Where Planning Meets Reconciliation

At People Plan Community, we blend urban and regional planning expertise with Indigenous engagement grounded in a RESPECT™ model. We help governments and organizations engage and plan for policies and projects that honour Treaties, strengthen community relationships, and support reconciliation.

20+ years of experience

Nationally recognized initiatives

$5M+ in funding secured

About People Plan Community

Building Respectful Relationships Through Planning

We guide organizations and governments in developing respectful engagement strategies, land use plans, and reconciliation-focused policies. Every service reflects a commitment to mutual understanding, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.

Indigenous Engagement and Planning Services

At People Plan Community, we provide expert guidance and facilitation to help organizations design and deliver planning projects that honour reconciliation commitments. Each service is rooted in cultural respect, professional integrity, and a results-oriented approach.

Indigenous Relations & Facilitation

Co-designed processes that reflect local context and Treaty responsibilities.

Environmental & Land Use Planning

Policies and plans that align with community priorities and legal frameworks.

Community Capacity & Development

Identify opportunities and shape proposals that advance reconciliation.

Ready to Engage Meaningfully? Let’s Talk.

Whether you’re developing a policy, a plan, or a community project, we can help ensure your work aligns with reconciliation principles and delivers lasting results.

Our Clients Say

Susan Robertson has demonstrated her commitment to the field of planning, generously providing her time as a volunteer mentor to myself, a new member of Ontario Professional Planners Institute. As part of the mentorship program Susan and I have worked through a variety of challenging planning and employment related topics. To each issue, Susan has provided insightful advice from her wealth of professional experience. Her ability to facilitate conversation and to bridge diverse perspectives yields excellent balanced outcomes. She is a pleasure to work with.

Susan Robertson is a keen listener committed to meaningful relationship building, authentic voiced direction, structured long term visioning and respectful engagement. Working with Susan for over 3 years in a variety of venues, scenarios and people allowed me to see her wide variety of credible skill sets, energetic enthusiasm and creativity. I found her to be attentive, detail oriented, great at summarizing lengthy discussions accurately, able to hold privacy respectfully and really good at bringing a wide variety of people together on projects. Her effective communication style and heartfelt commitment to excellence is a rare but welcome asset that I will continue to seek on future projects. Her diverse knowledge on a wide variety of topics was invaluable along with her vast network of contacts.