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Fotenn is an award-winning planning, urban design and landscape architecture firm with offices in Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto.

We are thrilled to share that Emily Pham, Landscap We are thrilled to share that Emily Pham, Landscape Design Intern, has been selected as a recipient of the @w_x_la Scholarship. 

Women in Landscape Architecture (WxLA) is a US-based organisation that aims to raise awareness of gender-equity challenges and celebrate progressive models of that uplift womxn and help them reach their full potential. Their annual scholarship aids early- to mid-career leaders with professional development and sponsors the attendance the 2026 American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Conference.

Emily actively is trying to find ways to platform marginalised voices within the active projects and her professional academic community. As an emerging professional, Emily is dedicated to continuing these efforts that support inclusivity and equity for underrepresented voices in public space design and within the landscape architecture industry

Congratulations to Emily on your incredible accomplishment!
Gillian Henderson, Planner, recently attended @cdn Gillian Henderson, Planner, recently attended @cdnplanners annual conference, #FUSION2026, in Montreal as the Program Lead for the first ever cohort of CIP’s Future Planners Program. This national professional development initiative supports graduating students as they transition from academia into the planning profession.

Over the past few months, Gillian helped select 10 graduating planning students, mentored them in the lead-up to the conference, and finally led the group through FUSION.

During the wrap-up session following the conference, the students reflected on their experience and their takeaways included: feeling energized and excited about planning, curious about planning opportunities in new places, inspired by sessions that sparked new interests, and most importantly, they left feeling optimistic and excited about their futures as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Gillian was blown away by the students’ engagement and genuine candour throughout the program.
Lisa Dalla Rosa, Associate, was pleased to attend Lisa Dalla Rosa, Associate, was pleased to attend the ground breaking for 1047 Richmond Road yesterday. Fotenn assisted with a range of applications, including Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Control, Consent to Sever, and Lifting of a Holding Zone. We also provided expert evidence at an Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) appeal.
 
This groundbreaking is the first phase of a two-tower project, and we were pleased to work along side other project team members at RLA Architecture, @egis_canada, and Studio TLA. 

Our appreciation to @fengatecommunities and the High-Rise Group for trusting us with this exciting project.
We had some fun in the sun last week at @kingstonh We had some fun in the sun last week at @kingstonhomebuilders 52nd Howard Sly Memorial Golf Tournament. Elysia Ackroyd, a Senior Planner in our Kingston office, and Zach Anderson, a Senior Ecologist who works out of both our Ottawa and Kingston offices, joined forces on the fairway with @bdc_ca and @cunninghamswanlawyers to form Team Fotenn. 

Our team had great successes, with Elysia winning the Ladies' Longest Drive, and with Mariam and Elysia each winning door prizes. Huge thanks to Mariam and Spencer from BDC and Cunningham Swan for joining us this year, to KHBA for running another stellar tournament, and to @colonnadegolfandcountryclub for hosting once again and providing delicious food and beverages! We can't wait for KHBA's fall golf tournament.
That's a wrap on the Bike Month Competition for 20 That's a wrap on the Bike Month Competition for 2026! 🚴
 
Thank you to our friends at @hobinarchitecture and @csvarchitects for joining us in another friendly challenge to leave our cars at home and explore our city's cycling infrastructure!
 
While it was a close race throughout the month, Hobin was the ultimate victor, cycling 5,328 km! Congratulations to the team! Here were the final results for everyone who participated:
 
🥇 Hobin - 5,328.06 km
🥈 Fotenn - 4,860.95 km
🥉 CSV - 1,885.47 km
 
Together we cycled a grand total of 12,075 km! 
 
This year we also began tracking our commuting kilometres, totaling 6,871 km! Our month of cycling to work saved approximately 1.12 tons of CO₂ and reduced our collective fuel costs by approximately $1000.
 
Thank you to everyone who participated!🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴

#BikeMonth #SustainableTravel
Major Project Milestone! The Confederation Heights Major Project Milestone! The Confederation Heights Master Plan (CHMP) was approved at the NCC Board of Directors on June 23, 2026! This important milestone represents the federal approvals required to finalize and adopt the CHMP as the guiding framework for the transformation of this former federal employment campus into a vibrant mixed-use community. Anchored by light rail transit (LRT) and bus rapid transit (BRT) services, Confederation Heights is uniquely positioned to evolve into a complete community in a prime central Ottawa location.

Since 2021, Fotenn and a large multidisciplinary consultant team have been working with Canada Lands Company (CLC) to prepare the Master Plan and Strategic Implementation Plan for approximately 188 hectares of land within Confederation Heights. 
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with City of Ottawa staff as we advance the Confederation Heights Secondary Plan through Planning and Housing Committee and Council later this year!

For more info on this exciting city-building project visit the project webpages: 
https://fotenn.com/project/confederation-heights-master-plan/
https://engage.clc-sic.ca/realize-the-potential 

🔗 Or click the links in our bio
Please join us in welcoming Zach Anderson to Foten Please join us in welcoming Zach Anderson to Fotenn’s Natural Environment team as our new Senior Ecologist! 
 
