I have spent twenty years working in the market research industry for large corporate companies and as an independent consultant, where I specialised in the built environment and energy sectors. The Landscape Institute (LI) commissioned me in June 2017 to carry out the State of Landscape research study, and I was so interested in what I saw that I decided on a career change. By September of that year, I was enrolled in the Landscape Architecture Masters programme at Birmingham City University. During the three-year course, I continued to be involved with the LI, regularly volunteering at CPD events. Since September 2021 I worked as a Landscape Architect at Pegasus Planning Group in Birmingham and since April 2023 I moved to Ramboll. My favourite landscapes are the under-used and often overlooked edge lands – the peripheral areas where the town becomes country. Exploring here always uncovers beautiful scenes and fascinating pieces of history. One place close to my heart is the Piece Hall in Halifax, Yorkshire. It is an example of where modern styles can work in harmony with Georgian architecture to create a usable and inspiring public space.