Services

Planning, Policy & Place-Based Strategy

Supporting planning, development and place-based strategies that connect policy, governance and delivery. I help organisations navigate complex planning and development challenges, translating evidence and policy into practical strategies that support sustainable, inclusive and resilient places.

Areas of support

• Planning policy, strategy and analysis
• Place-based strategis and action planning
• Governance, implementation and delivery
• Evidence-informed decision making
• Planning research and evaluation

Who I work with

• Local authorities and public agencies
• Housing and regeneration organisations
• Built environment and professional organisations
• Community and place partnerships

Regeneration & Placemaking

Supporting neighbourhood, town centre and community regeneration through collaborative approaches that recognise the character, history and identity of places, while translating local priorities into practical approaches to regeneration and place-based change.

Areas of support

• Regeneration strategies and action plans
• Placemaking strategies and approaches
• Place-based planning and regeneration
• Heritage, place character and local identity
• Community-led regeneration

Climate Resilience & Blue Green Infrastructure

Applying blue green infrastructure, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and nature-based solutions to support climate adaptation, environmental resilience and more liveable places. My work connects environmental evidence with the planning and design of places that respond to water, climate and community needs.

Areas of support

• Blue green infrastructure planning and strategies
• Water Sensitive Urban Design
• Climate adaptation and resilience planning
• Nature-based solutions
• Integrating environmental resilience into placemaking and regeneration
• Research and evidence to inform policy and practice

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning

Designing and facilitating participatory processes that bring communities, stakeholders and decision-makers together to explore challenges, share knowledge and shape better places. I use collaborative and creative approaches to support meaningful engagement, informed decision-making and the co-design of solutions that reflect local needs and aspirations.

Areas of support

• Community and Stakeholder engagement
• Participatory planning and co-design
• Facilitated dialogue and partnership working
• Community engagement strategies
• Co-design workshops
• Collaborative placemaking

Approaches include

• Planning for Real®
• LEGO® Serious Play®
• Participatory mapping
• Serious games and other participatory approaches

Research, Evaluation & Knowledge Exchange

Applying research and evidence to real-world challenges in planning, regeneration, placemaking and climate resilience. I work with organisations and research partners to develop insights, evaluate approaches and translate knowledge into practical recommendations that inform policy, practice and decision-making.

Areas of support

• Applied research and collaborative research projects
• Project evaluation, impact assessment and organisational learning
• Knowledge exchange and research engagement
• Translating research findings into policy and practice

Training, Workshops & Facilitation

Designing and delivering tailored training, workshops and facilitated sessions that build knowledge, encourage collaboration and help groups work through complex challenges. Drawing on planning practice, research and participatory methods, I create purposeful learning experiences for professional, organisational and community audiences.

Areas of support

• Professional training and development
• Collaborative and strategic workshops
• Serious games and creative learning
• Facilitation
• Guest lectures and presentations
• Knowledge-sharing events