Where planning meets purpose.
We are grounded in bringing people and place together through purposeful community engagement, planning and policy analysis.
What We Do
As accredited planners, Alinea Community Planning provides expertise in community planning, project management and public and interest holder engagement.
Within our three services areas – planning, engagement and project management – we bring a collaborative approach to planning through community dialogue to find practical solutions to complex issues that achieve successful outcomes for resilient, equitable and communities and places.
Our Service Areas
From initial concept to final execution, we’re here to guide you every step of the way
Planning and Land Use
From housing needs assessments to land use planning and bylaw drafting, we guide your projects from vision to implementation.
Engagement
We create accessible engagement programs that build trust, deepen understanding, and ensure community voices guide every stage of the planning process.
Project Management
We provide clear, organized project management that guides complex land use and community planning projects from early visioning through analysis, engagement, and implementation.
Our Team
Alinea Community Planning was founded by Jason Locke, MA, RPP, MCIP in 2024 as a British Columbia based land use planning and engagement practice. A Registered Professional Planner with more than 15 years of experience, Jason has held leadership roles across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Jason is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and an IAP2-trained engagement practitioner who specializes in helping communities make informed, practical, and forward-thinking decisions. His experience spans housing needs assessments, land use plans, policy development, and the drafting of official community plans and zoning bylaws
Through his firm, Alinea Community Planning, Jason works closely with municipalities, Indigenous communities, and development partners across British Columbia. He is known for translating complex planning issues into clear, actionable strategies that reflect local values and priorities.
Jason believes that good planning is about connection—between people, policies, and place. Whether leading an engagement process, drafting a bylaw, or advising on a development strategy, he brings a balance of creativity, pragmatism, and integrity to every project.
Selected Projects
Alinea Community Planning works with communities across BC on land use planning, housing strategies, and engagement. Below are selected projects that highlight recent work and outcomes.
