The Transformation Of The Downtown Core, A Plan In Progress

Ron Poon is a respected architect, development consultant, and community leader with more than four decades of experience in architecture, planning, and large-scale development projects across Western Canada.

A graduate of the University of Manitoba, Ron earned a Bachelor of Environment Studies in 1975 followed by a Master of Architecture in 1978. Throughout his distinguished career, he has held senior leadership positions with prominent architectural and development firms, including Executive Vice President for Western Canada at NORR Architects Engineers Planners, President of Arlington Street Developments, and Principal of both Poon McKenzie Architects and Ronald Poon Architect Ltd.

Today, Ron continues to contribute his expertise as a development consultant and strategic advisor. His current work includes serving as Development Consultant for Calgary Heritage Housing, Project Manager for Wing Kei Village's 180-bed long-term care facility, Strategic Advisor to Landstar Development Corporation, and Consultant to Potential Place Society.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Ron has dedicated considerable time to community service and governance. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of Lansdowne Equity Family Office, is a Board and Foundation Member of Closer to Home, and is Executive Director of Wing Kei Social Enterprise. His previous leadership roles include serving on the Board of Directors of Silvera for Seniors, Chair of its Planning Committee, and more than a decade on the Alberta Association of Architects' Complaint Review Committee.

Ron is a retired Life Member of the Alberta Association of Architects and has also been registered as an architect in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and the State of Colorado.

His career reflects a lifelong commitment to thoughtful design, community development, affordable housing, seniors' care, and creating places that improve the lives of those who live, work, and gather within them.