About Us
At Nethery Planning, we believe in the power of change—embracing it and its potential to make better communities. Founded on the principle of delivering results without the runaround, we stand for progress, transparency, and innovation in municipal planning. Our founder's passion for solving problems drives us to clear the fog around municipal procedures, offering a beacon of clarity for individuals and developers navigating the complexities of city hall.
Our Mission
At Nethery Planning, we're building more than structures; we're building trust. We're dedicated to nurturing relationships with our neighbours and fostering a comprehensive understanding of the planning process. The outputs are better communities through enhanced municipal policies, regulations, and developments.
About Our Founder
Joe Nethery (BES, MPA, MCIP, RPP) is in his seventeenth-year of working as a Registered Professional Planner. He was once introduced by a mayor as able to make zoning “fun”, a badge of honour he has used on his CV ever since. Joe has long delivered quality projects in over 30 Ontario municipalities, plus Alberta, Nova Scotia, and New Zealand. He brings positivity, stability, transparency, balance, and good cheer to his work–and applies these core values in his relationships.
Joe has one Award of Excellence from the Ontario Professional Planners Institute for his work with the Town of Oakville on its Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review. Joe has been qualified at the Ontario Land Tribunal and Niagara Escarpment Hearing Office as an expert in land use planning. Joe is also a captivating public speaker and thought leader, with 11 appearances on conference panels and six published articles in professional journals.
He is planting roots in Hamilton (Dundas) with his partner, their three kids, dog, and cherry tomato planters.
