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Residents discussing future growth options during a community planning workshop.
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Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw and Development Procedures Reviews

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Planning & Policy, GIS & Spatial Analysis, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Land Use & Approvals, Planning, Strategic Planning, Urban Design, Visualization and Virtual/Augmented Reality

Integrated Official Community Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Development Procedures Reviews Ongoing | British Columbia Aligning community vision with implementable growth strategies From rural villages to growing regional districts, local governments are under pressure to address housing demand, streamline approvals, respond to provincial legislation, and protect valued community assets. Communities need planning systems that are clear,…

GIS map displaying watermain replacement priorities across the District of North Vancouver.
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Asset Management Prioritization Tool | District of North Vancouver

Alberta, British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Sustainability, Engineering, Geospatial, GIS & Spatial Analysis, Infrastructure Planning and Renewal, Market Sectors, Municipal Underground Infrastructure & Roadways, Planning, Region, Services, Strategic Planning

Asset Management Prioritization Tool 2022-2024 | North Vancouver, BC Supporting Data-driven Infrastructure Planning in North Vancouver As the District of North Vancouver continues to maintain and upgrade its water system, annual watermain replacement decisions require a clear understanding of risk, performance, and long-term needs. McElhanney partnered with the District to redevelop a critical GIS-based application…

Aerial view of Lake Louise, visitor parking areas, and Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Banff National Park
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Lake Louise Traffic Safety & Wildlife Connectivity Project

Alberta, Award-Winning Project, Construction Management, Construction Surveys, Drones & Robotics, Engineering, Environmental, Environmental Assessment, Geotechnical, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Legal and Engineering Surveys, LiDAR Survey, Mapping, Mitigation, Compensation, & Restoration, Municipal Underground Infrastructure & Roadways, Reclamation, Regulatory Approvals & Agency Liaison, Tourism, Trails, Transportation, Transportation & Transit, Transportation Planning

Lake Louise Traffic Safety and Wildlife Connectivity Program 2022-2025 | Lake Louise, AB Improving Traffic Safety and Mobility in Lake Louise Surging visitation to Lake Louise — between 10-12,000 visitors on an average summer day — placed significant strain on aging infrastructure, increasing congestion and safety risks. McElhanney partnered with Parks Canada (PCA) to deliver…

Sign reading “Welcome to Fort Nelson First Nation” with trees and sky in the background.
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Fort Nelson Complete Communities & Official Community Plan Update

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Planning & Policy, Geospatial, GIS & Spatial Analysis, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Land Use & Approvals, Planning, Strategic Planning

Fort Nelson Complete Communities and Official Community Plan Update 2023-2025 | Fort Nelson, BC Strengthening Livability and Resilience in Fort Nelson As Northern Rockies Regional Municipality planned for long-term growth, shifting economic conditions and changing community needs required a refreshed approach to land use, infrastructure, and livability. McElhanney partnered with the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality…

Aerial photograph showing the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre site layout.
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Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Construction Management, Construction Surveys, Cultural & Historic Landscapes, Drones & Robotics, Energy & Resources, Geotechnical, Legal and Engineering Surveys, Parks, Regulatory Approvals & Agency Liaison, Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure, Structural, Sustainability, Climate Resilience & Asset Management, Transportation & Transit, Water and Wastewater Facilities, Water Resources

Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre 2021-2024 | Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB McElhanney served as Prime Consultant for the planning, design, and delivery of the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre in Jasper National Park: North America’s first facility dedicated to conservation breeding of woodland caribou. This project supports Parks Canada’s long-term caribou recovery program by providing secure,…

Modern outdoor plaza with wooden and metal benches and stools on paved stone, surrounded by new trees and residential buildings.
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Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvements

3D Laser Scanning, Alberta, Cities & Communities, Community Development, Community Planning & Policy, Community Sustainability, Construction Management, Construction Surveys, Engineering, Environmental, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Site Assessments & Remediation, Geospatial, GIS & Spatial Analysis, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Landscape Architecture, Mapping, Mitigation, Compensation, & Restoration, Municipal Underground Infrastructure & Roadways, Parks, Planning, Recreation, Remote 3D Laser Scanning, Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure, Surveying, Sustainable Landscapes, Transportation, Transportation & Transit, Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Urban Design

Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvements 2020-Ongoing | Calgary, AB The Bridgeland / Riverside community in Calgary stands out for its active streets, diverse local businesses, and engaged residents, creating a dynamic urban environment that reflects both community pride and a spirit of renewal. The City of Calgary’s Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvement project focused on transformative streetscape…

People waiting at bus shelters within the upgraded Phibbs Transit Exchange, showing accessible seating, covered walkways, and improved pedestrian spaces.
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Phibbs Transit Exchange Improvements

British Columbia, Environmental Site Assessments & Remediation, Interest Holder Engagement & Communications, Legal and Engineering Surveys, Lower Mainland, Mitigation, Compensation, & Restoration, Municipal Underground Infrastructure & Roadways, Regulatory Approvals & Agency Liaison, Transportation, Transportation & Transit, Visualization and Virtual/Augmented Reality

The upgraded Phibbs Transit Exchange is now home to 13 bus bays supporting 13 bus routes to and from the North Shore.