From blog to journalism: a decade of urban stories
May 15, 2026
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Cities are where the most pressing challenges of our time play out, and also where some of the most inspiring solutions emerge. My work sits at the intersection of urban development and communications: I write solutions-focused stories, develop communication strategies for international organisations, and train the next generation of urban journalists. Based in London, I have been working with cities, communities, and development organisations across four continents since 2016.
In the words of the iconic Jane Jacobs:
“Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.”
In this spirit and in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 11, I help international organisations and urban practitioners communicate what works through solutions-focused journalism, communications consulting, and training.
Writing: Solutions journalism that makes complex urban topics accessible and actionable. Read my work here.
Consulting: Strategic communications for development agencies, NGOs, and urban practitioners. Work with me.
Teaching: Workshops, lectures, and the Urban Solutions Journalism Academy.
Since 2016, I have been writing about cities that are getting things right and helping organisations communicate their own work more effectively. I am an urban journalist and communications consultant, and I work at the intersection of sustainable urban development, solutions journalism, and strategic communications.
I write, consult on communications, give guest lectures and mentor students, and I also teach, for example in the
Urban Solutions Journalism Academy.
To work with me, please get in touch via laura@parcitypatory.org.
