HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for strategic planning, core administrative functions, business development, research, and flagship project management for North American operations.

Notable Features:

The office is situated in a repurposed heritage building in a revitalized downtown district, featuring an open-plan design to foster collaboration, dedicated workshop spaces for charrettes, and advanced visualization technology.

Work Culture:

Characterized by a highly collaborative, mission-driven, and intellectually stimulating environment. Emphasis is placed on creative problem-solving, continuous learning, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a strong commitment to community impact and social equity.

HQ Significance:

The Winnipeg location signifies Placemakers' commitment to urban regeneration and its ability to contribute to the vibrancy of mid-sized cities, leveraging local talent and understanding regional contexts.

Values Reflected in HQ: Sustainability (adaptive reuse), community integration (downtown location), innovation (modern workspace within historic shell), and collaboration (open-plan design).

Location:

Placemakers primarily focuses on projects within North America (Canada and the USA) but actively engages in international knowledge-sharing, research collaborations, and occasional consulting for global cities seeking expertise in placemaking and urban regeneration. Functions supported globally include strategic advisory, workshop facilitation, and best-practice research dissemination.

Street Address:

1 Main Street, Suite 500

City:

Winnipeg

State/Province:

MB

Country:

Canada