Reflections and Visions

Ute is a Principal of Urban Design at O2 Planning and Design with over 20 years of industry experience as a planner, urban designer and architect. She is also a member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners.

Ute believes design can shape healthier communities while addressing the complexities of urban spaces. Her work integrates social, economic, and environmental sustainability from the start of each project. Ute has led both private and public sector projects across Canada, the U.S., Russia, and China, from site-specific master plans to city-wide studies.

Ted is a Design Partner at MJMA, leading community and campus projects that blend bold design with deep research. His work focuses on public architecture that engages civic and natural contexts while activating pedestrian spaces.

His projects span Canada, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, pushing innovation in accessibility, net-zero energy, resiliency, carbon neutrality, and mass timber design. Over the past 15 years, his work has earned more than 50 design awards, including three Governor General’s Medals.

Paul is the Director of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention for Peel Public Health. Previously, he managed Oral Health programs at the Middlesex-London Health Unit and Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry.

Paul serves as president of the Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry (OAPHD) and sits on the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) Board of Directors. His career began as a registered dental hygienist in Toronto, providing care for individuals living with HIV. He has also worked in dental hygiene education. Paul holds a Master of Science in Dental Public Health from King’s College, University of London.

Laura is an architect and visual artist working at the intersection of urban design, architecture, and public art. She has contributed to award-winning projects in London, New York, Montreal, and Toronto, collaborating with diverse teams to enhance mixed-use living spaces.

Laura holds an Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Architecture from McGill University, where she received several awards, including the AIA Henry Adams Medal and the RAIC Honour Roll. Her research on interpretive public spaces earned her the Dr. Soo Kim Lan Prize in Architecture and the Dr. John Adjeleian Graduate Fellowship. She has also been a guest lecturer and panel reviewer at design and architecture schools in Ontario and Quebec.

Passionate about sustainability and wellness-focused design, Laura creates environments that support both individuals and communities. She is a standing Jury Member of the Art Selection Committee in Mississauga, advocating for impactful public design.