Chris is a highly experienced urban planner with over 20 years of expertise in strategic and development planning across the state, local, and private sectors in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.
Chris’s career has been defined by a focus on large-scale, complex, and high-profile precincts, with a particular emphasis on urban renewal aligned with government investment in transit infrastructure. He is recognised as a trusted advisor to state government agencies such as DPE, TfNSW, INSW, LAHC, and Landcom, as well as numerous local councils, including Northern Beaches, Georges River, Bayside, Wyndham, Stonnington, and Whitehorse.
Chris possesses deep knowledge of contemporary urban planning issues, particularly within urban renewal contexts. He has worked extensively on precincts and strategies designed to foster vibrant, mixed-use, and transit-oriented communities.
Notable projects include:
- Central Station State Significant Precinct: Developing an innovative planning framework for Sydney's iconic Central Station and its surrounds.
- Waterloo Estate and Metro Quarter: Preparing a planning framework to enable the renewal of this significant inner-city social housing esta
- Cherrybrook State Significant Precinct: Creating a framework for the renewal of land around the Cherrybrook Metro station.
- Circular Quay Renewal Precinct: Supporting the revitalisation of Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay.
- Werribee City Centre Strategic Framework Refresh: Guiding the next stage of growth for this major activity centre in Melbourne.
- Brookvale Structure Plan and Manly Place Plan: Providing strategic frameworks for renewal and enhancement in Sydney's Northern Beaches.
In addition, Chris has significant expertise in project management, human resource management, and community engagement. He has shared his insights on urban planning internationally, delivering presentations in the United States and Canada, and serving as a guest lecturer at the University of Queensland.
Chris holds a Bachelor of Built Environment (Urban and Regional Planning), a Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning, and a Master of Urban and Regional Planning. He is a member of the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) and actively contributes to the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA).
