Doug Leighton and EDG have a long history of community involvement and support, including:

• University of Calgary – EVDS Alumni Council, Planning Accreditation Panel
• Alberta Real Estate Foundation – Governor 2017-19, Chair 2020-present
• Silvera Senior Living – Capital Development Committee 2020-present
• QUEST Smart Energy Communities – Director 2017-19 (Finance and Audit Committee)
• Urban Land Institute (Alberta) – Director and Co-Chair Programming 2016-2018, Urbanplan volunteer
• National Urban Design Awards – Juror 2017 and 2019
• City of Calgary Subdivision and Development Appeal Board – 2019–present
• Calgary Planning Commission – 2016-2018
• Calgary, Victoria, Auckland, Banff and Whistler Urban Design Panels
• Urban Design Forum NZ – co-founder 2004
• NZ Urban Design Protocol – Government of NZ Advisory Committee 2005
• Past Director Mill Bay Rotary & Community League, Discovery Ridge Community Association, Alberta Hostelling Association
• Past Director - British Columbia, Alberta and New Zealand Planning Institutes

Teaching and mentoring young planners, designers and development professionals has been an especially rewarding initiative.