Andrea de Vries, Author at McElhanney

Tobacco Plains land use community engagement session

Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqǂiʔit (Tobacco Plains) Land Use Plan

British Columbia, Community Planning & Policy, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Land Use & Approvals, Northern, Interior, Central BC, PlanningJune 15, 2023

The Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqǂiʔit (Tobacco Plains) First Nation wished to create and implement a land use plan to meet the needs of its people.

New Trail-Use Guidelines Lead the Way to Improved Habitat Protection in BC

NewsMay 18, 2023

The trail you see under your feet or bike tires has a history older than the shovels and machines that built it. Often, the trail’s planning and design aren’t even the beginning. A trail’s story originates from the shared knowledge of experts – a single trail has been influenced by guidelines and standards written by…

Ponoka Transportation and Urban Framework Master Plan, and Three-Year Trail Program

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Community Development, Community Planning & Policy, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Landscape Architecture, Parks, Planning, Trails, Transportation & Transit, Urban Design, Urban DesignFebruary 28, 2023

Integrating a Transportation Master Plan with an Urban Framework Master Plan opened the door for multiple improvements to be made in tandem.

Saasak Hills Trail Planning & Design

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, Structural, Tourism, TrailsFebruary 2, 2023

The Nisga’a Village of Gitwinksihlkw was ready for a Trail Master Plan and Detailed Design for their Saasak Hills Trail and River Walk.

Living Waters Boardwalk

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Landscape Architecture, Parks, Shorelines & WaterfrontsFebruary 1, 2023

McElhanney used innovative mobile laser scanning to complete the Valleyview Airport runway study, resulting in cost savings for the Town.

Woolastook Mountain Bike Trail Master Plan

Central/Eastern Canada, Cities & Communities, Planning, Recreation, Region, TourismFebruary 1, 2023

RVC needed someone to guide their efforts as they developed Fredericton’s Woolastook Mountain Bike Trails into a premier riding destination.

Western Canada Mountain Coasters

Alberta, British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Lower Mainland, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, TourismJanuary 31, 2023

By expanding its summer operations to include a mountain coaster, Cypress Mountain aimed to further secure its reputation as a summer destination.

Watson Island Redevelopment Project

Award-Winning Project, British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Construction Surveys, Drones & Robotics, Energy & Resources, Environmental, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Site Assessments & Remediation, Geotechnical, GIS & Remote Sensing, Legal and Engineering Surveys, Lower Mainland, Mapping, Market Sectors, Mitigation, Compensation, & Restoration, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Reclamation, Region, Regulatory Approvals & Agency Liaison, Structural, Vancouver Island, VertiseeDecember 14, 2022

Because of the Watson Island Redevelopment Project, the Prince Rupert community has witnessed a new beginning for the site of a former pulp mill.

Penticton Outdoor Public Skating Rink

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Recreation, Region, Services, SurveyingNovember 22, 2022

This free, outdoor, public skating rink in downtown Penticton would add vibrancy to the community. Could McElhanney be involved?

City of Kamloops North Shore Neighbourhood Plan

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Planning & Policy, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Land Use & Approvals, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Region, Shorelines & Waterfronts, Urban DesignNovember 22, 2022

McElhanney’s province-wide presence and knowledge of local requirements offered a blend of expertise and familiarity that supported project success.