Municipal Advisory Services
Strategic Guidance for Smarter Public Governance
Local governments and community leaders face complex challenges in delivering infrastructure and services, from aging roads and facilities to rapid population growth, budget constraints, and the need for sustainable development.
Aurora Project Solutions provides municipal advisory services that empower councils and administrations to make informed, future-focused decisions. We understand that leading successful municipal initiatives often requires balancing diverse interests; elected council priorities, public needs, and staff expertise must all align behind a common vision.
Our team brings an external perspective and deep experience to help bridge these interests, ensuring that plans are both technically sound and community oriented. We work closely with municipalities, regional districts, and Indigenous communities to chart a path forward for infrastructure and economic development.
Every community is unique, so we tailor our approach to local values and circumstances, whether it’s a rural township or a First Nations community. By working within each community’s environmental and social requirements and building local capacity through training and support, we help foster stronger governance and economic growth.
Our team assists in setting strategic priorities and long-term capital plans, examining projects in exceptional detail to ensure they align with community goals and are built to stand the test of time. From identifying funding opportunities to engaging citizens in the planning process, we provide end-to-end guidance so that municipal leaders can confidently steer their communities toward a more resilient and prosperous future.
Services include:
Capital Project Prioritization: Evaluating and prioritizing potential projects or capital investments based on community benefit, urgency, regulatory requirements, and lifecycle cost, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
Financial Advisory and Funding Strategies: Supporting budget development, financial modeling, and debt management, as well as identifying and applying for grants or alternative funding sources to finance critical projects.
Governance and Organizational Improvement: Strengthening municipal governance through policy reviews, process improvements, and council/ staff workshops, helping local governments operate more efficiently and accountably.
Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships: Guiding municipalities on fulfilling duty-to-consult obligations and building respectful partnerships with Indigenous and First Nations communities on joint initiatives, infrastructure projects, and service agreements.
Community Engagement and Communications: Designing and facilitating public consultation processes, stakeholder meetings, and communication plans that build public support and incorporate community feedback into decision-making.
Sustainability and Resilience Advisory: Integrating sustainability and climate resilience into municipal plans and policies – from green infrastructure solutions to emergency preparedness improvements, so that communities are environmentally and economically resilient for decades to come.