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Urban Safety

Urbanization is rapidly changing our world. The United Nations predicts that, by 2050, 70% of the global population will live in urban environments. Among demands such as housing, transportation & water, safety will be key to sustainability.

Regions that recognize & plan for this reality will become models for innovation & drive economic growth. OFeffect’s interdisciplinary approach harnesses subject matter experts and research to propose promising practice.

With a safety lens, you will be able to:

  • Assess impacts of the built environment as a means to mitigate safety issues;

  • Coordinate a multi-sectoral approach to reduce & prevent crime; and

  • Increase safety in your city by integrating structural & urban design interventions.

Services may include:

  • Greenfield & brownfield public consultation

  • Transportation safety planning

  • Urban safety precedent review/implementation

Community Connections

Strong communities are integral to vibrant cities. Organizations must connect with people in meaningful ways as citizens are consumers of goods & services and have the power to influence change. OFeffect’s consultants utilize participatory engagement approaches to ensure that community voices are heard.

Through focused efforts, community members will be able to:

  • Develop collaborative partnerships to advocate for & advance community needs;

  • Highlight community strengths that foster intercultural perspectives; and,

  • Collectively achieve sustainable development in an integrated & coordinated manner.

Services may include:

  • Virtual / in-person dialogues

  • Cloud based mapping & analysis

  • Policy development

Strategy Development

OFeffect’s consultants facilitate visioning & strategic planning through focused in-person & virtual consultations (Executive to Organization wide). Once goals are identified, actionable plans and evaluation frameworks are developed.

Various approaches may include Lean Six Sigma, Business Model Canvas and/or SWOT — each being tailored to the needs of your organization.

By incorporating strategic planning, you will be able to:

  • Inform decisions & actions by setting priorities that focus on the future;

  • Assess and adjust direction, goals & operations in response to the changing environment; and

  • Define, monitor & measure success.

Services may include:

  • Process analysis & business plans (18 months - 3 years)

  • Digital transformation frameworks

  • Program development & evaluation