I help bridge the communication gap between city-builders & citizens

Whether you have a planning degree or not

Design Consulting

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Is there a street, block, or building you want to see changed? I'll analyze what's not working and give you the visual story to make your case to anyone skeptical of how design can improve their lives.

Sample Deliverables:

  • Site analysis of your street, block, or building that identifies exactly what isn’t working and why

  • A visual breakdown of the space that anyone can understand

  • A before and after design proposal

  • A presentation ready narrative you can take into any room to make your case for change with confidence.

Results Can Include:

  • The confidence to defend your vision under pressure

  • Decision-makers buying into and implementing your proposal

  • Gained local support for designs that promote safe cities

*dependent on project scope

Speaking

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Most talks and workshops will teach you concepts to improve your city. But mine take it a step further by walking you through why a space fails, how to propose improvements and how to rally the public support needed to make those changes happen.

Sample Deliverables:

  • Keynote or guest lecture (in-person or virtual)

  • Custom workshops tailored to your audience or city

  • Case study breakdowns of streets, parks, and neighborhoods in your city.

  • Audience Q&A or facilitated discussion

Results Can Include:

  • Increased awareness of how space shapes behavior

  • A concrete proposal framework participants can apply to their own city immediately

  • The tools to build public support and bring their community into the conversation