JOHN
VAN NOSTRAND

John van Nostrand is both a partner in architectsAlliance, and the principal of aA’s affiliated practice, planningAlliance. Over the last three decades, John has been the driving force behind the firms’ domestic and international planning and community development practice.

Locally, John’s vision has had a major impact on Toronto’s Waterfront, where he has been active for more than 20 years. Internationally, John’s practice encompasses housing, churches, health care facilities, schools and urban design projects. His work has been recognized with a number of national and international awards, including the Canadian Urban Institute’s “Brownie” Award, The Waterfront Centre’s Planning Honour, and the Jane Jacobs Prize, awarded by Ideas That Matter to individuals who have made a significant contribution to Toronto’s vitality.