Planning Services for Developers

The planning process is complex and multi-disciplinary. Our firm prepares programs that guide development proposals to receive the approvals you need. Approvals encompass the preparation and processing of development permits, land use re-designations, subdivisions, conceptual scheme and outline plans.

Design aims to coordinate the environment and our experiences within an urban context. Understanding the nature, meaning and use of a space from both private and public points of view is essential, and we use these perspectives to bridge culture, art and society. We thrive on the visual and descriptive understanding of space throughout our design processes.

CITYTREND can conduct due diligence and prepare feasibility studies that evaluate all relevant planning information and identify risks and issues relating to a proposed development. We evaluate the potential assets and liabilities associated with your project.

Our company has a wide range of experience in preparing visual material and reports for review by approval authorities. We have successfully presented to subdivision and development appeal boards, planning commissions, municipal government boards, local governments, and expropriation and compensation boards.

CITYTREND has vital experience with changing the use of a parcel of land. We have garnered the support of affected communities and represented our clients through the planning process. Despite the unique nature of each case we have worked with, we have developed an efficient application process.

Our clear, efficient residential, commercial and industrial design process responds to our client’s aspiration and meets the market demand. Our approach considers not only local regulations but establishes a successful and comprehensive design strategy.

Through our time in the business, we’ve developed extensive knowledge of the municipal process and regulatory framework. A large part of our involvement with the industry and our clients is sharing this knowledge by educating the private and public sector. We have developed a series of expert seminars and training workshop for the industry and are constantly adding to our repertoire.

Some of the topics are:

• Land use bylaws
• Subdivision and development appeal boards
• Planning decisions matrix and framework
• Urban design
• Strategic planning and council priorities
• Scenario planning