Public spaces and urban policy
Deciding on a course of action for change, whether in parks, public spaces, or urban systems, requires thinking about the principles, rules, guidelines, and standards that frame the decision. Our experience helps deliver practical, pragmatic policies grounded in understanding why change is needed and how it will be managed.
Parks and Recreation Plans
Parks and recreation planning draws from a mix of professional standards, municipal frameworks, and community values. These plans support the design, use, and stewardship of public spaces that contribute to health, belonging, and quality of life.
To be meaningful, plans must reflect the physical, demographic, and cultural realities of each place. Just as importantly, they should be shaped through dialogue - with those who use the spaces, manage them, and envision their future. The goal is to create adaptable, inclusive spaces that respond to community needs and aspirations.
Real property management
Disposing of older assets and managing historic properties come with a level of complexity because they often have value and it matters to someone. Disposal strategies, best efforts to repurpose them, efficient maintenance programmes, present challenges when factoring in the less tangible aspects of buildings, like meaning and uses.
Culture and heritage policies
The policies that guide the handling of culture and heritage find their roots in international guiding documents like charters and conventions. They serve as standardized guiding posts for what is professionally and ethically acceptable.
To develop policies that are relevant, it is important to analyse their social, economic and cultural context. Then, to get to a level of impact that changes things, it is equally important to engage those who make decisions and will be affected by them. The objective is to guide change that reflects the needs and character of the communities.