Community Research and co-design for Architecture, Urban Design & Planning

Jennie Savage is an award winning urbanist, creative thinker and social researcher working in the field of architecture, urban design and planning. Her unique, creative approach to understanding people and place grounds big picture, strategic thinking in the fine detail of people’s stories, local knowledge and everyday experience.



 





She's the kind of collaborator who sparks creativity, gives others the confidence to step forward and is able to have fun while engaging in what is fundamentally serious work. And, crucially, she gets the job done."
Simon Wicks, Planner Magazine






Jennie carried out a highly consultative placemaking and spatial design exercise for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, producing a compelling and inspiring book - Future Stories: Tales from BCP Future Lab. With flair and conviction Jennie showed how we can reimagine our town centres, putting people and culture at their heart, and how we could put this into practice.“ Micheal Spender, Head of Culture, BCP Council.






“Jennie ran a great  project I produced called Peveril Gardens, in Southwark in London where her early work with audiences, in particular, residents was formative in the thinking of the project and its final form. Jennie is incredibly hardworking. She possesses impressive engagement skills, and works closely with communities. She is a true team player, and always fosters positive discussions and is a dedicated and knowledgeable person who I would comfortably recommend.” Aldo Rinaldi, Producer, Pevril Gardens