The Tysons Community Alliance is creating a sense of place through low-cost, colourful, and creative placemaking initiatives.

Happy Cities, Hey Neighbour Collective, and SFU evaluated the impact of the City of North Vancouver’s Active Design Guidelines, uncovering valuable insights for promoting social connection in multi-unit housing.

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.

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.

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:

Happy Cities is spearheading community engagement for the Health Vision Sea to Sky Integrated Health Master Plan. This initiative, led by Vancouver Coastal Health, aims to enhance health services delivery throughout the Sea to Sky Corridor.

Happy Cities, in collaboration with Hey Neighbour Collective and Simon Fraser University, is partnering with six local governments in Metro Vancouver. Together, they are co-creating policies aimed at promoting social well-being in multi-unit housing.

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.

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.

The City of Vancouver initiated an international design challenge to address the vulnerability of waterfront areas, such as False Creek, to climate change impacts like sea level rise and flooding. This aims to envision a more resilient future for the area.

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.

In Downtown Vancouver, 70,000 residents and 140,000 workers coexist, yet many feel increasingly isolated despite digital connections. Crowded public spaces offer amenities but exacerbate social distance.

COVID-19 hit Canada's main streets hard, with closures devastating small businesses. Immediate action is needed, but inclusive planning is crucial for safer, stronger, and more inclusive long-term improvements.

Mexico City boasts two of the world's largest urban parks: Chapultepec and San Juan de Aragon. These expansive parks feature green spaces, lush forests, and various amenities including playgrounds and skate parks, providing residents with ample opportunities for recreation and relaxation.

Happy Cities partnered with Superior, CO, to foster community unity through art and public spaces. "Inspired by Nature: Superior’s Creative Placemaking Master Plan" celebrates local identity and values.

In January 2019, the United Arab Emirates introduced a pioneering national community design policy, aiming to create happier, healthier communities across the country.

Governments and city-builders must translate decades of happiness research into actionable strategies for human wellbeing. They need pragmatic approaches and inspirational examples to guide their efforts.