Sophie Coissieux

Associate - Urban Planning

Sophie joined Hansen Partnership after completing a Master of Urban Planning and Environment at RMIT in 2017.

With more than seven years international experience as a marketing communications manager and event planner in the hospitality, tourism and training sectors, Sophie made a transition into planning after seeking opportunities to make a meaningful contribution to society.

Sophie combines her strong business nous with a passion for urban planning and sustainability and is currently working with clients committed to delivering housing models that challenge the ‘business as usual’ approach.

Tim Norton

Associate - Urban Planning

Tim joined Hansen Partnership in 2018 after moving across the globe from the United Kingdom. He is an Urban Planner with 8 years professional experience of working in the industry.

He currently manages a variety of planning permit applications on behalf of state and local governments as well as private sector clients, assists with the preparation of documentation for the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and contributes to strategic planning policy research and strategy documentation.

Tim’s experience gained both in Australia and in the United Kingdom spans a variety of sectors including residential, community and recreation infrastructure, tourism, commercial, industrial, environment and energy. He is well-versed in the management of complex planning approval processes, coordinating large consultant teams, and liaising with state and local government departments and referral authorities.

His empathetic approach to managing competing stakeholder interests, coupled with his enthusiasm for high quality urban design and sustainable development outcomes, enables him to achieve creative yet fair planning outcomes.

Joanna Spiez

Associate - Landscape Architecture

With over 15 years of experience as a landscape architect in both private and public sector, Joanna worked on landscape architecture projects in three different countries. She brings a unique perspective to each project and has a passion for good design, incorporating sustainable and environmentally conscious design principles into her work.

Joanna has a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale public parks, residential estates, urban renewal projects, and commercial developments. She has a strong understanding of the design process and a keen eye for detail, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, functional, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.

Throughout her career, Joanna has worked with a variety of stakeholders, including developers, contractors, local authorities and the community, to ensure that each design meets the specific needs and requirements of the project. She possess strong communication skills and is able to articulate complex design concepts to a wide range of audiences.

James Kelly

Associate - Urban Design

James is an Associate Urban Designer with experience in both private and public sectors. He has led the production of urban design strategies and was a member of technical advisory teams for for major rail projects on behalf of Victoria’s Big Build Program. Following an initial interest in architecture, James’ interest and expertise evolved into broader city shaping and urban design projects, with a passion for how people engage with urban and natural landscapes.

Throughout his career, James has contributed to, and led urban design projects including built form frameworks, urban design guidelines, structure plans and township planning, urban renewal, infrastructure projects, site and city-scale master planning and place-orientated streetscape design initiatives.

Additionally, James has extensive experience in urban design review, having contributed to the preparation of expert witness statements for VCAT and Planning Panels Victoria for major development and infrastructure propositions.

In the international context, James has contributed to city-scale planning and tourism development projects across South-East Asia, including working with local agencies and stakeholders based abroad. James’ leadership skills have been developed through leading project teams and active engagement with industry groups and the future generations of professionals, through tutoring classes at the University of Melbourne in the Bachelor of Design program.