Strategic planning is in focus with the addition of two new members to our national team. Mehra Jafari joins as Director and Connor Mackenzie steps in as Associate Director – expanding Urbis’ capability in this space.
Mehra is a dynamic and innovative leader with a robust background in strategic planning, infrastructure and urban policy. She has worked on large scale projects of national and international significance across Australia, South East Asia and the Middle East. Mehra is eager to contribute to Urbis’ impact in strategic planning, working closely with government and industry to deliver key priorities for Australians, such as affordable housing and sustainable energy and infrastructure.
“I am absolutely thrilled to join Urbis at such an exciting time. The depth and diversity of expertise here is truly inspiring; I am dedicated to driving impactful change and crafting evidence-based land use solutions that benefit diverse communities.” – Mehra Jafari, Director, Urbis.
“I am dedicated to driving impactful change and crafting evidence-based land use solutions that benefit diverse communities.
– Mehra Jafari, Director
Connor Mackenzie, a strategic planner and designer, has worked on large-scale infrastructure, planning, and urban design projects globally. integrated land use and transport planning, integrated structure and master planning, policy and strategy development, and urban analytics.
“It’s an exciting opportunity to be part of Urbis’ multidisciplinary team, and I’m eager to apply my experience to advance our strategic planning portfolio.” – Connor Mackenzie, Associate Director, Urbis.
Sarah Horsfield, long-serving Director and Co-Lead of NSW Planning team, shares her enthusiasm about the new recruits:
“Mehra and Connor’s combined expertise and innovative approach to strategic planning and shaping policy direction in NSW will undoubtedly strengthen our capabilities and drive our mission to solve complex urban problems and deliver great outcomes for our clients, government and communities.” – Sarah Horsfield, Director, Urbis.
We are confident that our new team members’ expertise will elevate Urbis’ strategic planning and policy initiatives, supporting our goal to shape better cities and communities for a better and more sustainable future.
“Mehra and Connor’s combined expertise and innovative approach to strategic planning … will undoubtedly strengthen our capabilities and drive our mission to solve complex urban problems.
– Sarah Horsfield, Director