Urban Systems is a professional consulting firm dedicated to helping build vibrant communities. Our inter-disciplinary team provides municipal planning, engineering, urban design, and a wide range of community-focused services to public and private sector clients. Founded in 1975 in British Columbia, Urban Systems has grown to over 800 employees across 19 offices in Western Canada, serving municipalities, provincial and federal governments, First Nations, land developers, and private industry.

Urban Systems’ subsidiarity company, Urban Matters, complements this work as conveners, facilitators, and listeners. A collaborative consulting group focused on tackling complex social issues, Urban Matters provides innovative, sustainable solutions that challenge the status quo. Operating as a Community Contribution Company (CCC), Urban Matters contributes a significant portion of its profits back to communities, supporting initiatives that address gaps in social systems and empower communities to lead change. Since 2016, more than $1 million has been reinvested in communities.

Together, Urban Systems and Urban Matters combine technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and community-centered approaches to deliver a holistic approach that help communities thrive.