Better Neighbourhoods

DESIGN + DEVELOPMENT

We don’t do sprawl

Building walkable, diverse neighbourhoods where people love to live.

The development process is multifaceted, and we’re here to guide our clients through each stage.

Our team brings a wealth of creative expertise and technical experience, collaborating with you from the earliest concept stages through to construction completion. We work to cultivate strong relationships with municipalities, communities, and homebuyers, ensuring every project contributes positively to its surroundings.

At our core, we believe in the power of well-designed neighbourhoods and their ability to enrich the lives of those they serve.

Our work

Our Services

Our firm offers a comprehensive service to the land development industry.

Specializing in urban infilling and intensification using New Urbanist principles, Better Neighbourhoods
maximizes property value and return on investment. We only participate in projects that we believe will
improve the surrounding neighbourhood, and offer services in everything from planning and urban
design to development management and engineering.

Learn more about working with us.

URBAN DESIGN

Building concept design and urban design guidelines

PROJECT
MANAGEMENT

Execution/implementation of approved concept to built form

URBAN PLANNING

Site selection, planning and developement approvals

ENGINEERING

Site engineering (municipal/civil)

We used Better Neighbourhoods for a commercial project involving the rezoning of an existing commercial retail store to be approved for apartments above. Swati and Dan were both fantastic to work with and took the reins on the project, making it a seamless experience from initial concept drawings all the way through to council approval. I would both recommend and personally work with the team at Better Neighbourhoods again.

Better Neighbourhoods handled the planning for a mixed-use development in St. Catharines. Dan presented the application on our behalf at the public meeting and gave a clear, measured account of the project, giving the neighbours' concerns real weight. Swati kept the coordination and follow ups tight throughout, and conditional Site Plan Approval came on the first submission. Highly recommended.

We have had a great experience with Better Neighbourhoods Design and Development. From start to finish, the team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They took the time to answer questions, communicated clearly throughout the process, and demonstrated a genuine commitment to quality. Their attention to detail and dedication to delivering a great finished product really stood out. It's clear they take pride in their work and care about their clients' satisfaction. We would definitely recommend Better Neighbourhoods Design and Development to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and trustworthy team.

Dan Romanko and the team at Better Neighbourhoods were instrumental in helping us obtain approval for our permanent patio. Dan was always available to answer questions and provide guidance, even while he was away on vacation. He never gave up on the challenge and worked tirelessly with the town to find a solution that worked for everyone. The documentation and presentations prepared by Dan and his staff were thorough, professional, and played a key role throughout the process. Thank you, Dan! It was a pleasure getting to know you, and we look forward to working with you again on our next project.