efforts culminated in a cutting-edge community assessment tool. This tool evaluates four design realms and tracks over 80 evidence-based criteria to gauge a project's impact on well-being.
Fort St. John community arts & culture framework
In aspiring to become the region's creative hub, Fort St. John aims to ensure everyone can engage in arts and culture. Tasked with crafting its inaugural Arts & Culture Framework, Happy Cities will steer the city's efforts in supporting events, facilities, funding, and more over the next decade.
Olde Town Hills master plan: A new mixed-use community for rural Nova Scotia
Amid rural Nova Scotia's population decline, Bridgewater bucks the trend with growth, thanks in part to its cohesive, human-scale town core.
Eastern Passage community design
Halifax grapples with a housing crisis exacerbated by low-density, car-centric suburbs lacking transit and public spaces. Happy Cities is designing a model, transit-oriented, walkable community in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, offering a sustainable solution for suburban development nationwide.
National policy for happier, healthier communities
In January 2019, the United Arab Emirates introduced a pioneering national community design policy, aiming to create happier, healthier communities across the country.