Portfolio
We work with partners across the world to build happier, healthier and more inclusive communities.
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Rural bus stops accessibility guidelines
Design guide for accessible bus stops in rural communities, created for the Nova Scotia Community Transportation Network.
Penticton beach accessibility assessment
Assessing and improving accessibility across Penticton’s popular beaches.
Halifax North Memorial Public Library renovations
Community engagement and public space design for the renovation of Halifax North Memorial Public Library.
The Shipyards plan, North Vancouver
A renewed plan to strengthen the Shipyards as a vibrant, inclusive, and community-oriented public space.
Klamath healthy places plan
Action plan to guide placemaking strategies and public space investment for Klamath County, focused on improving public health outcomes.
Overland Park walkability guidelines
Design guidelines to help Overland Park, KS create walkable areas within a suburban context, fulfilling the goals of the city’s comprehensive plan.
Park City main street area plan
Design solutions to transform Main Street into a vibrant community hub that welcomes locals and international tourists alike.
Tysons, Virginia placemaking framework
A community pop-up event and placemaking framework to enable more low-cost, colourful, and creative placemaking initiatives.
North Vancouver open streets: Public life study
A multi-year study to assess the wellbeing impacts of North Vancouver’s Open Streets program, first launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Power of placemaking: Research and engagement
Exploring the role that placemaking plays in supporting community wellbeing, with the Healthy Communities Initiative and Canadian Urban Institute.
Focus Newton placemaking action plan, Surrey
Revitalizing public spaces in the Newton neighborhood through deep community engagement and rapid, low-cost placemaking solutions.
Age- and dementia-inclusive neighbourhood design guidelines
Planning and design strategies to support independence, participation, and belonging for people living with dementia.
Zamorano University placemaking master plan
Campus spaces serve as vibrant hubs for student life, accommodating diverse activities from picnics to concerts. Designing these spaces to support such varied uses enhances their role as central community gathering spots.
Spring Garden Road, Halifax wellbeing assessment methodology
In 2021, Halifax's iconic Spring Garden Road underwent a $10-million streetscape reconstruction project, central to the city's identity as a vibrant hub. Happy Cities was commissioned to develop a methodology to assess the project's impact on enhancing people's well-being.
Sea2City: Envisioning a resilient future for False Creek
Exploring solutions to address the vulnerability of waterfront areas to climate change impacts like sea level rise and flooding.
Richmond patio program
Amid the pandemic, Richmond swiftly implemented the Expedited Temporary Outdoor Patio Program, enabling local businesses to expand seating areas safely. This innovative measure supported businesses, ensuring compliance with COVID-19 public health orders.
Uptown active transportation and public realm improvements
Creating safe, comfortable, and accessible walking, wheeling, and biking corridors and public spaces for people of all ages and abilities.
Agnes Street Greenway activations
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!