Based on Vancouver Island, serving BC.

Connecting people,
places, and
possibilities.

We work with communities, First Nations, and landowners on complex land use, planning, development, and other community-based projects.

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Planning · design · communication
Illustration of a walkable waterfront district with trees, homes, shops, active transportation, and a working harbour

What we offer

Complexity made clear.

We help clients move from complexity and uncertainty to a clear vision and a practical path forward.

What we do

Four connected practices.

01

Planning & Design

Community plans, policy, and place-based design grounded in context and ready to put into practice.

02

First Nations Planning & Advisory

Planning, design, development, and other advisory services shaped around First Nations’ priorities.

03

Development Consulting

Master planning and approval processes for complex developments, large and small.

04

Communication & Engagement

Engagement, facilitation, and graphic communication for a wide variety of project types.

Work

Selected work.

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Official Community PlansLake Country, BC

Official Community Plan Update

District of Lake Country

A community-wide plan bringing growth, housing, mobility, infrastructure, and environmental priorities into a clear long-term framework.

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Illustrated mixed-use neighbourhood vision for the Bell McKinnon area
Area PlansNorth Cowichan, BC

Bell McKinnon Local Area Plan

Municipality of North Cowichan

A long-range area plan coordinating land use, mobility, infrastructure, and environmental priorities in a changing part of North Cowichan.

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Illustrated vision of a passenger train, active transportation route, and improved rail crossing in the Comox Valley
VisioningComox Valley, BC

Island Rail Corridor Vision

Comox Valley Regional District

An ongoing regional vision exploring how the Island Rail Corridor could support mobility, community connections, and long-term goals in the Comox Valley.

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Two people walking through a prospective Treaty lands site on Vancouver Island
Indigenous Lands AdvisoryVancouver Island, BC

Treaty Lands Advisor

Te’mexw Treaty Association

Ongoing lands advisory support connecting planning, development, mapping, and the priorities of member Nations.

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Illustrated site plan prepared through Barefoot's work with Songhees Nation
Indigenous Planning & DevelopmentVictoria, BC

Lands & Development Advisor

Songhees Nation

Core community planning along with ongoing lands and development consulting supporting Songhees-led decisions, opportunities, and long-term community priorities.

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How we work

Navigating from context to action.

  1. 01

    Start with context

    We begin with place, relationships, and the people who understand it best.

  2. 02

    Make complexity clear

    We use plain language, good graphics, and honest facilitation to make decisions easier.

  3. 03

    Plan for action

    We connect ambitious ideas to realistic priorities, roles, and next steps.

Selected clients

Public, First Nations, and private-sector clients.