BORDEAUX plus is a Canadian urban design and planning consultancy with over a decade of professional practice across multiple jurisdictions. We help cities, institutions, and developers navigate regulatory complexity and spatial change with intelligence, integrity, and design excellence!
Navigate Complexity,
and Deliver Clarity
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Our work focuses on projects where complex regulatory frameworks, spatial quality, public interest, environmental protection and heritage conservation must align. We operate as strategic advisors, guiding approvals, shaping urban form, and protecting project vision from concept through implementation
Planning & Development Strategy
Helping projects get approved without losing their intent.
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Planning Justification & Policy Analysis
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Zoning By-law Amendments & Minor Variances
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Official Plan Amendments
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Development Feasibility & Risk Advisory
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Municipal & Agency Coordination
Advisory for Public & Institutional Clients
Independent, objective planning and design advice.
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Peer Reviews & Independent Assessments
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Policy & Guideline Development
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Advisory Support for Public Projects
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Expert Opinion & Strategic Input
Urban Design & Built Form Advisory
Design excellence grounded in policy, context, and human experience.
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Urban Design Briefs & Guidelines
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Built Form Analysis & Massing Studies
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Public Realm & Streetscape Design
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Site Plan Control Support
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Design Review Panel Submissions
International & Strategic Consulting
Urban expertise with global perspective.
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Conceptual Urban Strategies
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International Advisory & Partnerships
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Design Review & Strategic Input
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Knowledge Transfer & Capacity Building
Research, Analysis & Evidence-Based Studies
Where academic rigor strengthens real-world decisions.
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Cultural Heritage Impact Assessments (CHIA)
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Environmental & Contextual Analysis
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Policy Research & Strategic Reports
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Mobility, Public Space & Urban Quality Studies
Building Design and Integrated Project Leadership
One strategic lead. Many disciplines. Clear accountability.
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Prime Consultant
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Coordination of Architectural, Structural, Civil, Mechanical & Electrical Engineers
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Management of Environmental, Heritage, Traffic, Servicing & Municipal Studies
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Integrated Submission & Review Strategy
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Consultant Alignment with Planning & Approval Milestones
Success
Our Own Formula,
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Our work is method-driven, not volume-driven.
We engage in a limited number of projects to ensure depth of analysis, clarity of thinking, and rigorous coordination across disciplines.
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Strategy,
Hamilton
Montréal
Saudi Arabia
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Global Reach
Collaborate With Us
We Invite You
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We work alongside independent professionals and small studios on complex projects. Architects, surveyors, engineers, real estate professionals and specialists interested in collaboration are invited to contact us at