Ædifica Strengthens Urban Planning Leadership with New Appointments

Ædifica is proud to announce the appointment of Marc-Olivier Deschamps as Vice President, Urban Planning and Development, and Marc-Olivier Blouin as Director, Urban Planning and Urban Projects. Together, they will carry forward the work of André Brodeur, who will now act as Strategic Advisor. His ongoing involvement will help facilitate the transition and ensure continuity in active projects.

This transition stems from the strategic partnership established in 2023 with Brodeur Frenette, bringing together complementary expertise in architecture, urban planning, and land use development. Planned and structured, this new leadership team reflects a clear commitment to stability, succession, and long-term vision.

Guiding Communities Today, Planning for Tomorrow.

Recognized for its strategic, human, and locally grounded approach, Ædifica’s Urban Planning team supports municipalities, public organizations, and private developers in creating sustainable, equitable, and dynamic communities. By keeping people’s’ needs at the center, the team integrates social, environmental, and economic factors into every project , ensuring thoughtful future-ready development.

The team draws on multi-disciplinary expertise in urban planning and design, architecture, mobility, real estate development, and economic analysis. This integrated approach allows them to deliver solutions to pressing urban issues such as densification, housing affordability, neighborhood vitality, and climate adaptation.

Turning Vision into Projects

Since becoming part of Ædifica, the Urban Planning team has led a number of flagship projects that highlight its strategic, human-centered, and sustainable approach.

• City of Laval – Integrated Planning
  Committed to integrated planning for the City of Laval, the team is actively involved in a project focused on the city’s strategic sectors. The goal is to harmonize urban development with infrastructure, public facilities, environmental protection, and the enhancement of natural areas. This ambitious project, now underway, will help guide future decisions on the city’s territorial development.

• Greater Montreal – Revitalizing Industrial Spaces
  Contribution to the revitalization of industrial spaces in Greater Montreal. Our team has contributed to the development of industrial land revitalization programs for the agglomerations of Montreal and Longueuil, the City of Laval, and other regional county municipalities within the metropolitan area. These initiatives pursue a dual objective: make more land available by easing existing constraints, but also to support the economic growth of Greater Montreal by stimulating key industrial sectors.

• Thetford Mines – Redeveloping a Brownfield Site
  Driven by recognized multidisciplinary expertise, our team was commissioned to develop the master plan for the sustainable redevelopment of a strategic industrial brownfield in Thetford Mines. Located just steps from downtown, this emblematic site offers a unique potential for conversion. We are currently shaping an ambitious vision that combines economic vitality, land enhancement, and sustainability. This structuring project aims to create a favorable framework for real estate investment while meeting the community’s goals for urban revitalization and responsible development.

To date, the Urban Planning team has supported over fifty projects of varying sizes and types. Beyond securing regulatory approvals, they provide strategic guidance in pre-development, streamlining project timelines, maximizing feasibility, and enhancing long-term value. A distinctive service that streamlines project development, supporting every key stage, from the initial idea to completion, while maximizing feasibility and long-term value.

Across all initiatives, the team demonstrates a talent for anticipating major territorial transformations while delivering practical, tailored solutions that respond to the unique needs of each community.

About Ædifica

Ædifica: Drive positive impact, Innovation at the Intersection of Expertise

A pioneer in sustainable development since its founding in 1985, Ædifica has positioned itself as a strategic partner for its clients by integrating complementary expertise in the built environment. Its mission is to provide integrated service and project solutions at all scales, maximizing human well-being with a focus on sustainability and resilience.

With more than 130 architects, urban planners, interior designers, and engineers, Ædifica supports North American and international clients in strategically navigating major transformations in urban planning, advancing toward carbon neutrality and climate resilience.

Its business sectors include housing, workplace and commercial environments, real estate development, transportation and infrastructure, education, and other institutional sectors.