Helping shape the vision, assembling land, completing rezonings, researching business opportunities, securing funding and co-building the development plan for a major economic development initiative by the Lower Nicola Indian Band. Mine operation services will be complimented by potential sustainable businesses including biochar production, biomass energy, tree seedling nursery, fish hatchery and mine waste materials recycling. (in collaboration with ISE Consulting Group, Castlemain Group, McElhanney Consulting) 

The preparation of a City adopted neighbourhood plan creates the foundation for revitalizing a 300 acre farm and creating a lakeside community of up to 1000 homes, craft businesses, seasonal celebrations, and local food for Kamloops. To advance development, conceptual plans and marketing materials were prepared and used to recruit potential investors and developers. The first development phase is expected to be underway in 2019. 

What began as a Band driven economic development initiative to connect First Nations with the mountain resort economy evolved into a bigger discussion of reconciliation, sharing, and acknowledgement of resort impacts and opportunities for neighbouring Aboriginal communities. Through dialogue with Band membership the beginning of a relationship building framework was created. (in collaboration with Castlemain Group) 

A golf course resort community had earmarked a central site for a medium density mixed use centre. To realize the vision, we were part of the team that took the project from masterplan through to sales launch. The project set a one day record for home sales in the City. (in collaboration with Moores Development, Via Architecture, Focus, PFS Studio, Mibroc Construction) 

Guidelines were prepared to better manage growth pressure at over 300 lakes throughout the Regional District. Policy and standards for introducing lakeshore land development were adopted and are now actively applied. (in collaboration with Urban Systems) 

A master plan for a new village comprised of 200 homes, office space, cultural centre, gathering hall, elders housing plus new water and sewer infrastructure was completed with guidance from membership. The funding process to construct the initial phase is underway. (in collaboration with Castlemain Group, McElhanney Consulting) 

Preparation of two masterplans and participation as a board member helped reposition a valued community amenity and tourist attraction to better achieve the organization's mission of conservation through education. The park attracts over 100,000 visitors annually to encounter injured or incapable of release animals. 

Rezoning was completed for a 400 acre former ski hill property that will avert potentially conflicting land use and mesh 45 new homes into a quiet hamlet. The former ski hill face is now designated as public conservation land for the entire Lac Le Jeune community. (in collaboration with CTQ Consultants) 

A leading edge First Nations youth life skills and education program using sport as the catalyst was conceived and operated by a dedicated team of Native and non-Native supporters. Although short lived, the program proved itself as a remarkable model for motivating at risk youth to achieve academic and athletic success. 

Space previously occupied by the local fire department is used to accommodate wellness programs and a new council chambers. Space planning options were prepared with community input. Detailed design and construction is underway. 

Site planning and rezoning was completed to allow for the integration of an end-of-life care facility and retirement housing complex into a well-established neighbourhood and natural park setting. 

Over 400 kilometres of shoreline was evaluated to determine real estate development potential as part of a creative regional economic development initiative to generate revenue for highway infrastructure improvements. (in collaboration with Urban Systems)