Yvonne Yeung Mcip Rpp Leed Ap MBA
About Yvonne Yeung Mcip Rpp Leed Ap MBA
Yvonne Yeung is a Principal and Practice Lead for Planning Sustainable Cities and Communities at Hatch in Toronto, Ontario. With extensive experience in urban design and planning, she has held various leadership roles and contributed to numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing urban sustainability.
Work at Hatch
Yvonne Yeung currently serves as Principal and Practice Lead for Planning Sustainable Cities and Communities at Hatch, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she focuses on developing sustainable urban solutions in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her expertise in urban planning and design is instrumental in guiding projects that aim to create sustainable and livable communities.
Education and Expertise
Yvonne Yeung holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, completed between 2018 and 2020. She also earned a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Toronto's John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, she participated in a study abroad program at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, France, in 1998. Her education is complemented by her expertise in urban design and sustainable city planning.
Background
Yvonne Yeung has a diverse professional background in urban planning and design. She worked as a Senior Planner in Urban Design for the City of Markham from 2011 to 2019 and as Head of Urban Design for the City of Brampton from 2019 to 2022. Her earlier roles include Project Manager positions at The MBTW Group and 105 Gibson Centre, and she served as a Designer at Hassell in 1997. This extensive experience has shaped her approach to sustainable urban development.
Achievements
Yvonne Yeung has made significant contributions to the field of urban planning. She founded the 'Getting to Transit-Oriented Communities Initiative,' promoting strategic engagement across North America. As a ULI Curtis Infrastructure Fellow, she authored the '15-Minute Communities: A Leadership Guide.' Her projects have received recognition from various organizations, including the Waterfront Centre in Washington DC and the Canadian Institute of Planners. She is also a recipient of the American Society of Landscape Architects Honour Award.
Professional Involvement
Yvonne Yeung is actively involved in various professional organizations. She is a founding board member of the OALA Ground Editorial and has served on the Canadian Standards Association Design Standards Committee. Additionally, she has been a past member of the City of Toronto Public Art Commission and the Green Building Certification Institute LEED Review Committee. Her speaking engagements include notable events such as UN-Habitat and Smart Cities Expo.