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A mighty little land use planning consultancy, based in Canada🍁, serving all clients private and public, big and also mighty like us. https://www.netheryplanning.ca Canadian Planning Starter Pack: https://go.bsky.app/J7qtzqT
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🐉 Nethery Planning wins the WE HBA Dragon’s Den! 🏆 Congrats to Michelle Diplock and Bea Kwak for their winning pitch on our Due Diligence Reports. Clear zoning insight, on-demand expertise, and hidden value—showing clients what’s truly possible. 📸 WE HBA
Two members of the Nethery Planning team standing together with the Dragon's Den judges in front of a large screen displaying the words ‘Dragon’s Den.’ They are smiling and posing at an awards event. A projected presentation slide showing the Dragon’s Den winners, including names and headshots of Michelle Diplock and Bea Kwak, with audience seating visible in front. Two Nethery Planning team members smiling and holding a large silver trophy together inside an event venue. Two members of the Nethery Planning team posing together at an indoor event space decorated for the holidays.
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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🗓️ Project Update: Wellesley Official Plan!

Our team (Nethery Planning & TPP) recently presented the Official Plan Review at an Open House at Crosshill Mennonite Church! We shared proposed vision, key directions, and background study findings. Thanks for the amazing public turnout and feedback!
Senior Planner Emily Stanely, RPP, MCIP addressing members of the public and explaining what a Discussion Paper is at the Open House.
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Project Update: Our team—led by Michelle Diplock and Wai Ying Di Giorgio (The Planning Partnership)—shared the What We Heard Summary + Preferred Land Use Concept for the #Cainsville Secondary Plan with Brant County Council. Thanks to Council, staff, and TPP for the collab as we move into next steps!
A presentation slide titled “Cainsville Premier Employment Hub – What We Heard Summary and Preferred Land Use Concept,” dated November 11, 2025. Brant County Council seated in the council chamber during a meeting, with staff and attendees listening to the presentation. Michelle Diplock of Nethery Planning and Wai Ying DiGiorgio from The Planning Partnership standing at the podium presenting to Brant County Council. Michelle Diplock of Nethery Planning and Wai Ying from The Planning Partnership standing at the podium presenting to Brant County Council.
November 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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We're celebrating #WorldTownPlanningDay! 🏘️ Good planning builds thriving communities, and this year's theme "With Planning We Can!" reminds us how planners empower change. 🌎 📐 Today we are proud of our work that is empowering the communities in Wilmot, Wellesley and Whitchurch-Stouffville, and more!
Community members seated at round tables during a daytime workshop, engaged in group discussion in a bright event hall with large windows. Four people standing and talking at an indoor Open House, holding documents. Presentation slide projected on a screen titled "Big Moves: Planning for a Growing City," with charts and Joe Nethery visible beside the slide. Participants gathered around display tables reviewing maps and boards during a public engagement session in a large hall.
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Team Nethery came together in Hamilton this week for a day of strategy, creativity, and connection 💡 We welcomed new teammates Jen and Nicole, drew aliens 👽, and toured The Laundry Rooms rooftop with Core Urban’s Thomas Allen. Feeling ready for 2026!
A table with a box of donuts, a laptop, and several hand-drawn sketches of aliens on Nethery Planning notepads. The drawings were part of a team icebreaker exercise during the Nethery Planning team day in Hamilton. A group of Nethery Planning team members seated around a table during a strategy session in the Hamilton office. A presentation is displayed on a screen at the front of the room, and sunlight streams through large windows, highlighting a creative, collaborative atmospher Nethery Planning team members stand inside a bright rooftop event space at The Laundry Rooms building on Augusta Street in Hamilton, listening to Core Urban’s Thomas Allen lead a tour. Large windows reveal views of downtown Hamilton’s skyline in the background.
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Honoured to present the Draft Affordable Housing CIP to Whitchurch-Stouffville Council with urbanMetrics’ Bohan Li. The plan outlines tools to boost market & affordable housing & align with the Town’s Housing Strategy & Housing Accelerator Fund.
Review it here 👉 cometogetherws.ca/affordable-housing
A screenshot of the Stouffville Council digital meeting with three participant windows, one with Michelle Diplock, one with Emily Stanley and Bohan Li, and the third with Mayor Iain Lovatt. A zoom presentation screen powerpoint slide with two smaller participant windows in the lower righthand corner with Emily Stanley in one window and Michelle Diplock in the other window. The powerpoint slide has text on it that reads 6.1 Draft Affordable Housing Commuity Improvement Plan (CIP) Presentation Financial Incentives for Consideration. Draft Programs for Council and Public Consideration. The following programs are being presented as draft for Council anD Public review and consideration. Programs, eligibility, requirements, and values are subject to change.The rest of the text is partially obscured by the two inset windows. Picture of a computer monitor with a video displayed in full screen. An overlay of text reads 2025-10-15 Voting Results 1:42 PM Individual Voting Results. All Council members voted Yes to accept the CIP report.
October 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We have a lot to be thankful for over here at Nethery Planning. We visited Wilmot, Wellesley, Whitchurch-Stouffville, not to mention Collingwood for the annual OHBA conference, plus we held two Planning 101 sessions in Niagara and Halton region respectively.

