About us

Rethinking Cities Ltd. is a small and flexible firm based in South London providing advice to clients in the public, private and charitable sectors.

“a key measure of a civilisation is the quality of experiences that its cities afford its citizens” Kevin Lynch (1972)

With more of us living in cities, it is time to rethink all the elements of how we build and redevelop our urban and suburban environments. Our ethos is that more effort should be given to creating liveable neighbourhoods. We are fervent about transforming the way people experience life in cities. At Rethinking Cities Ltd. we are passionate advocates of sustainable living, and have helped individuals, communities and corporations to realise sustainable opportunities and to modify their lifestyles and practices.

Andrew Stuck is Director and founder of Rethinking Cities Ltd.

For 15 years Andrew has been working in the built environment, public health and transport sectors. He has worked in child and disability advocacy, environmental education and in marketing public awareness initiatives.

Andrew holds post-graduate qualifications in Business, Ecology, Environmental Education, and Urban Design. He is a life-long learner, and has an up-to-date understanding of how the Internet can be applied to deliver education and training. He is an advocate of face-to-face meetings and is the inspiration behind Talk the Walk networking events.

Andrew is also a 'walking artist' and producer - follow his interviews of those involved in walking at Talking Walking.

(c) Brian Galloway Photography

Mel Sutton is Director and founder of Rethinking City Living.

 

Her interest in a holistic approach to health began in the early 1980’s when she managed Peppercorns, a health food shop in Hampstead, London. Here her knowledge on diet and a passion for organic foods began. She has always turned to essential oils, homeopathic and herbal remedies and a good diet for a healthy and joyful life. She trained as a homeopath in 1999 with The Lakeland College and has since continued to expand her learning and knowledge. She completed an Aromatherapy Diploma with Neal’s Yard in 2008 and use oils to assist health, balance and harmony.

Mel uses a variety of skills to help clients move through difficult and challenging times in life. The catalyst for a consultation is often physical. “Physical symptoms mirror where the spirit is out of alignment with our true self and are gifts for change.” Sessions with Mel offer insight into our unique journey and an understanding and respect of our individuality.

"As my understanding of energy medicine has grown I have expanded my sessions with clients into what I believe to be a complete holistic experience. I am an advocate of Yoga and practice daily. It is through this I gain insight into myself and find the stillness required when working with clients within the stresses of city life. I work with wisdom, compassion and knowledge to enable clients to gain an understanding of their health issues."

Rethinking City Living

We work alongside skilled experts who we are delighted to count as associates of Rethinking Cities Ltd.

 

Jemima Stockton is our lead researcher

Jemima is a PhD student in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at University College London. She is investigating how physical environments affect people’s mental health, and the role of physical activity in this relationship.

Jemima is keen to identify reciprocally beneficial relationships between people and place, wherein environments foster human behaviours that are both healthy and pro-environmental.

Jemima has worked in various settings including research laboratories, schools and environmental organisations. She holds an MSc in Molecular Microbiology (Nottingham) and an MSc in Sustainable Development (Exeter).

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