
We navigate complex approval processes with clarity and precision. From rezoning to site plan to committee of adjustment applications, we help clients move projects forward efficiently and in alignment with client goals.
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Our team brings design thinking and policy insight together to shape resilient, people-focused communities. We translate vision into actionable strategies that guide growth and enhance place-making.

We combine data-driven research with local insight to inform smart investment and policy decisions. Our work helps communities and organizations understand markets, attract growth, and strengthen economic resilience.
Urban Insights Inc. works on a wide spectrum of projects — from strategy, land, infill housing and mixed-use developments to downtown revitalization strategies that strengthen urban cores and communities. We also bring expertise to Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) and provide trusted planning support for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings, ensuring that every project is both visionary and implementable.
There is no planning project too big or too small for our team to facilitate. From land severances, minor variances, and site plan approvals to complex development applications and policy initiatives, Urban Insights delivers the bread-and-butter services that clients rely on while also shaping transformative projects that drive community growth.
Several profile projects are highlighted below:

At Urban Insights Inc., we believe in advancing the conversation on housing and community development through thought leadership that is both visionary and practical.
Ryan Mounsey and the Urban In sights team are at the forefront of shaping dialogue around Canada’s housing crisis, bringing forward solutions that blend policy reform, innovative design, and economic strategy. Our work on the National Housing Acceleration Blueprint reflects this commitment — a framework designed to accelerate the delivery of infill housing, mixed-use development, and complete communities by aligning municipal planning tools, provincial policy, and market realities.
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Through publications, presentations, and professional engagement, Urban Insights contributes ideas that influence decision-makers, inspire practitioners, and help get shovels in the ground faster to address Canada’s most urgent housing challenges.
We invite you to explore our insights and connect with us to discuss how these ideas can accelerate your community’s growth.
Urban Insights Inc. brings deep expertise in market research and intelligence, providing clients with the data, analysis, and strategic insight needed to inform sound decision-making. Our work includes the development of the Kitchener–Waterloo–Cambridge (KWC) Prospectus, a comprehensive research initiative that highlights growth opportunities, investment trends, and development potential within the Waterloo Region Census Metropolitan Area (CMA).
The Prospectus integrates demographic analysis, housing demand, employment patterns, and investment drivers, offering a clear picture of one of Canada’s fastest-growing urban regions. This research not only strengthens our understanding of local market conditions but also positions clients to act with confidence in a competitive environment. A sample of the KWC Prospectus is available. Demonstrating Urban Insights’ ability to combine rigorous research with actionable strategies for invest decisions.
As a commercial product, additional information on the full Prospectus is available at prospectus@urbaninsights.ca.
The Urban Insights Team will be updating the KCW Prospectus on an annual basis and have started to build-out market research (prospectus’) for other communities.

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