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.

The New Roots Community Land Trust aims to ensure that African Nova Scotians are included in shaping the future of the Cogswell Interchange in Halifax. Happy Cities supported NRCLT by leading community engagement, creating an outreach strategy, and developing a housing strategy and business plan.

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.

Six community stories provide practical tips on how placemaking can support health, reconciliation, economic resilience, climate action, safe spaces for youth, and more.

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.

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.

Happy Cities led engagement with adults 55+ and senior-serving organizations in Vancouver, for the City’s new Seniors Housing Strategy.

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

Brightside Community Homes Foundation is revamping four of its affordable housing sites to better suit resident needs. Our study focused on improving the relocation process to enhance resident well-being.

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

Happy Cities is working with Entro to create a new community wayfinding strategy for the City of Richmond, BC.

Rossland, nestled in BC's interior, boasts world-class skiing, stunning scenery, and a welcoming community. With a charming town center, it's becoming an increasingly popular choice for residents seeking a close-knit community and picturesque surroundings.

Indeed, some of the most creative ideas often originate from the youngest members of the community.

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 biking 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!