Tessa Knox-Grant has been appointed as Arup’s new Sustainable Transport Australasia Lead, with the firm looking to create inclusive cities through holistic transport planning.
Knox-Grant was formerly the Executive Director at Transport for NSW. Arup’s Cities, Planning & Design Lead in Australasia, Jonathan Kinghorn, says the appointment underlines the company’s desire to create sustainable, inclusive cities.
“We know that cities are responsible for more than two thirds of global emissions with almost 70 percent of the world’s population set to live in them by 2030,” he says.
“The problems we’re encountering in cities are evolving. Implementing the changes that we need to achieve net zero carbon goals requires the kind of energy and diversity of thought that Arup’s multidisciplinary team bring to the table and developing integrated and inclusive transport networks is a key part of that work.
“Transport networks make up the fabric of urban environments, providing all important links to work, education, social connections, and goods and services that enable thriving, liveable and inclusive cities. With Tessa on board leading Sustainable Transport, we’re in a great position to ‘walk the walk’ and deliver on our commitment to shape a better world through sustainable development.”
Rejoining Arup after 12 years in both the public and private sector, Knox-Grant says she is delighted to have made a return.
“Coming back to Arup feels like a homecoming,” she says.
“Arup’s focus on creating a better world through sustainable development fit perfectly with the values I hold, and my focus on holistic multi-modal transport projects that integrate the varying needs of the community. I’ve always stayed connected to Arup’s strong global network, and I’m enthusiastic to bring the relationships, connections, and industry expertise to help the firm deliver on their inclusive cities agenda.”
