Architectural & Urban Development Consultant

Architectural & Urban Development Consultant

I help developers and landowners unlock the full potential of their projects. More density, lower costs, faster decisions

Your Development Project Has More Potential Than You Think.

Your Development Project Has More Potential Than You Think.

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Jelle

With 17 years of experience across Belgium and Canada, I bring a rare combination of architectural precision and development strategy. I've led projects from concept to delivery, identifying what's being left on the table and building the path to capture it.

From a single elevation review that saved $2M in construction costs, to a client's pipeline optimization that unlocked 400+ additional units. The gains are real and measurable.

From a single elevation review that saved $2M in construction costs, to a client's pipeline optimization that unlocked 400+ additional units. The gains are real and measurable.

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Years of experience

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$ Billion pipeline managed

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$ Billion pipeline managed

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additional units found

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$ Million cost saved

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$ Million cost saved

services

Feasibility & Density Study

Understand what's possible before you buy — or unlock more value before you build. Fast, clear analysis of what a site can realistically deliver.

Site & Zoning analysis

Feasibility study

KPI / Density options

Amenity and programming analysis

Feasibility & Density Study

Understand what's possible before you buy — or unlock more value before you build. Fast, clear analysis of what a site can realistically deliver.

Site & Zoning analysis

Feasibility study

KPI / Density options

Amenity and programming analysis

Feasibility & Density Study

Understand what's possible before you buy — or unlock more value before you build. Fast, clear analysis of what a site can realistically deliver.

Site & Zoning analysis

Feasibility study

KPI / Density options

Amenity and programming analysis

Efficiency & Cost Optimization

Reduce construction costs and improve buildability without compromising design quality.

Cost and savings audit

Material optimization

Unit layout improvements

Standardization

Efficiency & Cost Optimization

Reduce construction costs and improve buildability without compromising design quality.

Cost and savings audit

Material optimization

Unit layout improvements

Standardization

Efficiency & Cost Optimization

Reduce construction costs and improve buildability without compromising design quality.

Cost and savings audit

Material optimization

Unit layout improvements

Standardization

Operations Advisory

Streamline how your development team works with architects, engineers, and third-party consultants — from design workflow to delivery.

Work flow audit

Consultant coordination plan

Delivery process review

Team structure

Operations Advisory

Streamline how your development team works with architects, engineers, and third-party consultants — from design workflow to delivery.

Work flow audit

Consultant coordination plan

Delivery process review

Team structure

Operations Advisory

Streamline how your development team works with architects, engineers, and third-party consultants — from design workflow to delivery.

Work flow audit

Consultant coordination plan

Delivery process review

Team structure

Jelle was able to help us develop different density studies on our new acquisition outside Ottawa. He is easy to work with, presents well to the municipality and has provided very valuable feedback on what is possible on our piece of land.

Carina Guzman, Land Development Academy

Jelle was able to help us develop different density studies on our new acquisition outside Ottawa. He is easy to work with, presents well to the municipality and has provided very valuable feedback on what is possible on our piece of land.

Carina Guzman, Land Development Academy

Jelle was able to help us develop different density studies on our new acquisition outside Ottawa. He is easy to work with, presents well to the municipality and has provided very valuable feedback on what is possible on our piece of land.

Carina Guzman, Land Development Academy

I started as an architect, then I became a development strategist.

Over 17 years across Belgium and Canada, I moved from designing buildings to leading the systems that deliver them and discovered that's where the real value gets created or lost. I've managed and continuously improved a major development pipeline, unlocked 10% additional units, and saved millions in construction costs by asking the right questions at the right time.

My approach combines high-level thinking, architectural precision with operational strategy

My process cuts through complexity to show you exactly what your project can deliver and how to get there.

FAQ

Everything you need to know

What type of projects do you work on?

At what stage of a project should I bring you in?

Do you work outside the Ottawa-Gatineau region?

How does an engagement typically work?

Do you work alongside architects and consultants already on the project?

FAQ

Everything you need to know

What type of projects do you work on?

At what stage of a project should I bring you in?

Do you work outside the Ottawa-Gatineau region?

How does an engagement typically work?

Do you work alongside architects and consultants already on the project?

FAQ

Everything you need to know

What type of projects do you work on?

At what stage of a project should I bring you in?

Do you work outside the Ottawa-Gatineau region?

How does an engagement typically work?

Do you work alongside architects and consultants already on the project?

Ready to unlock your project's potential ?

Let's start with a conversation

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Ready to unlock your project's potential ?

Let's start with a conversation

Drone shot of a running track at night

Ready to unlock your project's potential ?

Let's start with a conversation

Drone shot of a running track at night