What we do

Research, documentation, and learning for Langley

We study how Langley and other cities are built, document local decisions, run counts in the field, and bring people together — publishing our data and methods so anyone can use them.

Urban Case Studies

We research how other cities have approached planning, transportation, and housing, and write up what happened and what the data showed, so residents and professionals can learn from examples beyond Langley.

Browse case studies

Council Meeting Summaries

We produce plain-language summaries of Township and City of Langley council meetings, making local decisions easier to follow without anyone needing to sit through hours of video.

Read council summaries

Jane's Walks

We host free, community-led walking tours as part of the annual Jane's Walk festival, getting people out into different neighbourhoods to see and discuss them firsthand.

See Jane's Walks

Counts & Field Observation

We run pedestrian, cyclist, and traffic counts, parking surveys, and intersection observations, then publish the numbers and our methodology for anyone to use.

Our Telraam program

Mapping & Documentation

We map and research Langley over time to build a record of how our community changes.

Talks & Learning Events

We bring in guest speakers, screen films, and run discussion groups and skill workshops on planning, mapping, and urban design.

Connecting People

We link planning professionals, students, and enthusiasts through meetups and mentorship, building a local network for people who work on or care about cities.

Collaborate with Local Government

We assist local government by facilitating design charrettes and public engagement processes.

Want to get involved?

Members shape our research, join field counts and walks, and connect with others who care about how Langley grows.

Join the Society