Plan Canada Fall 2026 Issue

Intensification: Infill, Redevelopment, and Adaptive Reuse

What role will intensification play in shaping the evolution of Canadian communities?

During the 20th century, peripheral or suburban development was the predominant growth paradigm — even amongst a heightened awareness of its many costs and externalities. At the same time, intensification, or the concentration of development and growth within existing, mature neighbourhoods, has become a normative planning strategy, given evidence that it can accommodate growth and development in a more economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable way. Simultaneously, migration to larger urban centres and changes in the economic, land use, and transportation systems of small towns and rural Canada have had a lasting impact on the landscape.

The Fall 2026 issue of Plan Canada will explore stories, ideas, projects, and proposals related to the three major forms of intensification: infill, redevelopment, and adaptive reuse. We invite contributions that reflect on both past accomplishments and emerging directions. From innovative projects and policy tools to critical reflections and community perspectives, we welcome a wide range of intensification-related topics.

The leads for this issue are Rylan Graham PhD, RPP, MCIP and Ezra Wasser RPP, MCIP. Please contact us to discuss potential article ideas.

Submission Deadline: July 17, 2026, 11:59 p.m. PT

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