Although cities have been around for thousands of years, the twenty-first century is providing first glimpses of the radical changes that will impact urban living in the coming years.

This urban transformation is being driven by numerous technological advances: the pervasiveness of data, the exponentially decreasing cost of sensors and computational power, advances in artificial intelligence, and the rise of self-driving vehicles—all of which are reshaping how we understand and design urban flows.

At Laceco, wehave accumulated a deep technical understanding of what makes a city work: complementary land uses and densities, an urban fabric conducive to livable streets, strategically positioned public spaces, and flexible forms that can adapt to different functions. We are currently integrating our fundamental city planning principles with emerging disruptive trends observed in cities across North America and Asia.

Our city planning team now advises clients on urban ventures designed around enhanced connectivity, rationalized energy consumption, and flexible governance frameworks that move beyond rigid zoning regulations.