Company : News
2 New Projects
July 2010
Mabou Village Conceptual, Main St. & Facade Development Plan: Ekistics is looking forward to heading back to Cape Breton to work with the Mabou community in developing a vision for their Main Street.
Antigonish Regional Development Authority: Gateway to Antigonish - this project will build a long term sustainable vision for the gateway, while providing more detailed planning and design concepts to enable the eventual evolution of a signature gateway.
LEED
July 2010
The books have been cracked! We are all studying to become L.E.E.D (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professionals, all exams will be written by the Fall.
Moving into the Future
July 2010
We are now fully immersed in the world of Civil 3D! Staying at the forefront of technology is important at Ekistics. This technology allows us to create a virtual representation of our site. With this skill set, a much more integrated and sustainable approach to working with other disciplines will result.
Construction beginning on Trenton, Main St.
June 2010
Construction is about to begin on the revitalization of Main Street, Trenton, NS. This project will bring a face lift to the downtown while showcasing extensive local talent.
Ekistics team is growing!
May 2010
Joe Porter hails from Wisconsin and is a registered Landscape Architect. His valued experience on academic and corporate campuses, parks, community developments and urban waterfronts will be a great asset. He is quickly learning and fitting into the Maritime way of life. Stephanie Faria our newest draftsperson has also joined the crew. Recently graduated, she has jumped in with both feet and hasn't looked back.
Ekistics welcomes a new senior Landscape Architects
July, 2009
We are pleased to introduce a new landscape architect to our growing team of design professionals. Jill Robertson (OALA and ISA) is a registered landscape architect from Toronto and is a certified arborist.
Ekistics selected for Downtown Yarmouth Revitalization
July, 2009
Ekistics was selected to prepare the revitalization blueprint for downtown Yarmouth, NS.
Ekistics selected for Downtown Amherst Core Plan
July, 2009
Ekistics was selected to prepare downtown core development plan Amherst, NS.
2 Golf Residential Developments Start 2009 Construction
Jan, 2009
RLAgolf (Ekistics golf architecture division) is overseeing the construction of two 18-hole golf residential developments in Nova Scotia. Ocean Links is an 18-hole links style course overlooking the Northumberland Strait. Aspotogan Ridge is an 18 hole golf course in Hubbards NS.
Ekistics selected for Bedford Waterfront and Birch Cove Waterfront Plans
March, 2009
Ekistics was selected to prepare waterfront plans for the Bedford Waterfront and Birch Cove Waterfront on the Halifax Harbour.
Ekistics selected for Devco Divestiture Strategy
Jan, 2009
Ekistics was selected to prepare the divestiture strategy for over 7,000 acres of federal DEVCO land in industrial Cape Breton.
Ekistics selected for Downtown Trenton Streetscape Revitalization
January, 2009
Ekistics was selected to prepare working drawings for a new $1.3 million dollar streetscape redevelopment for downtown Trenton, NS.
Ekistics selected for Truro Drive Facade Incentive Program
January, 2009
Ekistics was selected to design the Downtown Truro Drive Facade Incentive Program for the Downtown Truro Partnership.
Ekistics opens office in Bangor, Maine
January, 2009
Ekistics has opened a new office in downtown Bangor, Maine to service the growing New England market. The office will be directed by Victor Rydlizky (ASLA).
Ekistics welcomes Victor Rydlizky ASLA
January, 2009
Ekistics welcomes new senior urban designer and planner Victor Rydlizky ASLA. Victor has over 15 years consulting experience in New England.
Ekistics selected for Sackville Drive Facade Incentive Program
January, 2009
Ekistics was selected to design the Sackville Drive Facade Incentive Program for the Sackville Drive Business Association.
Ekistics selected to design the World Canoe Championship '09
October, 2008
Ekistics was selected by HRM to prepare working drawings for the $2.5 million dollar improvements to Lake Banook for the 2009 World Canoe Championship.
Ekistics selected to design 6 special care facilities for the Province of Nova Scotia
September, 2008
Ekistics was selected to design 6 new special care facilities for the Province of Nova Scotia.
Ekistics selected to prepare Waterfront Plan for Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
July, 2008
Ekistics and consulting partners CPCS Transcom were selected to prepare a waterfront plan for Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. The project involved creating 100 acres of new waterfrontage and a comprehensive 50-year vision for the waterfront.
Ekistics selected to prepare downtown plan for New Glasgow
July, 2008
Ekistics was selected to prepare a downtown master plan for New Glasgow including its waterfront, commercial core and entry gateways. Ekistics sister firm Form:Media is leading the civic branding effort as part of the project.
Ekistics begins work on two new Golf Communities
March, 2007
Ekistics' golf / community design division began work on two new golf communities this month, Aspotogan Ridge Golf Community in Hubbards and Ocean Links Golf Community in Tatamagouche.
Point Pleasant Park Master Plan begins
March, 2007
Work on the Point Pleasant Park master plan has begun. The plan will be completed by Ekistics and Nip Paysage in the fall of 2007.
Ekistics selected for Sullivans Pond - Lake Banook Master Plan
February, 2007
Ekistics was selected by Halifax Regional Municipality to prepare a master plan for Lake Banook area of Dartmouth. The plan will consider the requirements and events for the 2009 World Canoe Championships.
Say hello to our new senior landscape architect - Sheri Edwards
January, 2007
We would like to welcome our newest senior landscape architect and planner, Sheri Edwards. Sheri has had 10 years experience in Landscape Architecture and planning working in both Canada and the UK. Her broad range of experience includes landscape and urban design, masterplanning, public consultation and exhibitions and research development. She is also experienced in landscape and visual impact assessment and the preparation of environmental statements.
