Our Work
Projects Across Ontario
Urban Insights has worked across 40+ Ontario municipalities — from land severances and site plan approvals to complex policy initiatives, Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings and economic development strategies. Here is a selection of the work we do.
Planning That Moves Communities Forward
Every project we take on reflects our commitment to clarity, credibility and creativity. Whether navigating a complex approval, shaping a community plan or advancing economic development strategy, we bring the same rigour and care to every engagement.
Featured Work
Signature Initiatives
KCW Prospectus
Kitchener–Waterloo–Cambridge CMA
A comprehensive market research and intelligence initiative highlighting growth opportunities, investment trends and development potential within the Kitchener–Waterloo–Cambridge Census Metropolitan Area. The KCW Prospectus is a commercial product providing investors, developers and municipalities with the data and analysis needed to make sound decisions in one of Canada's fastest-growing regions.
For more information: prospectus@urbaninsights.ca
National Housing Acceleration Blueprint
Policy Research & Publication
Urban Insights' flagship publication explores practical pathways to accelerate infill housing, mixed-use development and complete communities across Canada. The Blueprint aligns planning tools, provincial policy and market realities to advance housing supply — contributing to the national conversation on housing affordability and community building.
With editorial support from Durrell Communications.
Areas of Practice
What We Deliver
Strategic Planning & Policy
Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, policy analysis and comprehensive development strategies across Ontario municipalities.
Development Approvals
Site plan approvals, minor variances, land severances and plan of subdivision applications — guiding clients through the full approvals process with fewer surprises and faster results.
Economic Development
Investment attraction strategies, community economic development planning and strategic economic analysis — drawing on 19+ years of municipal economic development leadership including the City of Kitchener.
Our Reach
Experience Across Ontario
With consulting engagements across 40+ Ontario municipalities, we bring insight into communities of every size — from small townships to major urban centres.
40+
Ontario Municipalities
Have a Project in Mind?
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