Who We Are.
Specialized. Experienced. Innovative.
Clarity Development Advisory is a solutions-driven urban planning and development consulting firm. With extensive experience in achieving land use approvals for great projects and clients, we proudly provide our specialized services and expertise to the development industry in Western Canada.
Our team is dedicated to helping transform properties into their full potential and leading our clients to successful outcomes. With a forward-thinking approach, we see each project as an opportunity to push boundaries, unlock new potential, and to invigorate the communities we serve.
Do you have a project you need assistance with? Got a great idea you would like to bounce off a professional? Contact us today to explore how we can collaborate and bring your vision to life.
We Build On Ideas.
Our Team
Dave Onishenko
MA. Plan, RPP, MCIP
Principal
Dave is the founder and principal of Clarity. As a professional urban planner and development manager, he has over 15 years of experience in the Edmonton region and throughout Western Canada. Dave’s skill set lies in connecting people and ideas, finding solutions where barriers form.
Dave holds a Master’s degree in Planning from the University of Waterloo and is a registered member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. Dave is actively involved in various committees and organizations related to planning and real estate development.
Ranon Soans
MA. Human Geo.
Urban Planner
Ranon is an urban planning specialist with a rigorous understanding of planning processes and development in Alberta. Since joining Clarity in 2019, he has coordinated a variety of projects including complex rezoning applications, public engagement efforts, and larger land use planning proposals.
Ranon holds a Master’s degree in Human Geography from the University of Alberta. He is actively involved in advocating for planning policy changes in Edmonton.
Beril Beyazay
BA. Planning (2025)
Intern Planner
Beril joined Clarity as an urban planning intern in 2024. Currently, Beril is in her final year of a Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning degree at the University of Alberta and is working towards a Sustainability Certificate.
Before joining the Clarity team, she completed an 8-month work term in Planning Coordination at the City of Edmonton, gaining experience with Land Development Applications. Beril is passionate about land development, sustainable urbanism, and placemaking.
Bhavya Mistry
M.Sc.URP, B.Arch
Urban Planner
Bhavya Mistry is an urban planner and designer with experience in both the public and private sectors, working on projects ranging from land development and rezoning to neighbourhood renewal and urban design. With a background in architecture, she brings a design-focused approach to planning, shaping vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable communities. She earned her Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, where her research on streetscapes during COVID-19 highlighted her interest in people-centered urban spaces.
Our Values
We are client focused.
Our unwavering commitment to our clients means we prioritize your needs above all else. We actively listen, engage, and tailor our consulting and land development services to ensure your vision is at the forefront of every project.
We are solutions driven.
We navigate complex land development and planning challenges with experience, innovative thinking, and thoroughly-researched approaches. From concept to completion, we're dedicated to exceeding your expectations with pragmatic, industry-leading solutions.
We are bridge builders.
We know that change can be hard. At Clarity, we are proud bridge builders and facilitators between stakeholders and communities, municipalities and political aspirations, and existing policies and future possibilities.
We do the right thing.
Our commitment to doing the right thing is non-negotiable. This dedication ensures that every aspect of our work is marked by integrity, transparency, and a profound sense of responsibility.