an urbanist (planning+design) committed to creating resilient and happy cities. I use scenario-driven storytelling, biomimicry and gender-mainstreamed data to shape plans, places and policies that achieve such cities; at the local level, on a global scale. I deliver spatial solutions that are grounded in social and environmental justice, with captivating stories, decisive data and brilliant aesthetics.
What I do
01. Spatial strategy and land use planning
Urban research and analysis/ GIS tools/ Systems thinking/ Geodesign/ Feasibility studies/ Land use integration/ Masterplanning/ Design guidelines/ Circular economy principles/ Resilience strategies/ Regional development
02. Urban design and placemaking
Neighbourhood to street scale/ Concept to detailed drawings/ Design studies/ Placemaking strategies/ Digital or hand production/ 3D renderings/ Scenario-driven delivery
03. Community engagement (inc. nature)
Participatory methods in planning and design/ Community workshops/ Focus on youth and indigenous peoples (NZ)/ Gender-mainstreaming/ Biomimicry/ Ecosystems services/ Public speaking
Previous Roles
Senior Urban Designer Jacobs (Cities and Places, ANZ) New Zealand
Research Consultant Prague Institute of Planning and Development, Czech Republic
Urban Planner Al Burj Engineering Consultants, United Arab Emirates
Intermediate Urban Designer Wellington City Council, New Zealand
Urbanism Intern turned External Consultant arki_lab, Denmark
Active Mobility Research Intern ETH Zürich's Future Cities Lab, Singapore