OUR SERVICES
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Policy research and development
Recent clients:
Ernst and Young International Columbia Institute Strelka Institute Russian Green Building Council Capilano University 
Councils are pressed by residents and community groups to address new challenges such as homelessness in suburbs, sustainability targets, new facilities, expanded programs and infrastructure replacement. Outside forces also press municipalities to face new issues (senior government downloading for example).
CityState is your R&D resource, making recommendations on new policies, amenities and programs. Let us prepare a business plan to support evidence-based decisions. Government policy changes and regional issues bring tough questions from residents and the media to local leaders. CityState can help clients analyze policy options and craft clear statements that address all dimensions of an issue. Our strength is to develop sound policies and solutions. Whether you are faced with a long-term protracted negotiation or you find yourself in crisis management mode, CityState will help shine the best light on your project and municipality. Unusual urban issues and projects require the kind of expertise that CityState can quickly bring together to assist you. Other services include:
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Design and concept plans
Recent clients:
Private owners, developers, realtors, hospitality industry, condo Strata Councils & non-profit organizations 
Gaëtan Royer, President of CityState, was involved in a large number of award-winning urban developments and community projects.
Working in a number of Canadian communities over the past 35 years, Gaëtan has left behind him a long trail of highly popular recreation centres, parks, sportsfields, ice arenas and even an artificial lake. He also helped equip Bagotville, Cold Lake, Surrey, Whitehorse and Port Moody with functional fire halls, police buildings, maintenance facilities, airfields, roads and utilities. CityState relies on a network of experts and associates and a cohesive team approach to address specialized aspects of individual projects. The window of opportunity for a developer or a community to save money and create better value is wide open at the concept planning stage. As a project progresses through detailed design and construction, changes become increasingly difficult to make. Near the end of the process, savings can only be achieved by carving important pieces out of a project. Lesson: Get things right at the concept plan stage. CityState's specialty is concept plans. We build a team of highly creative experts who focus on saving money and creating value at the outset. Other services include:
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Process management
CityState appreciates how much people are invested in their community and how deeply concerned they are about its future.
Residents, neighbourhood groups and community associations are a force to be channeled; they are assets rather than enemies. But in a society where we are constantly bombarded with new rapid-fire information, community engagement needs to be truly engaging. CityState knows how to reach out, through multiple channels adapted to each demographic group. Gaëtan was City Manager when Port Moody decided to change its solid waste collection system. Everything had to change: frequency of pickup, containers, separation of food waste, etc. Most importantly, the attitude and personal habits of 35,000 residents had to change. Port Moody's successful communications campaign was recognized with an award from the Solid Waste Association of North America. More... CityState will assemble a comprehensive public consultation process, from blank sheet meeting when you seek broad input from the community right through to the preparation for the final public hearing and approval. Missing a step and costly backtracking can make or break a project. CityState will also map your project on a clear timetable based on best practices. Other services include:
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Gaetan Royer, M.Pl., B. Arch., Mil. Engr.
Gaëtan Royer, President of CityState, was involved in a large number of award-winning urban developments and community projects.
Working in a number of Canadian communities over the past 35 years, Gaëtan has left behind him a long trail of highly popular recreation centres, parks, sportsfields, ice arenas and even an artificial lake. He also helped equip Bagotville, Cold Lake, Surrey, Whitehorse and Port Moody with functional fire halls, police buildings, maintenance facilities, airfields, roads and utilities.
A published author of research papers and Time for Cites, a university textbook, Gaetan contributes his urban planning and design expertise as a frequent commentator on CBC. Gaetan has a Masters in Urban & Regional Planning, Queen's University, Bachelors in Architecture, Laval University and is a Military Engineer.
Gaëtan has worked internationally with the City of Moscow, the Strelka Institute, the United Nations and the Canadian government. He was selected as jury member for a prestigious international design competition. Count on Gaëtan to create innovative design solutions.
Working in a number of Canadian communities over the past 35 years, Gaëtan has left behind him a long trail of highly popular recreation centres, parks, sportsfields, ice arenas and even an artificial lake. He also helped equip Bagotville, Cold Lake, Surrey, Whitehorse and Port Moody with functional fire halls, police buildings, maintenance facilities, airfields, roads and utilities.
A published author of research papers and Time for Cites, a university textbook, Gaetan contributes his urban planning and design expertise as a frequent commentator on CBC. Gaetan has a Masters in Urban & Regional Planning, Queen's University, Bachelors in Architecture, Laval University and is a Military Engineer.
Gaëtan has worked internationally with the City of Moscow, the Strelka Institute, the United Nations and the Canadian government. He was selected as jury member for a prestigious international design competition. Count on Gaëtan to create innovative design solutions.
Formerly operating as Royer Design & Planning (created in Jan. 1986) CityState Consulting Group was incorporated in 2014. CityState is now headquartered in Port Moody, B.C. and has a second office in Sechelt, B.C.
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