I am a Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape. I have degrees in both town planning and computing, and finished my PhD (within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Civics) that explored how technology can create the means for an open dialogue around place, and how through these technologies, more meaningful discussions can happen about the future of cities.

My research sits at the intersection of digital technology, design, human–computer interaction and town planning, with a focus on alternative and enhanced tools and methods for participation in planning. These tools and methods include pervasive and wearable computing systems, alongside audio, visual and social media in novel interactive systems. Through this I explore how technologies can be designed, developed and evaluated within real world settings, with the aim of understanding the implications of these for citizen engagement and planning practice.

Thesis title

Technology-enabled planning participation: Designing & deploying digital technology to encourage citizen participation in urban planning

After the PhD

Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape at Newcastle University

Partners

• Nexus
• Newcastle City Council
• The Baltic
• Seven Stores
• MHCLG
• North Tyneside Council
• Baltic
• Stadler
• Gateshead Council
• Churches Conservation Trust