Cities & regions

National, regional & urban planning strategies to create better performing places.

We work with public and private sector organisations to explain how built and natural assets interact with demographic characteristics to shape patterns of daily activity and, in turn, local economic vitality, resident health and carbon emissions.

By harnessing the power of digital modelling we help create the right balance of spatial connectivity, land use attraction and mobility. In doing so, we give strategies a better chance of delivering what they set out to achieve, maximising value and de-risking investment decisions.

Ed Parham
Architect
Director (Innovation & Design)

+44 20 7400 1320
e.parham@spacesyntax.com

Astana 2050 Urban Growth Plan competition

A competition-winning proposal, created using an AI-driven design process, to improve, intensify & grow the capital city of Kazakhstan.

Darwin, City Centre

An award-winning plan to reinforce & extend the city Centre of Darwin, deploying high-quality public realm to attract investment and engage local communities.

Jeddah, Strategic Planning

An evidence-based approach to the physical and spatial regeneration of unplanned areas in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Melbourne Urban Value Modelling

A powerful modelling tool that measures the impact on land values of key urban design factors including spatial connectivity, land use attraction and transport infrastructure.

Nur-Sultan Masterplan 2030

An award-winning urban plan, created using a 'data-driven design' approach, to improve, intensify & grow the capital city of Kazakhstan.

Riyadh, Urban Vision

A vision for a walkable, human-centred city extension that blends learning, living & public life — unlocking new patterns of interaction & urban experience.

Jeddah, Unplanned Settlements

Strategic, evidence-based approach to the improvement of unplanned areas in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Jilin Lightrail Corridor

Optimising station placement & creating connected public spaces for vibrant, accessible urban mobility.

Nur-Sultan, Teknopark Reference Plan

Transforming a former industrial zone into a walkable, energy-efficient urban district that supports healthy living & local economic growth.

Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning

Working with cities across Europe, using digital planning tools and open source data to create Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans.

Walkability Index

A tool to benchmark existing places and test new proposals in terms of whether they deliver walkability or car dependence.

Active Mobility Planning

A set of straightforward techniques to identify opportunities for walking & cycling in urban centres.

Ed Parham
Architect
Director (Innovation & Design)

+44 20 7400 1320
e.parham@spacesyntax.com