70+ Years Collective Experience
Urban Planning & Landscape Architecture
Thoughtful, community-centred solutions in urban planning, land development, and landscape architecture.
Thoughtful, community-centred solutions in urban planning, land development, and landscape architecture.
1st Principles Planning is a multidisciplinary consulting firm specializing in urban planning and landscape architecture. Our team brings together over 70 years of collective experience working across municipal, private, and community-driven projects.
We take a holistic approach to every project — one that considers the interconnected needs of communities, municipalities, developers, and the environment. From a single development permit to an entire neighbourhood plan, we bring the same rigour and care.
Our philosophy is built on genuine public engagement and community consensus. We believe the best plans are those that give people a real voice in shaping the places where they live, work, and play.
Comprehensive planning and design services from development permits to landscape architecture, tailored to your project.
Navigate the complex approvals process with confidence. We manage applications from pre-consultation through to final permit issuance.
From concept to registered plan, we handle tentative plans, detailed engineering coordination, and municipal submissions.
Rezoning, land use amendments, and redesignation applications prepared and managed to meet municipal requirements.
Large-scale community planning that balances growth objectives with livability, infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
Policy analysis, bylaw drafting, and stakeholder engagement to support municipalities in modernizing their planning frameworks.
Meaningful public participation strategies that build consensus and give communities a genuine voice in planning decisions.
Functional, beautiful outdoor spaces — from streetscapes and parks to residential and commercial site design.
A selection demonstrating our breadth across planning, design, and community engagement.
Experienced urban planners and a landscape architect united by a commitment to better communities.
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A genuine commitment to getting the fundamentals right — for our clients, their communities, and the land.
We consider every dimension — environmental, social, economic, and regulatory — to deliver integrated solutions.
Authentic public engagement that gives residents and municipalities a genuine voice in planning outcomes.
From a single development permit to an entire neighbourhood, the same depth at every scale.
Deep experience within municipalities means we understand the processes, policies, and people that drive decisions.
Whether you're in the early stages of a development concept or need support navigating municipal approvals, we'd like to hear from you.
Trusted by municipalities across Alberta