Let’s just do the photo dump, shall we?
A man smiling while seated in a warmly lit restaurant or café, with paintings on the wall behind him. Two women standing together and smiling indoors, one with glasses and long dark hair, the other with blonde hair, in front of a wall with the Nethery Planning logo. A man and woman smiling together near a window with a city skyline view in the background. Two women smiling outdoors in front of a large brick building with the word “CWOOD” visible in an arched sign above them.
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We love a fireside chat that includes a proper fire, OHBA!
Three people sit on stage for a panel discussion in front of a large green backdrop featuring a digital fireplace, a framed logo with a green maple leaf and house symbol, and a tall modern light fixture beside an arched window. The man on the left holds papers while listening, the man in the middle gestures as he speaks, and the woman on the right looks on with a slight smile. Audience members are visible in the foreground.
September 29, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Morning, Blue Mountain! We're at the Ontario Home Builders Association Conference. Morning Ministers panel with mod @spaikin.bsky.social and Ministers Rob Flack, Kinga Surma, Andrea Khanjin, and Todd McCarthy. #ohba #homebuilders
A large conference hall filled with attendees seated at round tables, facing a brightly lit stage with green lighting and large digital screens. The screens display a speaker in conversation during the OHBA Conference, with the event’s logo and sponsors visible in the background. The audience is engaged, some taking notes or photos, under an industrial-style ceiling with overhead lighting rigs.
September 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Curious how planning decisions shape property potential? 🏡 Join us Oct 1 in Burlington for Planning 101 with Walter Galvão (Accelerate Realty Group) and Denise Landry, RPP (Nethery Planning). Space is limited, register early!

Wed, Oct 1 | 5:30–8 PM
3185 Harvester Rd, Burlington
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Promotional graphic for “Planning 101” hosted by Nethery Planning and Accelerate Realty Group. The title reads: Planning 101 – Understand Planning. Unlock Property Potential. Topics listed include “Additional Residential Units, Severances, Variances, and More!” The event is scheduled for October 1, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM at Keller Williams Edge Realty, 3185 Harvester Road, Unit 1, Burlington, Ontario. On the right, there are two circular photos: Denise Landry, MCIP, RPP, Principal Planner at Nethery Planning, and Walter Galvão, Host and CEO of Accelerate Realty Group. Logos for Nethery Planning and Accelerate Realty Group appear on the design.
September 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Welcome Nicole Root as our new Biz Ops Manager 🙌 and congrats to Bea Kwak on stepping into Biz Dev! From Joe’s basement in plaid PJs ➡️ 4 offices, 6+ planners, and 2 years of big moves thanks to our amazing team.
September 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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🚀 Something new is coming! Our Nethery Planning website is getting a refresh, launching September 17.

