Scott Pickles, AAA Architect, MBA, FRAIC, LEED AP

Scott is a seasoned real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience providing strategic advisory and infrastructure consulting services to public, private, and not-for-profit clients across North America. As Managing Director at Urban Equation, Scott leads sustainable real estate advisory services, delivering end-to-end solutions that integrate strategy, finance, business, and sustainability into every project. Scott’s career spans roles as an architect, developer, municipal leader, and head of consulting practices at multiple brokerages, and now includes his collaboration with Windmill Development at Urban Equation, giving him distinct expertise and a unique perspective to recognize opportunities and unlock long-term performance across real estate, investment, and sustainable development.

With a strong commitment to sustainable real estate development and corporate social responsibility, Scott embeds environmental stewardship into his work, ensuring lasting value and innovation for his clients. His leadership combines technical expertise as a Registered Architect with practical experience in real estate development, investment, and municipal government.

Scott has successfully guided complex initiatives in strategic service and capital planning, public-sector capital investment, commercial and residential development, and government-led land projects across Canada. His proven ability to build trust among diverse stakeholders, align visions, and navigate competing priorities ensures informed decision-making and transformative outcomes.

His expertise spans strategic planning and development, feasibility analysis, portfolio and project management, financial analysis, negotiation, and business process design. As a Green MBA and LEED Accredited Professional, Scott integrates sustainability and corporate responsibility into real estate and infrastructure investments, driving both organizational success and positive community impact.