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Providing strategic leadership, direction and management of forward planning within the London Borough of Lewisham. The strategic planning team in Lewisham is a multidisciplinary team with expertise in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, heritage and conservation, planning policy and infrastructure planning. The team is recognition of the fundamental relationship between city design, policy making and the delivery of infrastructure in creating successful places.

External tutor and examiner on the Msc. Urban Design and City Planning at the Bartlett School of Planning at UCL. This is a part-time role operating annually between June – September which I have held for three years.

Urban Initiatives Studio was established in October 2012 following a restructuring of Urban Initiatives and specialises in the design and planning of urban change and development. I am one of the founding directors.

Urban Initiatives Studio provides a unique urban design and planning consultancy services for some of the best urban development and regeneration projects throughout Britain and beyond. We have an experienced team of urban designers, architects, town planners and… Show more Urban Initiatives Studio was established in October 2012 following a restructuring of Urban Initiatives and specialises in the design and planning of urban change and development. I am one of the founding directors.

Urban Initiatives Studio provides a unique urban design and planning consultancy services for some of the best urban development and regeneration projects throughout Britain and beyond. We have an experienced team of urban designers, architects, town planners and development experts and work collaboratively with our clients, other urban professionals and the community in a consensus-driven approach, to ensure quality and sustainable outcomes. Our approach is innovative and challenging. We see the bigger picture, think long term and always add value to our client’s projects. Show less