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Lisa Prime
Chief Planner at City of Cambridge Ontario
Lisa Prime is the newly appointed Director of Sustainability at Diamond Schmitt, a prominent architectural firm.13 With over 30 years of experience in the field, she is an expert in sustainable communities and innovation planning.2
Professional Background
Prior to joining Diamond Schmitt, Lisa Prime held several notable positions:
- Chief Planner for the City of Cambridge from 2021 to 20243
- Director of Environment, Innovation and Sustainability at Waterfront Toronto for 10 years1
During her tenure at Waterfront Toronto, she worked on significant projects such as the Climate Positive Plan for Villers Island in the Port Lands, which was Toronto's first climate positive precinct.1
Expertise and Achievements
Lisa Prime's areas of expertise include:
- Community planning
- Progressive green building design
- Developing performance-based solutions at an urban scale
- ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)
- Resiliency and sustainability
- Policy development
- Land development
- Smart city technology
- Infrastructure
- Green buildings4
Her work has earned her several accolades, including:
- Urban Land Institute's inaugural Women's Leadership Initiative Championship Team (2014)
- Clean50 Honourable Mention (2012)1
Role at Diamond Schmitt
As the Director of Sustainability at Diamond Schmitt, Lisa Prime is responsible for:
- Guiding the firm's sustainability approach
- Driving strategy and education
- Analyzing the benefits of sustainability initiatives on projects across all sectors15
Her appointment to this role was announced in June 2024, marking a significant step in Diamond Schmitt's commitment to sustainable architecture and design.67
