jasonsuresh
Hi! I'm Jason.
I'm an urbanist focused on development in Leeds and London. My practice encompasses the whole ecosystem between people, the visual and the urban. Building on my career in media, I have been heavily engaged in politics and equally city development independently - but now is the time to bring you this experience as one, because I believe that together they can turbocharge our cities.
The issue
Where I want to help
I love exploring new places. Sometimes I'm wowed, but often I see so much missed potential. I believe that there's a lot of quick-wins that, if pursued, could take our towns and cities into new leagues. But I think we'll only get there by thinking again about how we approach development.
Don't just take my word for it
Testimonials
I've loved working with a wide range of people
Quint Boa
Director, Synima
"Jason went above and beyond to create a whole new department to my company. He consistently led with initiative, cared deeply for his clients beyond just the day job and was always an absolute joy to work with"
Richard Hewison
Leader, Rejoin EU
"Jason was amazing at advising on political content and sorting swift production of campaign material during my London mayoral campaign in 2021. Without his incredible work ethic we wouldn't have had a successful party political broadcast."
Charlotte Pugh
Head of Production, Synima
"I've never been more confident in someone! Jason is dedicated and driven to get the project done to the best it possibly can be.
My experience
An insight into some of my core experience and qualifications
Do contact me for a full CV
Synima
Head of Learning & Senior Producer
I spearheaded our company's corporate learning and development offer, alongside working with UK, US and EU corporates on their global marketing teams in my role as Senior Producer.
Volt
I volunteered for several years to run Volt UK's election campaigns and grow their social media profile through regular posts, content creation and website articles. I additionally worked on pan-European projects such as a Citizen's Initiative to bring European High Speed Rail policy change to the European Parliament.
Westminster After Dark
Citizen's Assembly
Over a month, I helped formulate the first ever night time strategy for the City of Westminster. I contributed ideas and helped write up findings into pieces that were later incorporated into the new strategy that is now being introduced.
Skyscrapercity
20+ Years of Engagement and Contribution
I challenge you to find somebody who can give a potted history of Leeds' contemporary development like me. This has been my passion for my adult life and I've learnt, followed and understood the detailed ins and outs of almost every major project in the city since the early noughties.
Westminster After Dark
Citizen's Assembly
Over a month, I helped formulate the first ever night time strategy for the City of Westminster. I contributed ideas and helped write up findings into pieces that were later incorporated into the new strategy that is now being introduced.
Skyscrapercity
20+ Years of Engagement and Contribution
I challenge you to find somebody who can give a potted history of Leeds' contemporary development like me. This has been my passion for my adult life and I've learnt, followed and understood the detailed ins and outs of almost every major project in the city since the early noughties.
Westminster After Dark
Citizen's Assembly
Over a month, I helped formulate the first ever night time strategy for the City of Westminster. I contributed ideas and helped write up findings into pieces that were later incorporated into the new strategy that is now being introduced.
Skyscrapercity
20+ Years of Engagement and Contribution
I challenge you to find somebody who can give a potted history of Leeds' contemporary development like me. This has been my passion for my adult life and I've learnt, followed and understood the detailed ins and outs of almost every major project in the city since the early noughties.
UCL
MSc Urban Studies
A joint programme between The Bartlett School of the Built Environment & the School of Geography, I focused my study on issues of transport, major infrastructure, planning and heritage.
Leeds Arts University
BA Visual Communication
In my undergrad, I built the strong foundation to create professional content, understand how to research and engage audiences, and produce brand messaging accordingly.
Get in Touch
I'd love to hear from you.
I'm open to paid and voluntary opportunities.