Andrew Spencer

Andrew is deeply interested in how design, regulation and markets interact to shape cities.

With extensive experience in planning, urban design and urban economics, he provides clients with a balanced perspective on the challenges they face and potential solutions.

Andrew has managed many high impact projects for public and private clients - from analysing apartment design standards for the state government to conducting employment land studies for local councils and working with industry associations to identify issues affecting infill supply.

As well as leading multi-disciplinary teams, Andrew expertise’s extends to building complex models, mapping and spatial analysis, and producing high-quality graphics and data visualisations.

Before Andrew joined our team, he held roles in the NSW Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, NSW Urban Cities Taskforce and the Urban Design Advisory Service.

A keen author and presenter, Andrew is a sessional lecturer at The University of Melbourne, teaching planning theory and urban design studies. He has also contributed to significant research projects including our award-winning rental affordability index and The University of Melbourne’s Transforming Housing: Affordable Housing for All.

A Tasmanian by birth, Andrew enjoys the outdoors, bike-packing adventures, and good food.