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Over the last 40 years, Design Plan Services has provided land development planning services to property developers, private land owners and public authorities. Since the inception of our company in 1983, we have provided our clients with professional and objective information, to empower them to make informed decisions about acquiring, disposing or developing land in Ontario. We pride ourselves on providing large agency expertise with boutique firm flexibility.
Our team of dedicated and passionate urban planners and planning technicians offer multifaceted skill sets that provide an exceptional experience for our clients. We keep up to date on emerging development and planning trends and approach each project with the care and detail it needs.
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T.J. began his planning career with Design Plan Services in 1995 after graduating from York University with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Canadian Public Policy and Administration. He joined the City of Mississauga’s Planning and Building Department in 1998 while pursuing a Master of Science degree in Planning and Development from the University of Guelph. T.J.’s employment with the City of Mississauga allowed him to gain experience in a variety of planning positions before returning to Design Plan Services in 2001.
T.J.’s experience includes working on official plan amendment, subdivision, rezoning, site plan, minor variance, and consent files for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential developments. He has written municipal zoning by-laws and reports for city councils and committees of council, as well as making presentations in support of his work. He has also appeared in front of the Ontario Municipal Board as an expert planning witness on several occasions.
With years of experience working with members of the development industry, applicants, members of the public and municipal staff, T.J. has built extensive experience collaborating effectively with key industry stakeholders. A member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners, T.J. approaches his work with enthusiasm, professionalism and diligence.
T.J. has volunteered his time as a Contributing Editor for the Ontario Planning Journal, has been a member of various BILD chapters and committees, and is involved in volunteer work within the local community.
In 2014, T.J. became the president and majority shareholder of Design Plan Services following a smooth transition and purchase of the firm. This major milestone in the company’s history was marked by the implementation of an updated business plan to help Design Plan Services build upon its past success and continue to grow in the decades ahead.