Founded in 1989, Jackson-Brown Associates Inc. is an Ottawa-based, facilities planning and project management firm that specializes in the development of facilities for non-profit, public and community service agencies and institutions which include:
· community
health and resource centres
· health and social service agencies
· affordable housing and group homes
Jackson-Brown Associates provides the experience of a developer to agencies or organizations that do not have their own in-house development capacity. They work closely with clients, other professionals and contractors to protect the client's interests and ensure quality, timely and cost effective development.
Jackson-Brown Associates has the necessary skills in project planning, development management and marketing. They also offer a wide range of consulting services from conducting functional and project feasibility studies to providing development consulting and project management services.
Jackson-Brown Associates derives enormous satisfaction from working with clients that provide valuable and important services to the community. They pride themselves on developing facilities that are functional, welcoming, cost effective and aesthetically pleasing.
Jackson-Brown Associates Inc. is a member of the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association. Philip Brown is a Registered Professional Planner and is an associate member of the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada.
Mission Statement and Commitment to Clients
Mission Statement
To provide expert, professional and ethical consultative services related to project management, planning and development.
The avenues of communication are always open.
Jackson-Brown Associates holds the key to diminishing the anxiety and stress typically associated with a capital project within public and community service organizations. They believe that the single, most important factor in reducing anxiety and stress is to keep people fully informed. With the avenues of communication always open, an effective exchange and use of information is possible. Thus, the organization is able to consistently make informed decisions in a timely manner.
Jackson-Brown Associates brings the skills of a developer to your organization.
Jackson-Brown Associates provides the experience of a developer to agencies or organizations that do not have their own in-house development capacity. They work closely with clients, other professionals and contractors to protect the client's interests and ensure quality, timely and cost effective development. Phil Brown explains: "We become the agency’s personal development team. We liaise and negotiate on behalf of the organization. Our expertise is in dealing, as equals, with the various people in the development industry including property owners, realtors, landlords, builders and municipal planners We also help in consultations with key groups, individuals or other agencies within the community. This offers a tremendous advantage to the organization because it is able to continue to do what it does best -- provide its specialized services to the community. At the same time, the organization can rely on us to take charge of the development process.”
Jackson-Brown Associates has the necessary skills in project planning, development management and marketing. They also offer a wide range of consulting services from conducting functional and project feasibility studies to providing development consulting and project management services.
Jackson-Brown Associates derives enormous satisfaction from working with clients that provide valuable and important services to the community. They pride themselves on developing facilities that are functional, welcoming, cost effective and aesthetically pleasing. Joanne Jackson explains: "We value the opportunity. to work on facilities that benefit society and where citizens obtain essential services. We are passionate about helping to create buildings that reflect our skills and values."
Facilities
planning is part of the process.
Jackson-Brown Associates are experts in establishing the initial functional
and spatial requirements for a new facility whether it is for a community
health centre, resource centre or other community agency. Their in-depth studies
clearly identify needs, review development strategies and set out a business
case for funding.
Commitment to Clients
Jackson-Brown Associates recognizes the issues of greatest importance to non-profit organizations:
· their
risk tolerance
· the political environment within which they work
· the processes they must go through to obtain funding
Jackson-Brown Associates is committed to utilizing their professional skills to develop the fight strategies for each client This includes dealing with the many hassles associated with finding, building and moving into a new place. These processes aren't on anybody's wish list.
Jackson-Brown Associates will do the utmost to make the project happen with the least amount of upheaval and stress to the organization. They can even help clients develop political strategies to obtain funding and other approvals.
Jackson-Brown Associates readily assesses the agency's situation and requirements in order to assist everyone involved make the decisions that are right for the organization. Jackson-Brown Associates guarantees:
· thorough
research
· market knowledge
· attention to detail
· effective communication
· thorough financial analysis
· careful analysis of options
· solid risk assessment
· comprehensive planning
· timely process management
· accountability
Because of their vast experience in project management, Jackson-Brown Associates
enjoys a reputation for creative and effective planning and successful outcomes
for every project they undertake. Their strengths are in the following:
· creative problem solving
· team management-building and managing successful teams
· developing strategic plans that work
· utilizing practical strategies and processes
· communicating effectively and persuasively
· effective financial planning and management
Jackson-Brown Associates becomes the facilitators, the managers and the trouble shooters for any project they undertake.
