Natalie Hughes

Natalie Hughes is a Senior Planner with more than 20 years of experience in both public and private sector planning environments, bringing deep expertise in policy, development approvals, and community planning to complex real estate projects.

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At Kadus Group, Natalie leads planning strategy and approvals work, guiding projects through the intricacies of land use policy, by-law interpretation, and regulatory frameworks to achieve successful outcomes. She has worked across jurisdictions including Ottawa, Ontario, Northern Quebec, and Nunavut, where she has contributed to a wide range of planning initiatives including master planning, Official Plan and Zoning By-law updates, optimization studies, and major planning applications.

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Natalie is known for her collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and her ability to navigate the technical and stakeholder dimensions of planning work with professionalism and clarity. Her work supports balanced and sustainable community growth while advancing the strategic goals of clients and partners.