Richard is an accomplished urban designer and urban planner, known for his expertise in creating design strategies and development frameworks. He excels in working with local communities to shape effective spatial strategies and has led major projects for towns and cities. Recognised by the Royal Town Planning Institute as one of the profession’s most inspiring figures, he serves on several design review panels. He is the founding director of Feria Urbanism, a Bournemouth-based, award-winning urban design and urban planning studio.