O2 Planning & Design Inc


Calgary, AB, Canada

Overview


O2 Planning + Design (O2) is a Calgary-based collaborative studio that integrates landscape architecture, ecology, urban design, and planning in a holistic practice to create highly-valued places. Founded in 1991, our work seeks to understand the broader social, ecological, and cultural systems that support the economic vitality of successful places. - We use the tools of integrated design thinking to clarify value systems, bridge disciplines, open new possibilities, and generate rapid innovation. Our interdisciplinary design and planning approach incorporates flexibility and adaptation to deliver deeper, richer, and more sustainable places. - O2 has been at the forefront of a new approach to integrate geographical information systems (GIS) into a more comprehensive design approach called GeoDesign. Working from a foundation of existing data and models, GeoDesign seeks to combine geographical data with comprehensive tools that allow for quick evaluation of the performance of potential planning solutions. This is used to integrate multiple disciplines and considerations into plans and designs, and can help in collaborative design approaches that use all available information efficiently to devise an optimal approach in less time. This work is supported through tools developed for ArcGIS, including the CityEngine software package.

Services


Overview:

With over 25 years of experience, O2 is a leading interdisciplinary team dedicated to creating cities and landscapes that are beautiful, resilient, and equitable. Our expertise extends to geospatial analytics, with a particular focus on public spaces. We specialize in developing custom geospatial dashboards, data-driven metrics, applications, and enterprise web solutions for clients across Canada. Leveraging the Esri platform for GIS analysis and mapping for more than two decades, we deliver innovative solutions that combine cutting-edge technology with deep industry insight.

Services Provided:

Application Development, GIS Strategy and Planning, Implementation, Needs and Requirements, System Architecture and Design, System Integration, Training Services

Industries:

Environmental Management,GIS,Parks & Recreation

Solutions