CITYSCAPE DESIGN INC.
PROFILE
Don Alexander
“Gloria is very knowledgeable about urban design issues, she understand very clearly the need to go beyond ‘business as usual’ planning and to build truly sustainable cities, and for a number of years provided excellent leadership for the Smart Growth Canada Network. She has excellent facilitation skills and has considerable experience in public and professional education concerning sound urban planning.”
Don Alexander, Ph.D., RPP, MCIP
Professor of Geography,
Urban Sustainability Researcher ,
Department of Geography
Vancouver Island University
(250) 753-3245, ex. 2261
Karen Russell
“As a former municipal planning colleague, I found Gloria to be deeply committed to excellence in urban design. I could always count on her for sound urban design observations and advice when collaborating on development proposals.”
Karen Russell, MCIP, RPP
Manager, Development Services
Campus and Community Planning
University of British Columbia
2210 West Mall, Vancouver, B.C., V6T 1Z4
604-822-1586 (tel)
604-822-6119 (fax)
Mary Pynenburg
“As the former Director of Planning for New Westminster, I was pleased to work with Gloria Venczel on an award-winning project, the Visual Enhancement of the Zoning Bylaw for the City of New Westminster. Adding complementary sketches to clarify the often confusing legal terminology of the bylaw proved to be innovative and creative.”
Mary Pynenburg
Michael Saii [click]
“As a developer, I have had the privilege of working with her when she was an urban designer/development planner for the City of North Vancouver. She was client oriented and very helpful. As principal of Cityscape Design, I rely on Ms. Venczel for expertise as a consultant.”
Hesam Dehimi
“I have been impressed by her knowledge and expertise in the urban planning and design fields. She is easy to work with and thoroughly understand the development context.”
Hesam Deihimi,
Managing Director,
Milori Homes
Dan Dianconu
“Ms. Venczel was a knowledgeable , dedicated design instructor with a talent for effective, cross cultural communications…As with many international educational experiences, Royal Oak College hoped to expose their students to Western values as a window on the local business culture, insights that would hopefully serve the students lifelong. Ms. Venczel’s savvy as a design consultant provided the students with some practical knowledge of local design practices, as well as demonstrating the significance of creativity. “
Dan Dianconu, M.Arch,
Former Assistant Director,
Royal Oak College
Myron Calof
“As our project’s development planner/urban designer, she was very knowledgeable regarding the process, the technical planning aspects and sustainability strategies in regards to our rezoning application. She offered sound advice throughout the process which helped our team win the unanimous support of Council in a somewhat controversial neighbourhood. It has been a pleasure working with Ms. Venczel. (testimonial page)
Myron Calof,
President,
TiGERi Properties Group
Chris Block
“Ms. Venczel’s experience in Urban Design and the planning process were invaluable to our team as it enabled us to create a unique signature building as a significant gateway element to the Marine Drive Corridor. Her savvy negotiation skills around sustainability and a walkable built environment resulted in our embracing of a strongly pedestrian oriented streetscape interface, a key aspect of the City’s sustainability initiatives and a defining design element in our project.”
Chris Block. M.Arch, LEED AP, MRAIC,
Principal,
Chandler Associates Architecture Inc.
Brian Saadatmandi,
President, SEI Enterprises Inc.
819 West 15th Street,
North Vancouver, BC
V7P 1M6
p: 604-971-0544
f: 604-971-0545
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