GHD has announced that Andrew Porter will move into a new role at the professional services company, elevated to the role of Global Future Communities Lead.
Porter is tasked with leading a number of teams across the globe, assisting clients and their abilities to remain resilient in the wake of population growth, digital disruption, shifting societal expectations and climate change.
The Future Communities arm of the company draws on a wide range of disciplines including planning, engineering, architecture, advisory, digital and movement analytics.
Recent projects delivered via the Future Communities department include designing a park that enables children to play in a safe environment, while also serving as vital stormwater infrastructure; revitalising the historic centre of Bath, England; and reimagining transportation in Tauranga, one of New Zealand’s fastest growing cities.
Porter says his 25 years of experience within the company put him in good stead for the new role.
“Future Communities is our commitment to helping clients achieve connected, resilient, productive and inspired communities, striking the right balance of these four key enablers,” he says.
“I believe the real opportunity for Future Communities is to work with our clients to address the ‘issues that matter most’, with a focus on the human experience of places and spaces.”
