I’m a British-German urban enthusiast based in Hamburg, dedicated to shaping people-centred cities and rethinking how we live, move, and connect.
For over a decade, I’ve worked on cooperative urban development, public participation, and THE mobility transition.
I have approached these challenges from different angles, including academia, public administration, and citizen initiatives. Most recently, I was part of the strategy team leading the redevelopment of Tempelhof Airport, a project that redefines how we repurpose historic urban spaces. At the core of my work is communication. As a trained mediator and certified coach, I believe that how we communicate can be just as important as what we create.
Beyond my professional roles, I actively contribute to paper planes e.V., a think tank dedicated to reimagining city life. Our latest initiative, the Free Street Manifesto, invites the public to explore bold alternatives to car-dominated urban spaces.
Curiosity, dedication, and a keen eye for detail shape my approach to every project. I particularly enjoy asking questions, structuring and simplifying complex topics, developing concepts, and collaborating across disciplines. Over the years, I’ve worked with architects, photographers, and filmmakers to bring urban narratives to life.
I hold a PhD on urban regeneration in Berlin and London and have researched and taught at Humboldt University’s Geography department. My book, The Game of Urban Regeneration (2019), examines who wins and who loses in urban redevelopment, using case studies from London and Berlin to reveal how ‘culture’ and ‘community’ are strategically used in local urban transformation. I also serve on the advisory board for Shared Reading, a project that connects people through literature.