EDG planning & design
A trusted leader in planning, urban design and destination development.
EDG planning & design is a consultancy specializing in the sustainable development of destinations and communities.
Led by Doug Leighton, an award-winning planner and urban designer with decades of international public and private planning experience, EDG serves clients across North America and New Zealand.
From regions, cities and towns, to tourism destinations and master-planned developments, we create vibrant places in collaboration with clients and communities.
Our Approach
Our success stems from collaborative planning. By listening to our clients, engaging communities, assembling expert teams, and applying our expertise, we create tailored solutions to achieve each project’s vision and goals.
From initial concepts, to approvals and implementation, we blend creativity and practicality to ensure every project achieves its full potential—economically, environmentally, socially, and culturally.
“EDG’s collaborative process helps turn our clients’ vision into a reality that exceeds expectations.”
Doug Leighton
Principal - EDG planning & design
35+ years of planning & design expertise
tourism development
Helping create destinations that attract visitors and benefit the local community and surrounding environment.
land use planning
Crafting strategic, spatial, and statutory plans to optimize land use, add value and guide responsible growth.
planning permits, zoning & appeals
Navigating regulatory processes to secure permits, address zoning challenges, & advocate for projects.
master planning
Designing new communities, developments and destinations to create great places for people.
community development
Designing complete residential and mixed use communities - places where people want to live, work and play.
expert advisory services & training
Helping clients develop visioning, strategic and action plans, and providing planning & design advisory services.
planning & urban design
We plan and design regions, cities and towns, including waterfronts, downtown revitalization & streetscape projects.
engagement & consultation
Effective community engagement, working with diverse stakeholders using innovative tools and techniques.
sustainable development
Creating places that are successful in economic, environmental, social and cultural terms.
Why Choose EDG?
When you work with EDG planning & design, you partner with a practice that brings together customized teams with experience, expertise, creativity, and a commitment to sustainability.
collaboration
Working with clients, communities, and expert teams to create sustainable solutions.
experience
Extensive international public and private experience in planning and design.
outcomes
Custom-tailored solutions to create positive outcomes for clients and communities.
