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Who We Are
Founded by Kunle Barker and Katie Mills, Natural Places brings decades of expertise in placemaking, sustainable development, and community-driven developments. With 20+ years of industry experience, Kunle has shaped some of the most innovative projects, while Katie’s transformative engagement strategies don’t just connect people—they build lasting communities.
We don’t just add nature—we make it fundamental. Nature isn’t an afterthought; it’s the key to creating places that are more valuable, resilient, and desirable. A thriving community isn’t just built—it’s nurtured.
The challenge isn’t proving nature’s worth; it’s making it integral to how we design and develop towns and cities. Natural Places helps clients embed nature into everyday life, creating places that are vibrant, sustainable, and built to last.
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Who We Work With
We collaborate with landowners, developers, architects, local and central government, and organisations committed to creating better places through nature-led design. Our work ensures that nature is not an afterthought but a core principle that delivers long-term economic, environmental, and social benefits.
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Our Core Services
Visioning & Placemaking Strategy
We embed natural principles at every stage, ensuring developments are holistic, connected, and financially future-proof.
Community Engagement & Programming
We create lasting, nature-focused communities through tailored programmes and long-term operational support.
Natural Entitlement Training
We empower organisations to champion sustainability by embedding nature-led thinking across entire teams.
Project Consultation & Management
We provide expert guidance from concept to completion, ensuring seamless collaboration and strategic execution.
Post-Completion Activation & Long-Term Value
We sustain vibrant places by integrating nature into daily life through community-driven initiatives.
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Why Natural Places?
Nature isn’t just a cost — it adds great value to our built environment. Well-designed, nature-focused spaces enhance well-being, strengthen communities, and drive economic growth. We help clients create vibrant, sustainable, and future-proof places that benefit both people and investors.
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Natural Places Manifesto
We need to create better places, foster communities, and deliver more homes—and nature is a powerful ally in this mission. Nature is our greatest asset, not our enemy. It drives health, creativity, connection, and economic growth. We accept beauty and design as essential—why not nature? It’s time to re-frame the way we build. By working with nature, we create stronger communities, healthier lives, and places that thrive and hold lasting value for generations.
That’s our vision.
That’s Natural Places.
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