Services

Planning & Policy

Supporting better planning decisions through evidence, collaboration and practical experience. I help connect strategic priorities with the realities of delivering sustainable and inclusive places.

Areas of support

• Planning policy and strategy
• Governance and implementation
• Place-based approaches
• Evidence-informed decision making

Who I work with

• Local authorities
• Public agencies
• Professional organisations
• Community partnerships

Placemaking & Urban Design

Helping create places that respond to people, identity and environmental challenges through collaborative planning and design approaches.

Areas of support

• Placemaking strategies
• Urban design approaches
• Place-based research
• Design thinking methods

Blue Green Infrastructure & Climate Resilience

Exploring how blue green infrastructure, Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) and nature-based solutions can support climate adaptation and more resilient places.

Areas of support

• Bluegreen infrastructure strategies
• Water Sensitive Urban Design
• Climate adaptation
• Nature-based solutions

Community Engagement & Co-Design

Creating meaningful opportunities for people and stakeholders to shape the places in which they live and work. I design and facilitate inclusive processes that bring together different perspectives, knowledge and experiences.

Areas of support

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

Approach

• Inclusive participation
• Creative engagement methods
• Stakeholder collaboration

Creative Facilitation

Using creative methods to help groups explore challenges, develop shared understanding and generate ideas. I use structured facilitation approaches to support collaboration, learning and decision-making.

Methods include

• LEGO® Serious Play®
• Planning for Real®
• Serious games approaches
• Collaborative workshops

Research & Knowledge Exchange

Connecting research, policy and professional practice to support innovation and evidence-informed approaches in planning and placemaking.

Areas of support

• Research projects
• Knowledge exchange activities
• Professional learning
• Research translation into practice

Training & Speaking

Sharing knowledge through professional learning, workshops and invited presentations that connect research, practice and emerging challenges in planning.

Areas of support

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