Understanding Project Effects on People and Communities
We take a multi-lens, interdisciplinary approach that considers community services and infrastructure, labour markets, land and resource use, health and well-being, and broader economic conditions.
Socio‑economics Projects
Socio-economic
Our team designs scalable and context-specific research that reflects community priorities and supports informed planning, impact assessment, permitting, and long‑term monitoring. We work with Indigenous Nations, industry, communities, and regulators across Canada, to deliver clear, reliable information that supports balanced, community‑focused decision‑making.
Our socio-economic services include:
- Socio-economic and community health studies
- Community profiles
- Participatory research
- Land and resource use planning and assessment
- Socio-economic effects assessment
- Cumulative effects assessment
- Management and mitigation planning
- Monitoring strategies
- Technical support for regulatory applications
Nina Barton, MRM, BSc, EP
Principal, Socio-economics
Nina brings 20+ years of experience in social and environmental impact assessment, community research, land use planning, and natural resource management. Nina leads the socio-cultural, land use and health components of project-based and strategic impact assessments in BC and across Canada. She works closely with Indigenous nations, industry, government and communities to support responsible development in sectors such as transportation, mining, renewable energy, utilities, oil and gas, and port developments. Nina’s passion is to provide efficient, high quality work that helps clients achieve their goals and improves well-being for people and communities.
