Kristen Wilkes
Kristen is an experienced project manager and versatile strategic planner, with a focus on urban design and a passion for creating healthy and safe neighbourhoods.
Kristen brings a broad spectrum of skills to her work, drawing on two decades of experience in strategic planning, urban design, and project delivery. Her practice is grounded in a commitment to fostering healthy, resilient communities, with a particular focus on neighbourhood character and regional environments.
Kristen thrives in collaborative settings, working closely with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams to shape practical solutions that respond to local needs. Her portfolio spans urban design frameworks, structure planning, neighbourhood character studies, housing strategies, and policy development. She is adept at guiding projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring recommendations are clear, actionable, and ready for statutory exhibition.
Her career has seen her partner with government agencies, private sector firms, and major residential developers, enriching her understanding of diverse perspectives and community priorities. Kristen’s experience working in local government contract roles has given her insight into Council priorities, operations and processes. In her consulting roles, she has honed her leadership in team management, project direction, and business planning across complex, large-scale initiatives.
Kristen continues to champion thoughtful planning and design, predominantly serving regional Victoria. She is passionate about using the planning system as a tool for positive change, striving to create environments that support wellbeing and social sustainability.