Fresh look. Clearer projects. More ways to connect. Stay tuned 👀
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September 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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🗓️ We're hitting the road this Sept! Join us in Cainsville (Sept 10), New Hamburg (Sept 13), Whitchurch-Stouffville (Sept 15 & 17), and Wilmot (Sept 23) to talk housing, land use & community planning.
Graphic titled “September Upcoming Public Meetings” with a dark background and orange headline text. Below are five meeting listings, each in a green rounded rectangle with date badges on the left and meeting details on the right: Wednesday, September 10 – Cainsville Public Open House TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre, 15 Ewart Ave. 2–3:30 pm & 6:30–8 pm Saturday, September 13 – New Hamburg Fall Fair (Wilmot) 215 Jacob Street, New Hamburg 11 am–3 pm Monday, September 15 – Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Open House Nineteen on the Park, 19 Civic Ave. 6 pm Wednesday, September 17 – Whitchurch-Stouffville Council Presentation Tuesday, September 23 – Wilmot Public Workshop New Dundee Community Centre, 1028 Queen St. 1–3 pm, 3:30–5:30 pm & 6:30–8:30 pm
September 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Thinking of adding a second unit or building a 4-plex? Make sure it’s feasible before hiring a builder. Our Due Diligence Reports explain what’s permitted, what needs approvals, and how policy changes might impact your plans.
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A promotional graphic for Nethery Planning’s Zoning Due Diligence Report. The background shows a light grey, modern suburban home with large windows and stone detailing. Overlay text reads: “Unlock potential with a Zoning Due Diligence Report,” and lists examples such as additional residential units, decks, sheds, setbacks and lot coverage, and gazebos. A QR code and website link (netheryplanning.ca/store) are included for more information.
September 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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It was the summer of ’25! 🌞
We didn’t start a band—but we did find 3 new offices, launch new OP projects in Wellesley & Wilmot, and spend a perfect team day at Hutch’s & Bayfront.
Branded pens included.
Two Nethery Planning team members stand smiling behind a table at a community open house. The table displays maps, markers, and interactive boards related to planning processes. Bundles of Nethery Planning-branded notepads and pens wrapped in cellophane with yellow ribbon, laid out on a table for distribution. Nethery Planning team members wait in line to order food at the counter of Hutch’s on the Beach, with vintage signs and a marlin on the wall. A desktop monitor displays a virtual meeting with nine Nethery Planning staff on screen. A notebook and mouse sit in the foreground.
August 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Chantler to the Nethery Planning team! 🎉 With 8+ years of municipal planning experience and a passion for inclusive communities, she’s a fantastic addition.

Welcome aboard, Jen!

#Planning #UrbanPlanning #CommunityDevelopment
August 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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We’ve just wrapped & submitted a site application for Blueberry Hill Estates in Norfolk County! 🍇💍🥂 Plans include 6 overnight stays, 2 gazebo wedding spaces & farm-to-table dining—agri-tourism magic that complements their winery & farm. 📸 blueberryhill.ca
View of the main estate building at Blueberry Hill Estate, with a lush green lawn leading to a pond. A fountain sprays at the pond’s center, and four Muskoka chairs sit along the water’s edge, facing the viewer. Close-up of a glass jar filled with blueberry jam.
August 15, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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📍New space, same mission! Nethery Planning is expanding into two new offices—Hamilton & Niagara. After lots of searching, we found spaces that reflect who we are. Here's a peek at Hamilton: exposed brick, natural light, and room to grow! #UrbanPlanning #PlannerLife #HamOnt
August 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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🔍 We're hiring an experienced Planner!

Join our team at Nethery Planning to tackle exciting land use projects in a flexible, collaborative environment. Ready to make a real impact?

Visit our website to apply! 🔗 netheryplanning.ca/careers
The Nethery Planning logo with the words "Join our Team" and "We are hiring a Planner/Senior Planner" on a white background.
June 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Engaging the community in municipal planning is crucial for fostering transparency and informed decision-making. We held over 20 engagement sessions in Caledon to help adopt the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law to update mineral aggregate policies and mapping. 👍https://bit.ly/3ULVeIG
A representative from Nethery Planning speaks with a community member in the Town of Caledon during one of twenty engagement sessions for the Aggregate Resources Community Working Group.
November 12, 2024 at 3:56 AM
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🌟 We introduced our Collingwood “Zone the Future” Comprehensive Zoning By-law project at the historic DT farmer's market with Town staff. Now in the "Issues Identification" phase, we’ve released 5 technical papers. Check out Collingwood’s Engage Page for more: engage.collingwood.ca/zoning-by-la...
A shot of people browsing the Town of Collingwood's outdoor tent at the downtown farmer's market where Nethery Planning provided information about the Zone the Future project. It's a beautiful and sunny day.
November 12, 2024 at 3:46 AM
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Nethery Planning is helping deliver new housing in Penetanguishene! In Sept, we successfully presented an infill development application for 19 townhouse units. Now, we’re refining our submission based on Staff feedback, aiming to advance to a recco report this year. www.netheryplanning.ca/128burke
A concept map of the 19 infill housing units Nethery Planning is helping bring to Penetanguishene.
November 12, 2024 at 3:40 AM