Mellissa Neighbour

Melissa Neighbour is a visionary urban planner and sustainability specialist on a mission to create cities that amplify human potential and nurture the natural environment. As the owner and Director of Sky Planning, a purpose-driven town planning consultancy in Sydney, and co-founder of Sydney YIMBY, she champions progressive, inclusive urbanism. Melissa has developed and implemented award-winning sustainable development projects across Australia. A sought-after consultant and speaker, she regularly advises government and industry and presents at major fora including TEDx, on the innovations, trends and forces that are shaping urbanism and defining our communities.