Mahshid Fadaei

Planner Urban Design @City of Toronto

Prepare built form and open space studies, coordinate urban design exercises, identify and analyze problems/opportunities in the public environment and develop and implement design proposals and solutions, including the preparation of urban design drawings, sections, perspectives, models, etc- Consult with interested parties and work collaboratively with stakeholders, including City Departments, elected representatives, and affected public, on proposed projects and area studies- Participate and contribute urban design expertise within a high performing team environment- Negotiate with developers and their consultants to develop proposed sites of various scales and complexity to achieve acceptable urban design solutions (public realm and built form), and public amenities as part of the development review process for OPA, Rezoning, and Site Plan applications- Participate in area based studies, Precinct Plans, Context Plans and Master Plans for complex large sites and other areas of growth- Develop, recommend and implement innovative urban design approaches to guide the physical environment and implement the Urban Design Policies of the Official Plan- Maintain an awareness of developments and advancements in the architecture and urban design fields to retain technical competency- Participate in the preparation of terms of reference and internal studies; Develop conceptual site designs and layouts, public realm and open space plans and streetscape sections in consultation and collaboration with other City Divisions;