How do you turn an underused, unattractive urban cul-de-sac into a lively, multi-purpose civic space that perfectly balances people, greenery and vehicles? It’s a common urban planning challenge, with new designs too often attracting community pushback. Hatch recently completed a prototype of such a transformation in Perth, Australia, with hopes of implementing it in other urban centres, too.

Based on current trajectory, GHG emissions will continue to result in severe climate change risk, and with this in mind, organizations need to know how to prepare and keep their supply chains intact.

“First we shape the cities – then they shape us.” – Jan Gehl, Architect, Urban Design Consultant, and author of Public Spaces, Public Life (1996) On November 8, we celebrate World Town Planning Day. Over the last decade, the themes and objectives of modern Planning have seen a significant shift. Read on to learn about Planning trends and how Hatch has recognized the need for green solutions.

Retired coal-fired power plants are being converted to nuclear sites.

Indigenous people today, including the survivors of residential schools and their descendants, have bravely shared the trauma they and their loved ones have endured. If they have the courage to speak, we need to have to have the courage to listen. National Day of Truth and Reconciliation gives corporations, businesses, and clients the opportunity to reflect on, and learn from, our shared past to ensure a better future for all.

On September 30 of each year, Canadians observe both National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, to commemorate the plight of Indigenous children who attended the nation’s residential schools between the mid-1800s and 1996. For me, as an Indigenous person, it is a time to reflect and heal.

Ensuring that workers are fit for duty is a significant concern, particularly with high-risk jobs or tasks.

A recent tailings dam failure in South Africa serves as a timely reminder of the importance of catastrophic risk management. Material unwanted events (MUEs) such as the dam failure can have extreme consequences, including loss of life and irreversible damage to the environment. While such incidents will never be entirely preventable, they can – and should be – mitigated through early preparation and planning.

The reliance on the power grid is increasing as the impacts of climate change are threatening infrastructure to an unprecedented extent. What steps should a utility take to develop an adaptation roadmap and action plans?

Because nothing can be absolutely free of risk, nothing can be said to be absolutely safe.