areas of expertise

thrive design consulting specializes in user-centred, evidence-based approaches to designing and planning for diverse built and natural environments where people and communities will thrive.

our expertise includes:

• research-informed design, planning & policy guidance
• assessing impacts of built environments on behaviour & health
• pre- and post-occupancy evaluations of designed environments
• participatory and community-based design & planning
• child & community engagement processes

we work directly with communities, NGOs, municipalities, designers and planners, schools and school boards, research centres, and other organizations and facilities to support design, planning and assessment processes which genuinely engage users, reflect the needs of diverse communities, and result in healthy, vibrant designed environments.

we ignite ideas & facilitate the co-creation of ...

play & learning spaces for children & youth 
child-friendly communities and cities
outdoor & natural play spaces
playful cities and streets
environments supporting active play and travel

vibrant communities & neighbourhoods
age-friendly environments 
healthy & healthcare environments
​inclusive & universally accessible environments
culturally inclusive design

services   

thrive design consulting offers a wide range of research, planning, facilitation and project management services in support of developing & evaluating healthy environments.

our core services include:

• design & planning consulting
• research & evaluation
• community engagement & assessment
• teaching & training
• program & curriculum development
• proposal & report development ​

contact us today to begin growing your project 

Services available across Canada
Located in Southwestern Ontario

thrivedesignconsulting@gmail.com