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Discover collaborative solutions for place-based sustainability transitions.

Tailored strategies for creating resilient, community-oriented (r)urban futures.

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WHY I'M HERE

Cities and regions that enable human flourishing and planetary regeneration are possible within our lifetime.

The 20th century’s top-down planning paradigm led to social inequality, ecological degradation, and democratic instability.

Today, we need new, collaborative approaches that prioritize care, craft, creativity and community. Explore how.

WHAT I DO

I empower cities, regions, and organizations to co-create solutions for complex sustainability and transformation challenges.

My work integrates diverse fields

Transformation Science

Environment & Ecology

New Economic Thinking

Urban and Rural Design

Civic Technologies

Innovation Management

Awards

Berlin Social Innovation Award

Research and Insights

Expert Essays, Data Analysis, Academic Publishing, Field Building, Participatory Research Methods, and Proposal Crafting.

Education and Engagement

Interactive Workshops, Keynote Talks, Event Facilitation, Jurorship, Expert Evalutation, and Artistic and Multimedia Content.

Transformation Design

Prototypes, Strategies, Urban Experiments, Governance Models, Business Models, Roadmapping, Consulting, and Community Organizing.

How i do it

An expression of
my values

I ground my work in care, craft, and creativity, striving for collaboration at eye level. Inspired by emancipatory philosophies and community practices, I aim to foster mutual support and peer-to-peer inspiration, ensuring effective and collaborative outcomes.

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CLIENTS & PARTNERS

I’ve partnered with over 25 organizations, including municipalities, ministries, startups, and foundations. I look forward to collaborate with you!

testimonials

Léon is a cross- and unconventional thinker in the best sense, always creating a mindful, loving, and nurturing atmosphere.

Gero Stocksmeier Project Manager

Léon's work on deep urban experimentation is the best and most mature master's thesis I have ever read.

Dodo zu Knyphausen Aufseß Professor of Strategic Management

Léon's interest in socio-ecological economics is a parcel of a larger goal that integrates theory and a strong commitment to social engagement.

Sabine Sané Earth Systems Scientist

I experienced Léon to be very attentive and enthusiastic to learn new things, with an ability to produce impressive results in a wide variety of areas.