Culture and Communities

Our culture and communities practice helps leaders plan for the future of arts, culture, and local development. We support local government, non-profit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and public-sector funders as they navigate change, from shifting labour markets and funding models to evolving community needs.

We draw on global and cross-sector expertise to tailor our work to local contexts, priorities, and cultural sensitivities. Our experience spans planning, engagement, investment attraction, social finance, and labour market analysis. Whether you’re a cultural organization developing a strategic plan, or local government advancing a tourism, economic development, or culture plan, we can help you move from insight to action.

Through research and collaboration, we translate evidence-based insight into meaningful, actionable recommendations. The result? Clearer decision-making, stronger cultural ecosystems, and lasting impact for communities.

Our Services:

  • Business Planning
  • Culture Plans
  • Economic Impact Assessments
  • Financial Modelling
  • Industry Profiles
  • Municipal and Regional Plans
  • Policy Support
  • Program Evaluation
  • Public and Interest-Holder Engagement
  • Research Studies
  • Sector Development Strategies
  • Social Impact Assessments
  • Strategic Plans

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What our clients say...

Nordicity’s leading talent and insights has enabled Ontario Arts Council to develop a vision and chart a path to continue economic, social and cultural impact. Nordicity’s ability to navigate and break down complex concepts is exceptional. They have been able to move and shift analysis, operational models and execution to serve an ever-changing set of sectors in an ever-changing world. For all of these reasons I would highly recommend Nordicity for any project that seeks to turn complexity into strategy.

Michael MurrayCEO, Ontario Arts Council