What is Place Shaping?

Join us for the first in our place shaping virtual event series to learn more about what Place Shaping is and how it can help reimagine the potential and aspiration of a city, district, town or neighbourhood.

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  • Graham Kelly

    Managing Director

    Portrait of Cathy Russell

    Cathy Russell

    Partner Council

    Graham Kelly

    Managing Director

    Portrait of Cathy Russell

    Cathy Russell

    Partner Council

    Portrait of James Rayner

    James Rayner

    Partner Council

  • September 25, 2024

    12:30 PM - 13:30 PM (your local time)

  • Online

As an industry we’re familiar with place making, but place shaping is a gamechanger for any future urban regeneration or development, with the potential to transform our cities worldwide both environmentally and economically.

Join us for the first LinkedIn event in our place shaping virtual event series to learn more about what Place Shaping is and how it can help reimagine the potential and aspiration of a city, district, town or neighbourhood.

For this Masterclass, our expert speakers will not only provide an introduction to place shaping, but also show it in action with a demonisation of how Okana is applying our place shaping strategy in Liverpool and other major cities to promote healthier living, greater wellbeing and economically stability.

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About the speakers

Graham Kelly

Managing Director

Graham has driven Okana's evolution into a global consultancy, with projects now spanning over 25 countries. He believes that genuine transformation arises from cultural change, not merely technological solutions. Graham is dedicated to growing Okana's influence in shaping the future of the built environment.

Portrait of Cathy Russell

Cathy Russell

Partner Council

Cathy is passionate about shaping healthy, sustainable places which contribute positively to communities, the built and natural environment. She leads Ryder’s placemaking service including research, masterplanning, engagement, planning and heritage across neighbourhood, town, city and strategic scales. Cathy is a Building with Nature Approved Assessor and Healthy Streets Foundation Practitioner, and has presented at the International Healthy City Design conferences.

Portrait of James Rayner

James Rayner

Partner Council

James is city master planner with UPN working across urban scales from city strategies to resilient neighbourhood solutions. Using his global experience and with a special interest in future transit and green development, James’s aim is to bring thoughtful urban insight to clients and communities. He shares a passion for places and the environment with family, friends and colleagues.