Maria Stanborough RPP, MCIP - Principal Consultant

Maria has been leading complex urban planning projects for more than 15 years, focusing on community wellbeing and equity. She has a Masters in Urban Planning as well as a Diploma in Urban Land Economics (University of British Columbia). Prior to planning Maria worked in culture and economic development, with an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies (Simon Fraser University), and a General Studies Diploma from the London School of Economics, UK.

Maria’s combination of arts, economics and urban planning gives her a big picture understanding of what creates meaningful places. In her work she listens to understand divergent interests and concerns, and offers excellent facilitation skills to draw out key issues. Data analysis, best practices and research expertise round out her skills and allow her to provide insight and understanding for long range plans, strategic planning and placemaking.

Amy Liebenberg - Consultant & Graphic Faciliation

Amy Liebenberg is a planner, artist, and settler from Johannesburg, South Africa who works in xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh, səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ territory. She has completed her Masters in the Indigenous Community Planning program at the School of Community and Regional Planning at UBC and is an experienced non-profit leader. Her areas of focus are arts, culture, and heritage. 

Amy has a deep commitment to creating meaningful, inclusive places and provides planning support for best practices research, public consultation and ongoing project administration. Previously Amy was the Executive Director for the Squamish Arts Council. Amy brings to the consulting process her understanding of culture and heritage planning, non-profit organizational dynamics, as well graphic recording skills for public and stakeholder engagement.