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Crozier works on elementary, secondary, and private schools as well as post-secondary campuses. Bringing vibrant visions to life.

Education projects are shaped by constraints that other sectors do not face — school sites must function safely for students arriving on foot, by bus, by parent drop-off, and by bicycle, often all at once, twice a day. Securing the entitlements these projects require means coordinating across municipal, board, and agency processes simultaneously.

Crozier works on elementary, secondary, and private schools as well as post-secondary campuses. Our Traffic Impact Studies for school sites focus explicitly on kiss-and-ride circulation, bus operations, and pedestrian safety.

Through more than 10,000 projects across Ontario, Crozier has cultivated deep relationships with Canada’s most respected planning and architecture firms, environmental consultants, and legal advisors. We connect the right specialists to every file, those who know the specific municipality, the specific agency, and the approval pathway the project demands. Complementary disciplines including structural engineering, hydrogeology, environmental consulting, and landscape architecture are brought to bear as each project requires.

McMaster University Student Activity & Fitness Expansion

Hamilton, Ontario

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Upper Canada College

Toronto, Ontario

Toronto Metropolitan University
Master Plan

Toronto, Ontario

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The items below represent the studies, reports, and approvals most frequently required for education projects. Every file is different — this is a curated highlight, not an exhaustive list.

Studies & Deliverables We Prepare

  • Master Plans
  • Accessibility & Pedestrian Realm Studies
  • Functional Servicing Reports (FSR)

Approvals & Permits We Help Secure

  • Municipal Site Plan Approval (SPA)
  • Conservation Authority Permits
  • Public Works & Engineering Approvals

Frequently Asked Questions

What approvals does an education project need in Ontario?

Schools and post-secondary campuses typically require Municipal Site Plan Approval (SPA), Conservation Authority Permits, and Public Works and Engineering Approvals.

What studies and deliverables are typically required?

A typical file includes a Master Plan, Accessibility and Pedestrian Realm Study, and Functional Servicing Report (FSR).

How long does the approvals process take?

Site Plan Approval typically takes 9 to 18 months, with post-secondary expansions often extending beyond 24 months.

Who does Crozier work with?

Crozier works with public and Catholic school boards, private schools, colleges, and universities.

Explore the Full Range of What Crozier Delivers

Every project requires a different combination of studies, reports, and approvals. Visit our dedicated hub pages to explore the complete list of deliverables Crozier prepares and the entitlements we routinely facilitate across all market sectors.

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