Carla Robb

Experience

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  GAPP Architects and Urban Designers

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  Intern
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  GAPP Architects & Urban Designers

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2015

  Junior Urban Planner / Urban Designer

  I was involved in a wide range of influential architectural, spatial planning and urban design projects. I was involved in all stages of the project process from spatial strategies, concept design, detailed design and project implementation. I gained skills in the following areas: technical and construction drawings; on site project management; GIS mapping; 3D modelling (involving scheduling and development opportunities); spatial planning; land use and transport planning proposals; policy analysis and project alignment; and urban design frameworks, guidelines and reports. Show less

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  Housing Development Agency

  Mar 2016 - Jan 2018

  Urban Planner and Designer

  Urban Planner & Designer for the Internal National Technical Team (“NTT”) under the office of the CEO. I was responsible for all planning and design aspects which included: providing technical support to the three-core human settlement programmes (Catalytic Projects, Mining Towns and Informal Settlement Upgrades); critiquing existing human settlement projects; and proposing design and planning solutions to a diverse range of problems within the human settlement sector including land tenure; basic service delivery; infrastructure and housing delivery. Show less

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  Urban Space Management

  Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

  General Manager

  General Manager of a small non-profit joint venture company in the Johannesburg (“JHB”) CBD that specializes in sustainable urban management solutions for inner city precincts. I was responsible for all aspects of the business which included: growing the business; building networks within the private and public sectors; and the alignment of private sector projects with municipal plans, strategies and budget allocations.

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  Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU NPC)

  May 2019 - Jun 2023

  Senior Urban Designer

  Urban practitioner, working across two spheres in the organisation, urban design and data management. My key focus is on urban design and data-driven solutions to improve urban management interventions. In line with the VPUU methodology, I practise co design principles and participatory planning, in co creating safer and sustainable neighbourhoods. A key aspect of my work incorporates stakeholder engagements across public sector, private sector and civil society. I am responsible for a diverse range of projects (strategically and on the ground) within the organization, ranging from public investment frameworks in identified neighbourhoods, to research, data analysis and implementation within the informal sector. Some aspects of my work include rolling out surveys to capture basic services delivery details in the informal sector, informal trading plans and improved data systems to influence public sector delivery in informal settlements. Show less

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  TNO

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Project Manager: Sustainable Urban Mobility