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STUDIO JENNIE SAVAGE
-COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE-
URBAN DESIGN, PLANNING AND REGENERATION

Co-production can help you ensure that your plans and designs are inclusive, regenerative, shaped by the nuance of local context and driven by community aspiration. I am experienced at co-producing projects with communities to ensure that those who will be most effected, shape plans and outcomes.

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What: Co-production is the process of understanding lived experiences, diverse needs and narratives at a granular level, and the practice of working collaboratively with non-designers to create solutions, share idea generation, design, and decision-making tools.

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Collaborative strategies for change: I use a range of tried and trusted methods such as recording street interviews, setting up participatory workshops and activities, creating networks and holding public events. Each action research process is designed in response to the unique and specific requirements of your project.

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How can I help you? I am excited to work on schemes where there is a genuine commitment to design better places for people. I work with local authorities and as part of place shaping teams.

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Please drop me a line if you would like to find out more.

Jennie delivered an exceptional interdisciplinary piece of research into gender inclusive design. This project is trailblazing in drawing attention to this hugely important issue, in a locally specific way – with simple real world practical proposals that can lead to change that has tangible positive impacts on the lives of women in Tower Hamlets.’’ Natalya Palit, Plan-making Manager, Tower Hamlets.

‘’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 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

“ Jennie is such an inspiration. She has brilliant ideas and has such a drive to bring positive changes to life. Jennie is sensitive to everyone's views and makes sure that all have a voice through the way she researches and collaborates to get projects completed. She does this on time and on budget. Her creativity and innovation shines through every detail of a project, from the way she communicates through events, to the way that she writes and illustrates. I would trust Jennie to deliver in an honest and constructive way, projects that include research, ideas, plans and means of implementation.” Dr. Caroline Jackson FRSA.

“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.

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