What is your favorite sound? Mine is the sound of stereotypes crashing down. I was asked to give a short reflection at this year’s ISOCARP World Planning Congress as part of a ‘Women in Planning’ event. I was the last to speak. As I listened to the other speakers before me, I couldn\’t stop writing […]
Showing up as yourself Read More »
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Short interview with TGU Read More »
Well, not exactly a whole house… and definitely not on my own. Here’s what happened… In July, I put my hand up to go on a trip with Habitat for Humanity to Indonesia. This was part of Arup\’s Community Engagement programme, and I was fortunate to be one of five Arup volunteers chosen to join
The time Huda built a house… Read More »
I have to start by apologizing for the silence on this blog during the past couple of months…”dissertation” is all I can say. If you’re wondering about my research topic, this article I wrote recently might give you a clue, although the story unfolding is turning out to be a lot ‘juicier’ than I expected. More on
The first 10 years of my career Read More »
Congratulations to all those who will be finishing up their university degrees in the coming few weeks. You are probably looking forward to applying your hard-earned knowledge and skills in the real world. I am regularly approached for advice on starting a career in environmental and sustainability consulting, given that it is a relatively new field
Looking to start a career in environmental sustainability consulting? Read More »