About Us

Domenico ("Miko") Betanzo

Miko is an urban designer with CitySpaces Consulting in Victoria, Canada. Miko holds a PhD in Architecture from the University of Victoria in Wellington, NZ, with a focus on quantifying best practice urban design and on the behavioural aspects of sustainability decisions.

Miko’s research looks at quantifying mixed use, density, connectivity, and accessibility in case study
neighbourhoods and compares these measures against individual values and preferences. From this analysis, the relative “walkability” of an environment can start to be established. This research background helps to inform the evidence based planning and design consultation Miko provides.

Evan Peterson

Evan, also with CitySpaces, is a planner and urban designer with an MA in Planning from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. He has a keen interest in the reconnection of people, places, and the environment through intelligent design.

Prior to CitySpaces, Evan conducted research on the relationships between active transportation, built form, and health at the Centre for Research on Inner City Health in Toronto; in the Health & Community Design Lab at UBC; and with CIHR Applied Public Health Chair Jim Dunn at McMaster University. In each location, Evan researched and/or coordinated the development of walkability (or similar) tools for public sector clients. Additionally, he wrote the Health & Built Environment Brief for LEED-ND Canada.



CitySpaces Consulting Ltd.
cityspaces.ca

CitySpaces is a leading provider of consulting services in Western Canada, specializing in housing, health and education, development planning, community design and communications.

What distinguishes us in the planning and design field is our exceptional experience in coordinating facilities’ projects from concept to completion. Businesses, governments, institutions and non-profit groups rely on CitySpaces for timely analysis, advice and presentations to decision makers. Public engagement is an integral part of our work. CitySpaces takes pride in providing practical, strategic advice and solutions.

Anchored by 10 professional planners, and enriched by staff with specialized experience, we collaborate with our clients to solve problems, communicate ideas, and achieve successful outcomes.