This project included neighbourhood scale sustainability, approvals for flood protection and contaminated brownfields, with complex stakeholder engagement and integration of the winning design competition for the river mouth. Innovative approvals for brownfields, leading sustainability requirements, including a carbon tool and design for climate positive development.

The team created a value-driven plan, solidified the approach and operational expectations for action that could be achieved by Waterfront Toronto or others. It catalyzed future waterfront revitalization and represents a community planning model with priority on action for resiliency and innovation, when technology is having an increasingly significant influence on cities.

The Waterfront Toronto Green Building Requirements were developed to drive green building performance and transform the market. This project introduced LEED to Canada, at scale and regularly updated performance, working collaboratively supporting the CIty of Toronto Green Development Standard advancement.

The new Metrolinx 2041 Regional Transportation Plan advances transportation solutions and innovation for the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area. Prime helped strategically hone the vision and content while coordinating internal teams and external consultants.

Working with landowner partners on master plan communities PRIME provides strategy and innovation planning across all aspects of development, such as energy, buildings, water, low impact development, transportation

This progressive development brought a geo-exchange community energy system to a low rise neighbourhood in north Markham supporting net zero objectives for the CIty. A partnership between the City of Markahm, Mattamy Homes and Enwave Energy, PRIME supported the collaboration including accessing Toronto Atmospheric Fund investment in due diligence.

Strategic sustainability support is provided by Prime for various sites in Ontario. Collaboration amongst core stakeholders was achieved via facilitated workshops, strategic meetings, and advisory services.

PRIME worked in conjunction with strategic partners to complete a Workforce Strategy for the 15 upper tier and single tier municipalities in southwestern Ontario.

In partnership with SSG, PRIME supported climate data and policy analysis for the Land Use Planning and Climate Change Policy Discussion Paper to support Official Plan updates that prioritize climate change.

Collaborating with WSP, PRIME prepared the Climate Change Discussion Paper and policy for the City of Brampton's Official Plan Update.

PRIME prepared the Community Sustainability & Climate Change Resiliency Framework for Dufferin County, in collaboration with WSP.

Recommendations and policy directions were made for the Official Plan Review that considered mitigation and adaptation in an integrated way, identifying interdependencies to maximize efficiencies and minimize investment risk.

PRIME provided strategy and worked directly with staff to position four important infrastructure projects for Disaster and Mitigation Adaptation Funding from Infrastructure Canada. Two important infrastructure projects were successful in achieving funding supporting resliiency for York Region.

PRIME with Mantle 314 collaborated with York Region staff to prepare the region for future resiliency through development of the Climate Action Plan for York Region.

As Principal Consultant, PRIME led the planning team for development of the Regional Growth and Servicing Plan for the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region’s first 30-year regional plan.

PRIME's current work in sustainability planning includes a growing focus on the circular economy. Working with the City of Barrie, PRIME developed an action plan to transition the City towards a circular economy. Focused on priorities for the City, the plan provides actions and policy to effect change through opportunity and responsibility.

This complex project required broad stakeholder and agency consultation on approvals and First Nations engagement. A heritage natural river system through downtown London, it supported multiple recreational uses and the winning “Back to the River” design competition urban design elements, for a signature City legacy.

Prime Strategy & Planning supported the City of Barrie in preparing a Sustainable Development Strategy to guide sustainable development comprehensively across the City. This plan will advance progress for sustainable development creating synergies among various City departments, stakeholders and residents to support an exceptional quality of life for all.

Prime provided strategic support to advance flood protection and planning for resiliency in an important downtown core of the City of Brampton. Prime also led a workshop process to define resiliency objectives for the Riverwalk project, bringing together international and local experts, staff and stakeholders.

Ensuring EV charging is delivered across the province PRIME supported Hydro One in accessing program delivery responsibility from NRCAN.

The Government of Canada's Low Carbon Economy Fund puts climate plans in action leveraging investments in projects that reduce carbon pollution, generate clean growth, save energy and create jobs. Enwave Energy Corp is committed to making cities more resilient by providing innovative, sustainable heating and cooling to support city growth.

Combining forces with with RWDI and Quadrangle Architects, Prime worked with the team to complete a review of the Enbridge building incentive program, Savings by Design. The plan defined leadership in building design, supported a net zero climate change agenda and was well aligned with other programs.

Joining forces with Quinn & Partners, Prime facilitated the development of a Climate Strategy Plan. Success required best practice research and smoothly facilitated sessions with both corporate staff and plant operations.

PRIME researched smart stormwater technology and prepared a seed document to support future standards development for CSA Group.

This initiative brings experts to Canada for discussions and project work with municipalities and others to address sustainable solutions for resilient communities through design, technology and collaboration. Solutions are focused on flood protection, brownfields, water and wastewater innovation as well as large scale revitalization and urban design for healthy cities.

PRIME facilitated Portland Innovation Quadrant project as they worked through the governance model and project roadmap as part of the 2017 EcoDistricts Incubator.