Principals
Joanne Jackson, B.A. & Philip Brown, B.A., M.Sc. (Pl), R.P.P
The principals of Jackson-Brown Associates Inc. are Philip Brown and Joanne Jackson. Philip Brown is a Registered Professional Planner (RPP) and Ms. Jackson has a special expertise in property management and facilities planning. Both Philip and Joanne ace licensed, experienced, real estate sales representatives with Coldwell Banker In this capacity they work directly with clients when leasing properties or acquiring properties for development. Jackson-Brown Associates has a well-established reputation for using exceptional creativity and planning and superior team building. Their foremost strengths are in their ability to immerse themselves in the project and stay on top of the processes associated with the project. They never lose sight of client objectives, and utilize to the utmost, the highly skilled professionals that become part of their project team, whether they are architects, lawyers, engineers or appraisers.
Testimonials
Comments from some satisfied clients
"I have
marvelled at Jackson-Brown’s native abilities to keep everything together,
in order and under control. When others were losing their heads, they stayed
coot. It has been a pleasure working with them and sharing in a dream to help
people have housing. We could not have done it without them.”
Douglas Ward, Pastoral Team, Kanata Baptist Church
“I've
worked with Jackson-Brown Associates for 10 years... They provide comprehensive
work, they’re absolutely trustworthy and skilled and they provide a
whole range of services including those related to finance, facilitation and
assessment. I trust their judgement and honesty and don't worry about anything
if I’m working with them.”
Dennise Albrecht, Director of External Development, Children's Hospital of
Eastern Ontario
“I've
been more than impressed with Jackson-Browns' depth of knowledge and breadth
of experience. From my personal experience here's how to work with them: hear
what they say, tell them what you need to tell them, ask questions, challenge
them in any way you want, then finally just do as they advise or recommend!"
Paul Welsh, Executive Director of Rideauwood Addiction and Family Services
“Jackson-Brown
Associates are just wonderful to work with. Their knowledge of project management
skills is excellent They guided and provided us with excellent trouble shooting.
They helped us purchase and renovate a building that now houses five community
service organizations. I recommend them highly."
Brian Tardif, Executive Director, Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa
"Phil’s
talent is his ability to handle and manage a million tiny details and at the
same time keep focused on the priorities. Lots and lots o{background material
was available to help us make our decisions. He is very knowledgeable and
experienced about real estate and project management and always had lots of
time to spend with us."
Timothy
T. Simboli, Ph.D., Family Service Centre of Ottawa-Carleton
“I’ve
known Jackson-Brown Associates Inc. since 1990. We have worked on projects
in rural small-town environments. It’s been my experience that Jackson-Brown
has met and exceeded the needs of non-profit boards. Our projects wouldn't
have been completed without their help."
Peter McKenna, Executive Director of the Merrickville District Community Health
Centre
“Jackson-Brown
Associates has a very thorough and comprehensive knowledge of how to make
capital projects work. Both Phil and Joanne pay great attention to detail,
I am very satisfied with the work they have done and recommend them highly
as an excellent team to help move capital projects forward."
Jack McCarthy, Executive Director, Somerset West Community Health Centre
“Jackson-Brown
Associates has been instrumental in leading us through a very exciting capital
project. They assisted us in the development of a facilities study which resulted
in the approval of 1.6 million dollars from the provincial government They
provided professional expertise in project management during the construction
phase… It has been our pleasure to work with such a high-quality, versatile
firm. They show integrity and have a high regard ,for working with anyone
they come into contact with."
Sandra Chant, Executive Director Country Roads Community Health Centre, Portland