Urban Case Studies
We research how other cities have approached planning, transportation, and housing, and write up what happened and what the data showed.
Learn moreLangley, British Columbia
A society for how Langley is built — and how it changes.
A society for those who care about how our urban communities grow and change, from professionals to interested residents.
What we do
Research, documentation, and learning
We study how Langley and other cities are built, document local decisions, and bring people together to learn — publishing our data and methods for anyone to use.
Council Meeting Summaries
Plain-language summaries of Township and City of Langley council meetings, so local decisions are easy to follow.
Learn moreJane's Walks
Free, community-led walking tours as part of the annual Jane's Walk festival, exploring neighbourhoods firsthand.
Learn moreCounts & Field Observation
Pedestrian, cyclist, and traffic counts, parking surveys, and intersection observations — published with our methodology.
Learn moreMapping & Documentation
We map and research Langley over time to build a record of how our community changes.
Learn moreTalks & Learning Events
Guest speakers, film screenings, discussion groups, and skill workshops on planning, mapping, and urban design.
Learn moreConnecting People
We link planning professionals, students, and enthusiasts through meetups and mentorship.
Learn moreCollaborate with Local Government
We assist local government by facilitating design charrettes and public engagement processes.
Learn moreOpen data
Counts you can build on
We run pedestrian, cyclist, and traffic counts and field observations across Langley — including a Telraam counter on the Parry-Evans Trail in Willoughby. We publish the numbers and our methodology so residents, professionals, and local government can use them.
Explore the Telraam program
Learning from elsewhere
Urban case studies
From Houten in the Netherlands to Carmel, Indiana, we examine how other cities approached planning, transportation, and housing — what they did, and what the data showed — so we can learn from examples beyond Langley.
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Whether you work in planning, study it, or simply care about how Langley grows — there's a place for you here.