OUR STORY

What began as a small team of planners, B&A has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm delivering positive international impact.

More than thirty years ago, B&A set out to reshape communities across Western Canada. Now, with offices in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, and Vancouver, British Columbia our continuous geographic growth and service diversification underpins our passion for community building and providing best-in-class service. Our planning, design, and engagement focus is supported by expertise in visualization and analytics, sustainable and environmentally-conscious practices, and strategic oversight and communications.

WHAT SETS US APART?

A multi-disciplinary team that is passionate about creating positive change.

We are strategic and effective.

As strategic problem solvers, we take an objective approach to every project to ensure success.

We have decades of experience.

We serve diverse industry sectors across North America, from landowners to developers to the energy sector.

We are relationship focused.

Our team believes in responsible and accountable practices in the communities we work in.

We are driven by our values.

Our team is passionate not just about what we do, but why we do it. We create great places and spaces for everyone.

WHAT DO WE BELIEVE IN?

Our values foster our purpose to create better communities, places, and spaces.

At B&A, we’re passionate about making a difference in the communities we work in. Our values motivate us to create the best possible project outcomes for our clients. We value (a):

Relationships

We build strong, trusted connections. Establishing and maintaining long-lasting relationships is key to what we do.

Diversity

Through our awareness and appreciation of diversity, we encourage and promote the respect and dignity of all people. Through understanding and leadership, we work together to create safe and healthy places for everyone to experience and enjoy.

Integrity

Trust, honesty, and authenticity is at the core of what we do. We embody moral and ethical principles as professionals shaping the future. We are responsible and accountable for our actions and consistently aim to balance stakeholder interests.

Collaboration

We are present in everything we do. Mindful listening and collaboration enrich our own experiences and those we engage with and enable us to be efficient and effective.

Future Focus

Acting today with tomorrow in mind. We embrace a sustainable approach to ensure future generations can thrive in resilient communities.

We are proud to provide

Comprehensive services to ensure the best outcome.

Planning

Our Planning Studio develops effective strategies to drive forward projects that are supportable, implementable, and award-winning.

Design

Our Design Studio is founded on functional, sustainable, modern urban design that creates memorable and functional places and spaces.

Engagement

Our Engagement Studio focuses on the design and implementation of accessible and transparent engagement strategies that help broaden project understanding.

Sustainability & Environment

We understand the importance of sustainability and the environment as a critical aspect of modern design.

Visualization & Analytics

Our team of technical experts uses data, tools, and compelling visuals to strengthen project materials.

Strategy & Communications

We collaborate with clients to develop strategies and communications tools and techniques to connect with audiences.

Growth Strategy & Land Economics

We offer comprehensive support by analysing growth strategy trends  and how policy impacts our clients and communities.

With more than 30 years of experience, our award-winning team delivers

A customized approach across diverse areas of expertise.