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About Yvonne Yeung MBA Mcip Rpp Pmp Leed Nd Ap Oala Csla
Yvonne Yeung is a Principal and Practice Lead for Planning Sustainable Cities and Communities at Hatch in Toronto, Ontario. She has extensive experience in urban design and planning, having held various leadership roles and contributed to numerous award-winning projects throughout her career.
Work at Hatch
Currently, Yvonne Yeung serves as Principal and Practice Lead for Planning Sustainable Cities and Communities at Hatch. She has held this position since 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In her role, she focuses on urban solutions that promote sustainability and enhance community planning. Her expertise contributes to Hatch's mission of creating resilient urban environments.
Education and Expertise
Yvonne Yeung holds an MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, which she completed from 2018 to 2020. She also studied Urban Design at the University of Toronto's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, earning a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, she participated in the Creative Destruction Lab, focusing on Smart Cities in 2019. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in urban design and planning.
Background
Yvonne Yeung has a diverse professional background in urban design and planning. She worked at The MBTW Group as a Project Manager from 2000 to 2008 and later served as an Urban Designer at Urban Strategies Inc. from 2008 to 2010. She held the position of Head of Urban Design at the City of Brampton from 2019 to 2022 and was a Senior Planner at the City of Markham from 2011 to 2019. Her career also includes a role as CEO at SDG Strategies from 2022 to 2023.
Achievements
Yvonne Yeung has received recognition for her contributions to urban design. She is a recipient of the American Society of Landscape Architects Honour Award. Additionally, she founded the 'Getting to Transit-Oriented Communities Initiative', which focuses on strategic engagement in North America. Her projects have garnered awards from various organizations, including the Waterfront Centre in Washington DC and the Canadian Institute of Planners.
Professional Involvement
Yvonne Yeung is actively involved in various professional organizations. She serves as a ULI Curtis Infrastructure Fellow and is part of the Infrastructure Forum Leadership since 2022. She has been a speaker at notable platforms such as the Urban Land Institute and UN-Habitat. Her past memberships include the City of Toronto Public Art Commission and the Canadian Standards Association Design Standards Committee.