Urban Systems Ltd

Urban Systems is an inter-disciplinary consulting firm operating out of western Canada since 1975.  We have deep roots in the communities we serve and our people have a strong appreciation for the unique political, economic, social and environmental needs of our clients.  Our team of 350 consultants comes from diverse educational and professional backgrounds, which means that our clients benefit from a depth of experience and a breadth of perspectives.  We are community consultants at heart and our spirit for vibrant communities is brought to bear in the work we do for a variety of clients including government, first nations, the natural resource sector, land developers and private industry. 

Our consultants work together to plan, design, build, and manage community infrastructure and natural assets including water, energy, environment, roads, transportation, urban and green spaces. We assist our clients through all phases of the project including:

  • strategic planning
  • funding and cost recovery
  • research and regulatory approvals
  • stakeholder engagement
  • infrastructure design
  • construction management  

At Urban Systems we recognize that the public is demanding more than just regulatory compliance when it comes to mitigating a community's impact on the natural environment.  To address these concerns Urban Systems has assembled a strong team of environmental specialists who work with community leaders, government, and other professionals to ensure that communities are well equipped to be environmental stewards without having to sacrifice their economic and social objectives.  Urban Systems' integrated environmental services include: 

Biophysical

-          Environmental impact assessments

-          Environmental site assessments

-          Regulatory approvals

-          Biophysical assessments

-          Wetland classification

-          Environmental plans

-          Environmental monitoring

-          Agricultural Land Commission approvals

-          Soils capability assessments

-          topsoil management plans

-          Weed management plans

-          Fisheries habitat assessment and restoration

 Energy & Emissions Planning

-          Corporate/community/provincial energy and emissions plans

-          Emission and energy inventories

-          Carbon offset policies

-          Energy efficiency and conservation programs

-          Economics of energy projects and innovative financing

-          Energy planning and asset management

-          Integrated resource recovery

Sustainability Policy & Planning

-          Integrated community sustainability plans

-          Environmental and sustainability program development and design

-          Regulatory and policy impact analysis

-          Strategic policy analysis

-          Environmental economics

-          Strategies for financial green capital and planning projects

 

For more information about how Urban Systems can assist you with your community's environmental needs please contact Rhonda Maskiewich at 250-374-8311.