Annie Tennant

Originally trained as an architect and with a Masters of Urban Design from the University of California, Berkeley, Annie’s expertise lies in creating great places for people through design excellence and inclusion. Annie has developed and nurtured relationships and projects that celebrate Country. As such, she works with development teams, designers, architects, engineers, sustainability consultants and building owners to make their developments, both buildings and public spaces, more engaging, responsive, respectful and appropriate to our culture and our climate. With an adept understanding of the planning & development process, as Director Design and Place at Placemaking NSW, Annie supports NSW Government deliver rich place outcomes that reflect and create international best practice. Annie brings a client and government perspective through her work across the built environment, including Urban Strategy, Design Management, Urban Design, Sustainable Design, Social Sustainability, as well as leading reconciliation projects. Annie’s previous roles have included General Manager for Sustainability and Global Diversity and Inclusion Manager for Lendlease, and in consulting in the USA and Australia. Annie is Non-Indigenous Co-Chair of Reconciliation NSW and is on UNSW ADA Dean’s Advisory Council.