Urban Planning · Economic Development · Urban Design
Transforming Places. Creating Opportunity.
Urban Insights Inc. is a boutique consultancy delivering strategic planning, urban design and economic development solutions across Ontario.
Our Expertise
What We Do
From land severances and site plan approvals to complex development applications and Ontario Land Tribunal proceedings — there is no planning project too big or too small for our team.
Strategic Planning
Navigating complex planning approvals with clarity, creativity and credibility — from policy initiatives to development applications.
Development Approvals
Expert guidance through site plan approvals, minor variances, land severances and zoning amendments across Ontario municipalities.
Urban Design
Shaping built environments that are functional, livable and reflective of client and community values — from concept to implementation.
Economic Development
Strategic economic analysis and market intelligence to identify growth opportunities and attract investment to communities.
Ontario Land Tribunal
Experienced representation and expert evidence for OLT proceedings, bringing credibility and strategic insight to complex hearings.
Market Research
Comprehensive market intelligence including the KCW Prospectus — data-driven analysis to inform sound decision-making.
About Us
A Boutique Consultancy with Municipal Depth
Urban Insights Inc. combines decades of municipal leadership and private-sector experience to deliver personalized guidance grounded in planning policy, market realities and practical implementation. Founded by Ryan O. Mounsey, MCIP.RPP, with over 25 years of experience across 40 Ontario municipalities.
25+
Years of Experience
40+
Ontario Municipalities
19+
Years Municipal Service
Publications
Thought Leadership
Urban Insights advances practical solutions to housing and community development through policy, design and economic strategy. Our National Housing Acceleration Blueprint explores ways to accelerate infill housing, mixed-use development and complete communities.
Featured Publication
National Housing Acceleration Blueprint
Practical strategies to accelerate infill housing, mixed-use development and complete communities by aligning planning tools, provincial policy and market realities.
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National Housing Acceleration Blueprint
A short overview of the top 15 housing acceleration strategies in under 5 minutes — practical solutions for municipalities, developers, and communities across Ontario.
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Insights & Updates
Urban Insights Inc. is pleased to make the 2025 National Housing Blueprint Report available on the company website at: www.urbaninsights.ca If interested in learning about top housing solutions, take a look at this website and download.
If interested about learn more about Waterloo Region / the KCW CMA, please reach out to learn more about this comprehensive and detailed market summary of a Top 10 CMA in Canada. More to follow with launch November 1 2026. Email prospectus@urbaninsights.ca for more information.
After some serious time investment...more information to be available in November on the waterloo region market - see below for an insight - the first full community profile coming soon with Table of Content coming soon.
Ready to Shape Your Vision?
Whether you're a developer, builder, architect, realtor or government — we bring the planning expertise to move your vision forward.