I lead on community review and research for Frame Projects. I have set up community panels for the Isle of Dogs, Old Kent Road and the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation. I recently led the development for cross-sectoral design principles for the National Infrastructure Commission, and have worked with the GLA on design quality management. I have recently set up new design review panels for Euston and for Watford Borough Council. I work with other panels, including Camden, Haringey, Redbridge and the HS2 Independent Design Panel.I am a writer, walker and urban researcher. My most recent book is 'London's Lost Rivers: A Walker's Guide Volume 2' (Strange Attractor, 2019). Also 'Low Country: Brexit on the Essex Coast' (Penned in the Margins, 2018) - shortlisted for the 2019 New Angle Prize; 'Camden Town: Dreams of Another London' (British Library Publications, 2017); 'Vanished City: London's Lost Neighbourhoods' (Strange Attractor, 2014); and 'London’s Lost Rivers: A Walkers Guide' (Strange Attractor Press, 2011). https://tombolton.co.ukI have a PhD from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, on the history and development of London railway terminals and their neighbourhoods.I am a professional researcher and research manager, specialising in urban economies, architecture, urban design, city development, planning, and regeneration.I am an experienced writer and communicator, with proven project management, negotiation and policy influencing skills. Track record of working with public bodies, third sector, national, regional and local government, professional bodies and research councils.I am also an independent theatre reviewer at https://tombolton.co.uk/category/theatre-blog, member of http://mytheatremates.com/; a former Olivier Awards judge; and a music reviewer for thequietus.com.