About HG Planning & Development
HG Planning & Development is a Vancouver-based consulting practice focused on planning, urban design, and development advisory.
We work with developers, Indigenous partners, and municipalities to navigate complex projects with clarity, strategy, and a strong understanding of approvals processes.
A Focused Practice Built on Public and Private Sector Insight
HG Planning & Development supports projects across the development process, from early site evaluation and positioning to application strategy, urban design input, and policy work.
The practice draws on experience within local government across a wide range of projects, including master plans, towers, apartments, townhouses, rental housing, social and affordable housing, and policy development. This provides a clear understanding of how projects are reviewed and how to move them forward effectively.
Hamed Ghasemi
Trusted advisor on complex development approvals and planning strategies
Senior roles with the City of North Vancouver and City of Vancouver
Experience across development projects representing +40,000 housing units
Background in planning, architecture, urban design, and landscape urbanism
Hamed works at the intersection of public and private development, helping clients navigate municipal processes and advance projects from early strategy through approvals. His experience spans a wide range of project types, from low-density housing to towers and master-planned communities, as well as public facilities and policy initiatives.
What We Bring
Municipal Insight
Understanding of review processes, policy, and approvals. Experience working within local government systems.
Development Perspective
Strategic thinking to move projects forward efficiently. Balancing design, policy, and delivery constraints
Urban Design Expertise
Urban design and architectural expertise. Transforming vision into approvable outcomes.