Andrew Johnston

Our approach is people-centred. For me, the best results come from positive journeys — the process influences the outcome.

“Town planners are the glue knitting everything together. They have to see things from multiple perspectives to create places that work for everyone.

That’s why we believe in planning better places through collaboration. Our approach is people-centred. For me, the best results come from positive journeys — the process influences the outcome.

We unlock opportunity for clients through our expert planning advice. First, we listen, then we put ourselves in the picture to understand the dynamics and find the angles.

The little details can make all the difference in ensuring the best possible results, as does clarity. It sets the tone for what’s to come and, by doing this, helps ease the planning process.”

Andrew founded Made It Together in 2022 to build better places that work for everyone and, in doing so, help rebuild trust and confidence in the planning profession.

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How did you get to where you are now in your career?

By surrounding myself with people more talented than me, constantly learning and knowing when to take the next leap.

How did you get to where you are now in your career?

By surrounding myself with people more talented than me, constantly learning and knowing when to take the next leap.

How did you get to where you are now in your career?

By surrounding myself with people more talented than me, constantly learning and knowing when to take the next leap.

What’s your favourite place or building and why?

The Signal Box at Birmingham New Street Station. When I was little, I’d strain to get a closer look at it out of the train window. It was like no other building. It felt mysterious.

What’s your favourite place or building and why?

The Signal Box at Birmingham New Street Station. When I was little, I’d strain to get a closer look at it out of the train window. It was like no other building. It felt mysterious.

What’s your favourite place or building and why?

The Signal Box at Birmingham New Street Station. When I was little, I’d strain to get a closer look at it out of the train window. It was like no other building. It felt mysterious.

How will cities of the future be different from cities of today?

Cities have always been places where people come together — to talk, trade, share ideas, and pass on culture. I hope that never changes.

How will cities of the future be different from cities of today?

Cities have always been places where people come together — to talk, trade, share ideas, and pass on culture. I hope that never changes.

How will cities of the future be different from cities of today?

Cities have always been places where people come together — to talk, trade, share ideas, and pass on culture. I hope that never changes.

What are your guiding principles?

Be kind. Give generously.

What are your guiding principles?

Be kind. Give generously.

What are your guiding principles?

Be kind. Give generously.

What’s the most effective way of collaborating?

Build trust. It’s the foundation of strong relationships. With trust, you can take people on a real journey.

What’s the most effective way of collaborating?

Build trust. It’s the foundation of strong relationships. With trust, you can take people on a real journey.

What’s the most effective way of collaborating?

Build trust. It’s the foundation of strong relationships. With trust, you can take people on a real journey.

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Our approach is people-centred. For me, the best results come from positive journeys — the process influences the outcome.

Our approach is people-centred. For me, the best results come from positive journeys — the process influences the outcome.

“Town planners are the glue knitting everything together. They have to see things from multiple perspectives to create places that work for everyone.

That’s why we believe in planning better places through collaboration. Our approach is people-centred. For me, the best results come from positive journeys — the process influences the outcome.

We unlock opportunity for clients through our expert planning advice. First, we listen, then we put ourselves in the picture to understand the dynamics and find the angles.

Q&A

How did you get to where you are now in your career?

By surrounding myself with people more talented than me, constantly learning and knowing when to take the next leap.

How did you get to where you are now in your career?

By surrounding myself with people more talented than me, constantly learning and knowing when to take the next leap.

How did you get to where you are now in your career?

By surrounding myself with people more talented than me, constantly learning and knowing when to take the next leap.

What’s your favourite place or building and why?

The Signal Box at Birmingham New Street Station. When I was little, I’d strain to get a closer look at it out of the train window. It was like no other building. It felt mysterious.

What’s your favourite place or building and why?

The Signal Box at Birmingham New Street Station. When I was little, I’d strain to get a closer look at it out of the train window. It was like no other building. It felt mysterious.

What’s your favourite place or building and why?

The Signal Box at Birmingham New Street Station. When I was little, I’d strain to get a closer look at it out of the train window. It was like no other building. It felt mysterious.

How will cities of the future be different from cities of today?

Cities have always been places where people come together — to talk, trade, share ideas, and pass on culture. I hope that never changes.

How will cities of the future be different from cities of today?

Cities have always been places where people come together — to talk, trade, share ideas, and pass on culture. I hope that never changes.

How will cities of the future be different from cities of today?

Cities have always been places where people come together — to talk, trade, share ideas, and pass on culture. I hope that never changes.

What are your guiding principles?

Be kind. Give generously.

What are your guiding principles?

Be kind. Give generously.

What are your guiding principles?

Be kind. Give generously.

What’s the most effective way of collaborating?

Build trust. It’s the foundation of strong relationships. With trust, you can take people on a real journey.

What’s the most effective way of collaborating?

Build trust. It’s the foundation of strong relationships. With trust, you can take people on a real journey.

What’s the most effective way of collaborating?

Build trust. It’s the foundation of strong relationships. With trust, you can take people on a real journey.

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