Built for Communities, Designed for Change
Legacy Projects
Crafting Spaces, Shaping Futures
At 6 Degrees Consulting (6DC), we specialize in turning visionary ideas into impactful realities by incubating capital projects. Our consulting services—strategic planning, process management, and innovative design—are tailored to meet your specific needs. With a focus on community engagement, we ensure that every project not only achieves immediate goals but also creates a lasting legacy.
The Difference that matters
At 6DC, we don’t just manage projects; we transform them into meaningful legacies that resonate with the communities they serve.
Our team of experienced partners advises the technical aspects of consultation, engagement, and process management. We offer a full spectrum of services with our ARC Framework ensuring that every detail is expertly handled and aligned with your vision.
The Services
Pre-development
We provide end-to-end support from concept planning to permitting, ensuring projects are set up for success.
Government Funding
We help unlock government-backed incentives and funding programs to optimize project financing.
Fundraising Support
We assist with capital raising strategies, connecting projects with private investors and financial partners.
Execution
Our team manages every facet of project implementation, adhering strictly to the timeline and resource allocations. We focus on efficient resource utilization and proactive issue resolution to keep the project on track and within budget.
Monitoring
We maintain oversight of the project’s progress, tracking milestones and addressing potential issues promptly. This ongoing monitoring aligns the project with its goals and ensures timely adjustments to keep everything on course.
Collaborating with Industry Leaders
For every legacy project, 6 Degrees Consulting collaborates with leading experts to bring innovative, community-focused solutions. With partners specializing in architecture, resource management, and construction, we ensure that every project creates long-term value and leaves a lasting impact.
Managing Principal/6DC
Siva Vimalachandran
With over 15 years of experience, Siva Vimalachandran specializes in community engagement and project leadership. As the former Executive Director of YUSC at York University, he oversaw 250,000 sq/ft of space and led the $72M New Student Centre, delivering it on-time and on-budget. Named one of Canada’s emerging leaders in social impact, Siva also led the $26.3M Tamil Community Centre project. At 6 Degrees Consulting, he partners with public, private, and non-profit sectors to create lasting community legacies.
Director of Construction
Stephen Wong, AIA OAA PMP
With 28 years of experience in residential, transportation, commercial, and institutional design, Stephen is a certified PMP and registered Architect. He brings extensive expertise in construction, design, planning, procurement, and cost management.
Stephen excels at communicating project scope and risk management to stakeholders and has successfully overseen multiple projects valued over $1.2 billion from start to finish, while mentoring team members to ensure accountability and cohesion.
Director of Design
Andrew King, FRAIC, Prix de ROME
Andrew King leads AKAFLDWRK, a design research practice addressing critical environmental and cultural challenges through innovative design solutions. With a focus on public spaces, underrepresented communities, and cultural identity, AKAFLDWRK works across disciplines and geographies. A Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Andrew is recognized as one of the country’s leading design innovators, winning prestigious international awards. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at CANNON DESIGN and Lemay, where he shaped some of Canada’s most iconic public and cultural spaces.