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. My work connects evidence, policy, local knowledge and professional practice to support meaningful change across planning, regeneration, placemaking, heritage, community engagement and climate resilience.

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 recognise the character, history and identity of places alongside contemporary planning, investment and regeneration priorities.

Areas of support

  • Regeneration strategies
  • Placemaking approaches
  • Place-based change
  • Heritage and place character
  • 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, placemaking and climate resilience 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, professionals and communities through training, workshops, facilitation and knowledge exchange tailored to their needs, challenges and context.

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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