Collaborative Planning and Policy Development

Lura is skilled at developing policies, programs and projects that take an integrated, systems, multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach. This approach results in informed and effective products that have buy-in and can be implemented. Lura is experienced in designing and implementing effective processes for small to large & simple to complex projects. We are skilled at managing projects to meet budget and time requirements and in bringing together the expertise needed to develop state of the art, informed results that result in sustainable solutions.Our Services

  • Community Sustainability Planning
  • Policy and Program Development and Implementation
  • Project Design and Management
  • Program and Best Practice Evaluation
  • Strategic Advice on Process
  • Training Programs and Guidance Manuals

Selected Projects

  • Severn Sound Sustainability Plan
  • Hamilton Conservation Authority - Dundas Valley Vision and 50-Year Strategy
  • EarthCare Sudbury Sustainable Community Plan
  • City of Owen Sound - Waste Management Plan
  • Earth Day Canada - Evaluation of Eco-Action Teams Program and Strategy Development
  • City of Hamilton - Integrated Planning Program for land use and infrastructure
  • City of Hamilton - Rennie Street - Community & Youth Urban Design process for an abandoned landfill site
  • City of Toronto - Access to environmental information
  • City of Hamilton -Snow policy for seniors and people with disabilities.
  • Hamilton Port Authority - integrated environmental assessment process for Fisherman's Pier land development
  • Region of Halton - Integrated Planning and Class Environmental Assessment process - including training on Class EA and Planning Act processes