Dean Landy
Dean Landy is an architect and urban designer committed to shaping more sustainable, liveable, and vibrant cities. A Partner at ClarkeHopkinsClarke, he leads the firm’s Cities & Precincts sector, with over 25 years’ experience delivering major new town centres, mixed-use communities, and urban renewal precincts across Australia.
Dean is also the Head of Urban Planning & Design at Rendeavour, Africa’s largest new city developer, which is delivering more than 30,000 acres of new urban development. He is helping shape six new cities in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo — creating homes, jobs, and thriving places for millions.
A recognised thought leader in sustainable urbanism, Dean authored Creating Vibrant Communities, a guide to delivering people-focused, 15-minute cities.
He is also the founder and CEO of One Heart, an NGO transforming lives in East Africa through education and care, breaking cycles of poverty and empowering vulnerable children to thrive.
International Case Study – Rendeavour – Africa’s New City Builder
Rendeavour is the largest developer of new cities in Africa, delivering world-class, mixed-use urban centres that drive economic growth and improve quality of life. Founded by New Zealander Stephen Jennings, and active across 30,000 acres of new urban development in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and the DRC, Rendeavour leads every stage of city-building — from master planning and infrastructure to long-term management. Its flagship project, Tatu City in Nairobi, is a thriving, walkable, and sustainable new 5,000 acre city where businesses, homes, schools, and public spaces are redefining urban living in East Africa.
