Synthesizing insight from land use planning, architecture, landscaping, engineering and city planning, to create and shape cities and towns.
Urban design is the art of creating and shaping cities and towns. It blends elements of land use planning, architecture, landscaping, engineering and city planning together to connect people and places, movement and urban form, nature, and the built fabric into an integrated experience that is both functional and attractive. We believe urban design to be an essential part of creating unique place identities, enhancing quality of life and building distinct and resilient communities.
NPG Planning Solutions’ Urban Design division is backed by decades of experience across Ontario and a commitment to creating dynamic and remarkable cityscapes. Our team draws inspiration from their global and diverse professional and personal experience, including award winning academic achievements and credentials.
As an integral part of community building and place making, urban design’s best practices are incorporated in every design and planning solution NPG provides through a collaborative process across all NPG activities. This allows us to provide holistic solutions to even the most complex and multifaceted problems that our clients face.
The Marina District Revitalization Plan (MDRP) is an ambitious project led by NPG Planning Solutions, aimed at transforming Port Colborne’s waterfront west of the Welland Canal into a “vibrant waterfront community embracing growth for future generations”. The 27.3-hectare area encompasses critical assets such as H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park, Sugarloaf Marina, and the Waterfront Centre, which is anticipated to serve as a catalyst for redevelopment.
NPG Planning Solutions provides comprehensive consultation and execution for all needs related to urban design, including: