Portfolio
We work with partners across the world to build happier, healthier and more inclusive communities.
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Building social connections in practice: Multi-unit housing policy and evaluation guide
A practical resource for planners to evaluate and implement housing policy that strengthens social connection and wellbeing for residents.
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.
Accessibility and inclusion services for new developments
Reviewing development proposals to strengthen meaningful access and inclusion for all ages and abilities.
Renewing Helmcken House: Solutions for aging communities
Identifying solutions for McLaren Housing Society to support resident wellbeing and aging in place.
Mass timber post-occupancy evaluations
A multi-year research initiative exploring how biophilic design can support occupant wellbeing and satisfaction in residential, commercial, and community buildings.
Our Urban Village Cohousing
A missing middle cohousing project offers a promising solution to Vancouver’s housing and social isolation crises.
Mary Anne’s Place community engagement and design audit
Community engagement and design reviews to optimize well-being at Mary Anne’s Place, a mixed-use development in Port Moody, B.C.
Aging in the right place: Designing housing for wellbeing and older adults
Post-occupancy audit methodology to support aging in the right place.
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.