Services

Planning, regeneration and collaborative approaches for more liveable, inclusive and resilient places

I bring together planning practice, research and participatory approaches to help organisations and communities navigate complex place-based challenges. Through planning, regeneration, placemaking, community engagement and climate resilience expertise, I connect evidence, policy and practice to support meaningful change.

Blue green infrastructure and placemaking

Planning & Development Strategy

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

Areas of support

  • Planning policy and strategy
  • Place-based approaches
  • Governance and implementation
  • 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 strengthen place identity, resilience and local capacity.

Areas of support

  • Regeneration strategies
  • Placemaking approaches
  • Place-based change
  • Community-led regeneration
  • Partnership working

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.

Areas of support

  • Blue green infrastructure strategies
  • Water Sensitive Urban Design
  • Climate adaptation approaches
  • Nature-based solutions
  • Resilient place planning

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning

Using participatory approaches to support meaningful community engagement, collaborative decision-making and the co-design of places that respond to local needs and aspirations.

Areas of support

  • Participatory planning
  • Community engagement strategies
  • Co-design workshops
  • Collaborative placemaking
  • Stakeholder engagement

Approaches include

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

Research, Evaluation & Knowledge Exchange

Applying research and evidence to planning, regeneration and placemaking to support evaluation, learning and practical decision-making.

Areas of support

  • Applied research projects
  • Evaluation and learning
  • Knowledge exchange activities
  • Research translation into practice

Training, Facilitation & Workshops

Supporting organisations and professionals through workshops, facilitation and knowledge exchange that connect research, practice and emerging challenges in planning and place-making.

Areas of support

  • Professional training
  • Collaborative workshops
  • Facilitation
  • Guest lectures and presentations
  • Knowledge-sharing events

Interested in working together?

Whether you need planning expertise, research support, community engagement or professional learning, I welcome opportunities to collaborate.

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