Ekistics selected for Mount Saint Vincent Campus Master Plan
January, 2007
Ekistics was selected to prepare the campus master plan for Mount Saint Vincent University, Nova Scotia.
Ekistics selected for Bible Hill Core Area Plan
January, 2007
Ekistics was selected to prepare a core area development plan for Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.
Ekistics selected for Inglis Place Streetscape Revitalization
December, 2006
Ekistics was selected to prepare the detailed design plans for the Inglis place (Truro) Revitalization.
LANDinc prepares plan for Oukaimeden Resort
December, 2006
LANDinc was selected to prepare the master plan for a new national resort at Oukaimeden in Morocco. The site is nestled high up in the Atlas Mountains and will be home to a new ski and golf resort, a village of about 5,000 units and other resort facilities. The plan will be developed for the facility over the next 4-5 months.
Ekistics selected for Dong Da (China) Master Plan
November, 2006
Ekistics was selected to prepare a master plan for a community of 10,000 people in Dong Da, Lower Mongolia.
LANDinc. selected for Port Carling (Ont) Downtown Plan
June, 2006
LANDinc was selected to prepare the downtown revitalization plan for Port Carling, Ontario.
Welcome to our new staff
June, 2006
A warm welcome to our most recent staff additions. Jeff Bray is a senior designer and landscape architect with over 15 years experience. Chimin Wu is a planner and urban designer with over 10 years design and planning experience in China. Pierre Heelis is a policy oriented land planner and recent graduate of the Dalhousie MURP program.
LANDinc. is born
June, 2006
Ekistics, in conjunction with PGM Design of Toronto and Space2Place of Vancouver, has just launched a new national land planning and design collaborative called LANDinc. The new alliance collective applies expertise in urban design, environmental planning, sustainable infrastructure, information graphics and landscape architecture to a wide range of private and public sector projects throughout Canada and internationally.
Ekistics selected for Main Street Dartmouth Streetscape Plan:
May, 2006
Ekistics has been selected to lead the Main Street Streetscape Study in the Halifax Regional Municipality. To respond to the online survey for this project, click on this link.
Ekistics selected for Stratford Core Area Plan:
January, 2006
Ekistics has been selected to lead the Stratford Core Area Plan in Stratford PEI.
Ekistics announced co-winner of the Point Pleasant Park International Design Competition:
October, 2005
Ekistics and NIP Paysage were both announced the winners of the Point Pleasant Park International Design Competition in Halifax on October 3. View the results of the competition at Point Pleasant Park International Design Competition. The firms will work together with the community to prepare a master plan for the park in the coming months.
Regenerate, Restore, Renew:
August, 2005
In late September 2003, a category 2 hurricane made landfall in Nova Scotia devastating Point Pleasant Park. The overwhelming majority of citizens made it clear they wanted to see the Park’s forest regenerated and its character restored. The destruction caused by the hurricane was also seen as an opportunity to renew the park to better meet the needs of the park users. In 2005, Halifax Regional Municipality initiated an international design competition for the creation of a new park master plan.
Among the 25 submissions from around the world, Ekistics Planning & Design has been selected as one of the five Stage 1 finalists for the Point Pleasant Park International Design Competition. The winning entry will be selected in September 2005.
Ekistics Selected for Truro Urban Design Strategy
July, 2005
Ekistics has been selected to prepare an urban design strategy for the Town of Truro, NS.
Ekistics Selected for Stellarton Strategic Plan
July, 2005
Ekistics has been selected to prepare a strategic Plan for the Town of Stellarton, NS.
Ekistics Selected for Wolfville Commercial Development Strategy
June, 2004
Ekistics was selected to prepare a commercial development strategy for the Town of Wolfville, NS.
Ekistics Selected for Charlottetown Harbour Development Plan
June, 2005
Ekistics was selected to prepare an urban design strategy for the Charlottetown Harbour Authority, PEI.
Ekistics Selected for Sackville Landing Redevelopment Plan
June, 2005
Ekistics was selected by HRM to prepare concepts and working drawings for the new Sackville Landing redevelopment on the Halifax waterfront.
Ekistics Updates Website
April, 2005
After 4 years, the Ekistics website has been completely revamped to better represent some of the new company changes.
Ed Versteeg joins Ekistics
April, 2005
In April, Ed Versteeg joined the Ekistics team as a senior landscape architect and environmental planner. Originally from Halifax, Ed has overseen the construction of the Grand Concourse Greenway in St. John's Newfoundland over the last 7 years. Ed brings strong skills in project management, project design and landscape construction.
Ekistics begins design of Queens Landing, Halifax
March, 2005
Working for the Armour Group and the Waterfront Development Corporation, Ekistics and Sasaki (of Boston) is just beginning the preliminary design of the new Queens Landing facility for the Halifax waterfront. This 8 acre lot at the 100% point of the waterfront is planned to be the new "Star Attraction" for the Province of NS. The urban entertainment complex will include a new Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Naval Heritage Centre, and mixed use facility.
Ekistics begins design of new city in Liuzhou, China
Dec, 2004
Ekistics is currently designing a new city in Liuzhou, China for 200,000 people. The master plan considers existing landscape sensitivities, environmental considerations, future urban expansion, open space connections, riverfront access and regional transport issues. Construction on the new city starts in early 2005 and buildout is scheduled to be completed in the next decade.
Ekistics moves into their new Offices
Nov, 2005
After a year of planning, design and construction, Ekistics moved into their new 5,000 sq.ft. offices in November of 2004. The new office is located across from the proposed Canal Greenway park (preliminary design by Ekistics) at 1 Starr Lane. The new facility provides plenty of room for expansion in the coming years.