Goldberg Group – Land Use Planning and Development

Herman Wessels

Senior Planner

Herman joined Goldberg Group in 2023 after working at the Region of Peel. He has a unique planning background with a combination of public and private sector experience in Canada, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.

Herman works on Goldberg Group projects across the GTA, including project management and the preparation of submission materials for planning applications, such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Rental Housing Demolition and Replacement and Minor Variance approvals. Herman holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pretoria in South Africa and is currently working towards membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

Michael S. Goldberg

founding principal

Michael has been continuously practicing since 1983 and is the founding principal of the Goldberg Group, established in 2006.

Michael has experience with a broad spectrum of projects types and scales across Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area, and the Province of Ontario. This includes a range of expropriations, lease arbitrations, municipal amendments (Official Plan, Zoning By-Law), and Subdivisions. Michael provides expert planning testimony to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB), and the Ontario Courts.

Michael is an Ontario Registered Professional Planner (OPPI) and a full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners (MCIP).

mgoldberg@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2100

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Talia Ocean

Intermediate Planner

Talia joined Goldberg Group after previously working in the development industry as a Development Coordinator as well as with another Land Use Planning Firm on several projects across Toronto. This experience required the interaction with interdisciplinary teams in implementing development, Land Use Planning, and Heritage Planning projects.

Talia works on many Goldberg Group projects across the Greater Toronto Area, including involvement in project management and the preparation of planning reports and associated studies in support of various development applications. Talia holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and is currently a candidate member, working towards full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

tocean@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2106

Michelle Tiger

Senior Planner

Michelle joined Goldberg Group in April 2021 as an Intermediate Planner, having previously worked at a Toronto based planning consulting firm.

Michelle manages a variety of land use planning and development applications throughout the Greater Toronto Area. Currently, Michelle regularly prepares planning reports and associated studies supporting Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Rental Housing Demolition and Replacement and Minor Variance approvals. She is also responsible for assisting with the preparation of evidence and materials for applications before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB). Michelle is a Registered Professional Planner and full member of the Canadian Institute of Planners.

mtiger@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2102

Todd Trudelle

Associate

Todd is a Senior Planner with Goldberg Group since the company’s inception in 2006 and brings 30 years of planning experience to the firm. Todd manages a number of land use planning and development applications throughout the Greater Toronto Area from townhouse infill development to complex high-rise mixed-use developments and commercial and institutional developments. Through the years, he has developed a strong working relationship with municipal staff, an integral part of successful discussions through the application process.

Todd has provided expert planning evidence before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and prepares witness statements, affidavits and hearing materials. He has appeared before Council, Committee of Adjustment and conducted Public/Community Consultation Meetings for a variety of applications.

Todd is also responsible for the preparation of planning reports and associated studies supporting Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Rental Housing Demolition and Replacement, Condominium and Minor Variance approvals.

ttrudelle@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2103

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Clay Janzen

Planner

Clay joined Goldberg Group in 2022 after working in a planning role in the telecommunication industry. She gained experience with negotiating leases, facilitating public consultation, and obtaining the necessary approvals in Toronto and throughout rural Ontario. This experience required cooperation with various levels of government, their agencies, and the public.

Clay works on various Goldberg Group projects across the GTA, including project management and the preparation of submission materials for planning applications, such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan, Rental Housing Demolition and Replacement and Minor Variance approvals. Clay holds a Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and is working towards full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

cjanzen@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2104

Morgan Dundas

Planner

Morgan joined Goldberg Group in May 2019 after graduating with a Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University). Morgan works on many Goldberg Group projects across the Greater Toronto Area, including involvement in project management and the preparation of planning reports and associated studies in support of various development applications. Morgan is also responsible for assisting with the preparation of evidence and materials for applications before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB).

Morgan is currently a candidate member, working towards full membership in the Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP).

mdundas@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2107

Marianna Caleca

Planner

Marianna joined Goldberg Group in 2011. She worked as a planner for more than 20 years in her country of origin, Venezuela.

Marianna prepares the graphic material for the different planning reports supporting applications and for the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB) hearings. She is also responsible for the preparation of various reports required in support of planning applications.

mcaleca@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2101

Valentina Chu

Intermediate Planner

Valentina joined Goldberg Group in July 2021. She is a Registered Professional Planner with over 7 years of experience in planning, land development and urban design. Her current role as an Intermediate Planner involves managing and coordinating development application projects of varying scales and complexities across the Greater Toronto Area. Her work involves the preparation of submission materials for planning applications and, when necessary, materials for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings.

Valentina’s previous work experience at a consulting firm exposed her to various private and public sector projects across Ontario. This included involvement in the preparation of municipal policy documents and guidelines, various development approval projects, and the preparation of both visual and written supporting materials in support of her projects.

vchu@goldberggroup.ca

416-322-6364 ext. 2105

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