Our Services
Land use planning services to help build strong and vibrant communities.
Our services include:
LandPro works with you through every step of the complex planning process, to help you think through and complete your project and reach your goals as quickly and efficiently as possible. Fill in our intake form to get started on a free no-obligation consultation today.
Strategic Support
When you’re beginning your project and need help making decisions or choosing a direction.
Land Use Planning
To make and present a plan that will be approved by municipalities and reach your goals.
Urban Design
After you have a land use plan, we use 3D tools to design commercial, industrial and residential buildings.
Project Management
Execute the plan stress-free with experienced project managers. we’ll assemble a dream team for you.
What our clients are saying:
Land Use Planning
Land use planning is our core service. Our team offers extensive experience and a personalized approach towards responsible land use planning, whether creating an entirely new place or re-development an existing one. You can read more of our expertise on our Land Use Planning Category on our blog. Many find the article 7 Types of Land Use helpful.
Our highly experienced team navigates the municipal approvals process for you in a collaborative way, that helps all involved understand common goals, consider all opinions, all towards finding practical solutions…that work!
Project Management
Most of LandPro’s clients enjoy the benefits of our managing their projects, relieving them of the associated stress. Our project management services often begin with assembling a team of specialist professionals required to address the city’s Pre-Consultation notes normally involving a variety of reports and/or drawings.
LandPro offers a solid and proven network of engineers, architects, hydrogeologists, biologists, traffic & parking specialists, surveyors and others. We put together the team, recommending proven firms to the client. Once assembled, our planners manage this team to ensure the correct scope of work is prepared, meeting budget and scheduling requirements. This includes navigating the team towards an efficient process while negotiating with both the team and city when challenges and problems inevitably happen.
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Strategic Support
LandPro offers a range of services that are difficult to define within traditional land use planning. They include a variety of names/terms that reinforce the unique focus of LandPro:
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This involves having LandPro's trained professionals complete an independent review of a controversial development application, or of a draft report commissioned from another firm. In both cases, our staff work for the municipality and provide our professional opinion towards Peer reviews are often used to get a 2nd opinion on a controversial, or large application, where Council may need additional comfort before making a decision. They may also be helpful where the municipal staff do not have the right training (ie. urban design, heritage, environmental planning) and need outside expertise. Regardless of the size, scope or nature of the application, LandPro has the professional staff needed to get the job done.LandPro's professionals have completed several peer reviews for municipalities. Let's discuss your needs!
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Grant writing is primarily for municipal clients wanting to apply for various capital and operating grants, yet not always having capacity or specialized staff able to make applications themselves. Writing grants takes considerable time and energy, often spent anticipating the language and content that the grant issuer expects or wants to read.
LandPro has experience in writing grants, knowing the language and approach to take to give the municipality the best chance of success. Let's discuss your needs!
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This service is primarily for private sector clients desiring to consider their options for developing one or more properties. This sets the tone for future development applications, providing the owner(s) with the information needed to make an informed decision on when and how to develop a single or multiple properties. Often this service ends with an application being made. Yet, it can just inform the client and be used to add value to the property as part of a sale. Imagine having a report, signed by a Registered Professional Planner, advising of the options to develop a property. That's the value!
LandPro regularly provides development options to its clients, from which they pick their preferred option for presentation to the municipality at a Pre-Consultation meeting.
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These normally are for public sector clients, including smaller and more specific projects that may take a customized approach to complete. Examples are reviewing the zoning for a downtown or specific neighbourhood, review of development standards for residential or commercial zones, and even updating CIP criteria based on Council's direction.
Reporting on legislative and regulatory changes could also be a service. WIth Bills 23, 109, 97 and others changing the planning world's rules, Planning management may not have time to keep up with everything. LandPro can assist. In addition, Council may wish to have an independent review of the legal changes. This would include using plain language, perhaps with a focus on graphic images for ease of understanding by Council and Committee.
Special projects could also be a task dlegated to the Director by Council, that keeps getting delayed due to competing priorities. LandPro would be pleased to discuss, define and execute on your behalf.
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In today's market where staffing shortages and higher wages dominate, municipalities often have difficulty attracting, then retaining qualified staff. This is where LandPro is available to provide short-term and longer additional capacity that can assist with development application review, starting with Pre-Consultation and including Committee and/or Council reports, as well as supporting OLT appeals.LandPro has the trained and experienced professionals to supplement your existing department, as needed. Our trained professionals include Registered Professional Planners, Urban Designers, and researchers. We also offer Administrative support, as needed.
Urban Planning
LandPro offers in-house design services for all your commercial, industrial and residential projects. This includes single properties, site plans up to subdivisions/condominiums and master plans.
Our design work begins with a Plan of Survey, which allows us to create accurate drawings, at which point the design process begins. We use AutoCad for drawing and SketchUp for translating these 2D drawings into 3D renderings. Our designers will help bring your plans to life!
We will provide visual designs that help deliver a clear, solid and understandable message. These images are normally used for reports, public meeting and open house presentations as needed.
Other Services
Our diverse range of services supports all aspects of land planning and development.
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Conduct thorough evaluations of potential land uses, considering environmental, economic, and regulatory factors to determine viable development options.
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Facilitate changes to local zoning laws to support new developments, ensuring projects comply with regulatory requirements while meeting client goals.
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Provide detailed reports to support development proposals, demonstrating compliance with planning principles and addressing potential impacts.
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Our detailed frameworks address land use, infrastructure, transportation networks, and community amenities, ensuring cohesive and well-organized growth. By balancing community needs with environmental stewardship, we help create vibrant, functional neighbourhoods that enhance the overall quality of life.
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Support for clients navigating the complexities of land use disputes. Our team provides strategic guidance and representation throughout the appeal process, ensuring that your interests are effectively communicated and defended. We work diligently to achieve favorable outcomes, leveraging our extensive knowledge of planning policies and legal frameworks to resolve conflicts and promote fair development practices.
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We help modify municipal Official Plans to reflect new development visions and community needs, ensuring alignment with long-term land use policies.
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Develop comprehensive site plans and conceptual designs to guide development projects' feasibility and approval process.
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Prepare and submit detailed site plans outlining building layouts, landscaping, and infrastructure to meet municipal requirements.
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Manage property division applications, ensuring compliance with local policies and smooth approval processes.
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Obtain minor variances from zoning by-laws to accommodate unique project needs, maintaining overall planning integrity.
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Handle the entire development application process, coordinating documentation and approvals to streamline project initiation.
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Perform in-depth research on planning trends and policies to inform and support development projects and decision-making.
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Provide professional insights and evidence at planning hearings to support development proposals and resolve disputes.
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Analyze planning policies to assess their impact on developments, identifying opportunities for advocacy and amendments.
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Our team prepares and delivers clear, compelling presentations tailored to various audiences, ensuring your project’s benefits and compliance with planning regulations are well-articulated. We represent your interests at public meetings, addressing concerns and building support to advance your development goals smoothly and successfully.
