Higher Education Campus Planning & Visioning

We specialize in planning and designing institutional campuses that inspire learning, foster a sense of belonging, and support the evolving needs of students, faculty, staff, and surrounding communities. We specialize in:

• Campus Master Plans
• Campus Vision & Real Estate Strategy
• Precinct & District Planning
• Student Housing & Residential Village Planning
• Campus Land Use & Development Strategy
• Campus Public Realm & Open Space Planning
• Campus Safety, Security & CPTED Strategies
• Campus Landscape Frameworks
• Campus Stakeholder and Community Engagement Design, Facilitation and Synthesis

Images: University of Waterloo Campus Master Plan (Completed while at Brook Mcilroy)

Waterfront and Downtown Visions and Master Plans

We are passionate about designing waterfronts that create vibrant, resilient, and people-centered destinations; reconnecting communities to both land and water. We have expereince working on:

• Waterfront Revitalization Plans
• Downtown Regeneration Master Plans
• Waterfront Public Realm Strategies
• Downtown Mixed-Use District Planning
• Cultural & Heritage Strategies
• Complete Streets
• Economic Development Frameworks

Image:Pool 6  Waterfront Master Plan 

(Completed by Khatereh Baharikhoob while at Brook McIlroy)

Mixed Use Development Plans

We translate vision into place. Through integrated master planning, we weave together land use, built form, infrastructure, landscape, mobility, and community needs to create coherent frameworks that guide sustainable growth and foster vibrant, memorable places.

Our plans establish clear, flexible and implementable frameworks for growth that balance density, diversity, and placemaking, fostering complete and memorable destinations where people can live, work, learn, and gather. Specifically, we specialize in:

• Secondary Plans
• Official Community Plans (OCP)
• Community Master Plans
• Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
• Complete Community Land Use Planning
• Mixed-Use & Commercial Districts
• Research Parks
• Urban Design Frameworks
• Neighbourhood Parks & Open Space Framework Plans
  

Public Realm Design and Landscape Master Plans

Our public realm plans focus on creating inclusive and engaging spaces that foster community interaction and enhance the urban experience. We prioritize accessibility and sustainability in every design. Specifically, we specialize in:

• Public Realm Master Plans
• Landscape Master Plans
• Parks & Open Space Framework Plans
• Campus Landscape Frameworks
• Waterfront & Trail Systems
• Streetscapes & Complete Streets
• Placemaking Strategies
• Universal Accessibility
• Climate Resilience & Green Infrastructures 

Image: University of Waterloo Campus Master Plan 

(Completed by Khatereh Baharikhoob while at Brook McIlroy)

Planning and Urban Design Guidelines

Our planning and design guidelines foster cohesive urban environments, balancing good design with functionality to enhance quality of life and livability. We specialize in:

• Urban Design Guidelines
• Campus Design Guidelines
• Public Realm Design Standards
• Built Form & Massing Guidelines
• Complete Communities
• Heritage & Context-Sensitive Design
• Sustainable Design Guidelines
• Implementation Tools

Image: Education City Master Plan Design Guidelines

(Completed by Khatereh Baharikhoob while at Moriyama and Teshima Architects)

Strategic Land Use Planning and Visioning

We develop strategic visioning and framework plans that guide the transformation of urban spaces. Our approach integrates stakeholder input and innovative design to create a cohesive vision for the future. We specialize in:

• Long-Range Strategic Land Use Plans
• Visioning & Growth Strategies
• Redevelopment & Intensification Strategies
• Development Frameworks
• Implementation & Phasing Strategies 

Streetscape Planning and Design

Our streetscape designs prioritize functionality and aesthetics, enhancing the urban environment while promoting safety and mobility. We create vibrant streets that encourage walking, cycling, and social interaction. We specialize in:

• Streetscape Master Plans
• Complete Streets
• Active Transportation Networks
• Complete Streets Guidelines
• Road Diets & Corridor Transformations
• Main Streets & Downtowns
• Public Realm Enhancements
• Green Streets & Stormwater Integration
• Wayfinding & Street Furniture 
  

Community Engagement Design and Facilitation

Our IAP-2 certified community engagement approach focuses on meaningful collaboration and inclusive dialogue, bringing diverse voices together to shape responsive, people-centered, and culturally grounded environments. We specialize in:

• Community Engagement Planning and Design
• Indigenous Engagement Support
• Visioning Workshops
• Design Charrettes
• Public Open Houses
• Facilitation & Consensus Building
• Engagement Reporting & Synthesis
• Design Directions & Recommendations Informed by Community Input