Portfolio

We’ve worked with nations, cities, developers and non-profits around the world to build happier, healthier and more inclusive communities.

Urban planning, Community engagement Happy Cities Urban planning, Community engagement Happy Cities

Creative Cowichan 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.

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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.

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Urban planning, Housing Happy Cities Urban planning, Housing Happy Cities

Eastern Passage community design

Halifax grapples with a housing crisis exacerbated by low-density, car-centric suburbs lacking transit and public spaces. Happy Cities aims to design a model, transit-oriented, walkable community in Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia, offering a sustainable solution for suburban development nationwide.

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