Urban Matters is your strategic partner in social planning and community development.
Urban Matters is your strategic partner in social planning and community development.
At Urban Matters, we are conveners, facilitators and listeners. We break down barriers to meaningful social change by sharing our knowledge as social planners and community development consultants. We work alongside government, non-profit organizations, businesses and Indigenous communities to conduct public engagement, build partnerships and co-create enduring solutions.
Yet, we are much more than that. We are one of Canada’s first Community Contribution Companies (CCC). We contribute 60 percent of our profits to help generate and sustain positive social change that will enhance the health and well-being of communities. Our unique approach allows us to dive deep into the some of the toughest issues of our time while also effecting change on a greater systems level.
At Urban Matters, we are conveners, facilitators and listeners. We break down barriers to meaningful social change by sharing our knowledge as social planners and community development consultants. We work alongside government, non-profit organizations, businesses and Indigenous communities to conduct public engagement, build partnerships and co-create enduring solutions.
Yet, we are much more than that. We are one of Canada’s first Community Contribution Companies (CCC). We contribute 60 percent of our profits to help generate and sustain positive social change that will enhance the health and well-being of communities. Our unique approach allows us to dive deep into the some of the toughest issues of our time while also effecting change on a greater systems level.
Our Values
We are inclusive.
We invite everyone to the table to collaborate and create solutions that benefit society as a whole, rather than just a few. We are thoughtful about uplifting the voices of those with lived and living experience and are mindful of the ways we can implement intersectional inclusivity.
We are innovative.
Systemic problems require new and creative solutions. We bring new ideas and dive deep into root causes. We look for system gaps, test new approaches, and challenge how things are currently done.
We are adaptive.
Social challenges are constantly evolving. We stay curious and work across any areas of need. We are forever learning and adapting to the unique of the circumstances of each community and assessing emerging needs.
We are impact driven.
We use our talent and resources to make a distinct and positive impact on the systems and communities we work in. Creating positive social change is in our DNA as a Community Contribution Company. We contribute at least 60 percent of our profits back into communities.
Our Values
We are inclusive.
We invite everyone to the table to collaborate and create solutions that benefit society as a whole, rather than just a few. We are thoughtful about uplifting the voices of those with lived and living experience and are mindful of the ways we can implement intersectional inclusivity.
We are innovative.
Systemic problems require new and creative solutions. We bring new ideas and dive deep into root causes. We look for system gaps, test new approaches, and challenge how things are currently done.
We are adaptive.
Social challenges are constantly evolving. We stay curious and work across any areas of need. We are forever learning and adapting to the unique of the circumstances of each community and assessing emerging needs.
We are impact driven.
We use our talent and resources to make a distinct and positive impact on the systems and communities we work in. Creating positive social change is in our DNA as a Community Contribution Company. We contribute at least 60 percent of our profits back into communities.
We are part of a big family
Urban Matters belongs to a family of companies within Urban Systems Ltd., an award-winning urban design and professional services firm. This means that in addition to our designated team of community development advisors, we can also draw from various expertise and a wide network of more than 600 professionals to deliver integrated services that suit each community’s unique needs.
We are part of a big family
Urban Matters belongs to a family of companies within Urban Systems Ltd., an award-winning urban design and professional services firm. This means that in addition to our designated team of community development advisors, we can also draw from various expertise and a wide network of more than 600 professionals to deliver integrated services that suit each community’s unique needs.