Zach brings a wealth of experience in both Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecology. He will be stepping right in to support our many ongoing Environmental Impact Study (EIS) and Expansion Lands projects. He also brings with him deep expertise in fieldwork, which we are excited to share with our clients.
Bike Month is back for Year 5, and we’re ready to Bike Month is back for Year 5, and we’re ready to bike, have fun, and most importantly, compete! We’re joined by our friends at @hobinarchitecture and @csvarchitects. 

Last year, we were all fired up to re-take the crown from Hobin. Who will give us a run for our money? Stay tuned for the weekly updates posted in our stories to follow along!

For all of June, we’ll be competing to see who can bike the most kilometres in the month. At the end, we’ll announce the top cyclists from each of our three offices and the overall Bike Month winner. 

If you want to join in the fun, check out these organizations running activities:

• In Ottawa, @letsbikeottawa organizes events and awards prizes for logging trips
• In Toronto, @CycleToronto runs Bike Month programming all month long
• In Kingston, @cyclekingston organizes activities for cycling week, June 1-7

Happy cycling!
We’re hiring a Planner in our Kingston office for We’re hiring a Planner in our Kingston office for a hybrid role. This posting is for an existing position we're looking to backfill.

The Planner is an entry-level professional position at Fotenn. You bring foundational knowledge in planning and a collaborative mindset to support a range of planning assignments. Under the close supervision of senior staff, you assist with research, analysis, and preparation of planning deliverables. This role is an opportunity to build your expertise and contribute to project teams within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements include:

•	Undergraduate and/or Master’s level university degree in planning
•	Practical understanding of municipal land use planning systems and policies
•	Demonstrated ability to balance several projects simultaneously
•	Strong oral communication skills including presenting to, and liaising with, clients, municipal departments, review agencies, and the public
•	Strong technical writing experience
•	Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
•	Ability to show initiative, critical thinking and work independently
•	Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

For more information and to apply, see our job posting, a link is in our bio or copy and paste below:

https://fotenn.bamboohr.com/careers/48?source=aWQ9MTI%3D
Lisa Dalla Rosa, Associate, and Tyler Yakichuk, Se Lisa Dalla Rosa, Associate, and Tyler Yakichuk, Senior Planner, visited Ogilvie Road for the groundbreaking for @tcudevcorp’s SOUL @ Aviation, Phase 1 of two high-rise towers.
 
Fotenn was trusted to obtain approvals for the Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Control, and Severance applications. 
 
The site is located at the intersection of Ogilvie Road and Cummings Avenue, within the Inner East Lines 1 and 3 Stations Secondary Plan, at an evolving transit-oriented development (TOD) node within walking distance of Cyrville and St. Laurent Stations.
 
Once constructed, Phase 1 will be a 21-storey apartment building, with 271 units for new residents to call home. A publicly-owned private space (POPS) will be constructed along the Ogilvie Road frontage. Zoning for Phase 2 is also approved and Fotenn looks forward to working with the TCU Development team on site plan approval for the eastern tower and extension to the POPS.
We’re excited to announce that a number of Fotenne We’re excited to announce that a number of Fotenners have received promotions, including a couple new additions to the Senior Management Team. 

Please join us in congratulating:

Adam Nordfors, Principal, Landscape Architecture

Adam has made great strides in establishing and growing Fotenn's Landscape Architecture presence in Toronto, across the GTA and beyond. Immediately upon joining Fotenn, Adam led the Wheatley Urban Visioning project and delivered an amazing showcase project for the office that was recently nominated for an EDCO Award of Excellence. He and the team are also playing a key role on our TOC projects. 
 
Patricia Warren, Senior Planner

Since joining Fotenn in 2021, Patricia has been a respected and valued member of the team, contributing to numerous projects at Fotenn with valuable insights from both a private and public perspective. Patricia earned her RPP in 2024, and has proven to be an important member of the team in managing many high-profile projects, such as Lansdowne 2.0, quickly becoming an integral contributor to that important city-building initiative.
We’re excited to announce that four Fotenners have We’re excited to announce that four Fotenners have received promotions, including a couple new additions to the Senior Management Team. As part of a strategic and resilient long-term growth plan for the Urban Design team, we are excited to announce and celebrate the accomplishments and dedication of Thiago and René, who will be taking on new roles within the company. 
 
Please join us in congratulating:
 
Thiago Santos, Principal, Urban Design

Thiago has been instrumental to the growth and resilience of the Urban Design team and the larger Fotenn team. Thiago combines his passion and enthusiasm for design, team building and mentoring with his education in Architecture, Urbanism and Real Estate Business Administration, contributing not only to our day-to-day workload, client relations, business development and design excellence, but also to the long-term strategic thinking of the Urban Design team and the company. Congrats and well deserved! 
 
René Giuliani, Senior Urban Designer

René has been an important asset to the Urban Design team since he joined Fotenn in 2023, bringing his vast experience and knowledge of Architecture and Urban Design, contributing to multiple projects in collaboration with our clients, consultants, and Fotenn’s planners and landscape architects. René also plays a key role in supporting and mentoring other design team members, as well as in the coordination of complex and challenging files with Infrastructure Ontario and the Accora Village Master Plan where he has shown both design and project management skills. Please join us in congratulating René on his new position!
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