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Naama Blonder

Architect, Urban Designer, Urban Planner | B.Arch, OAA, RPP, MCIP

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Naama Blonder

Architect, Urban Designer, Urban Planner | B.Arch, OAA, RPP, MCIP

Naama has a bold vision: to change the conversation about what good development can and should look like; with that in mind, she co-founded Smart Density. Naama’s professional work spans across planning and architecture, and by marrying the two disciplines, she brings a deeper and more realistic understanding of how municipal policies take physical shape. Naama practices what she preaches, and lives with her husband and child in a multi-family building in a transit-accessible area of Toronto, where the park is their back yard. You can find more by Naama Blonder at: Twitter: @naama_blonder LinkedIn: @Naama Blonder or @smartdensity

Good planning doesn't equal good design

Naama Blonder Commercial Design National Jun. 23 2025

Cities across North America are making important updates to their planning policies. Many are adopting intensification strategies, allowing a wider range of housing types through zoning changes, and beginning to address challenges like exclusionary zoning and reliance on cars.

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