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Nicki Copley

Having worked on projects in both the public and private sector, in urban and rural settings, Nicki brings a wide experience of landscape design to her practice. Nicki also has a deep understanding of design theory, gained from her initial training in graphic design and her master’s research in landscape architecture. Her work experience spans New Zealand and California and has included several large-scale master plan projects where pedestrian and cycle connectivity was a key focus.

Nicki obtained a Bachelor of Design (majoring in Visual Communication) from Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology in New Zealand, and a Master of Landscape Architecture from Lincoln University in New Zealand.

“Riding a bike is a simple thing but beneficial for so many reasons. For many years, I’ve placed walkability and access to safe biking streets as the key priority for choosing where I live. At Alta, I’m thrilled to be combining my passions for active transport and design to help people access safer and more efficient ways to move around their communities. I’m excited for a future where safe non-vehicular options are the norm.”