Connecting the dots between lived experience and lasting change

Hello From Us

We help shape healthy, fair and joyful places by putting people at the heart of planning, design
and development — from city visions to everyday spaces.

We work at every scale — from national policy to neighbourhood plans — to deliver creative
strategies for better places. What sets us apart is how we get there: open, energetic and radically
honest processes that bring people in, build trust and unlock ideas. The result is places that are not
only shaped by their communities, but continue to serve them.

About Us

Working creatively with communities to shape places everyone believes in.

We’re driven by a desire to help communities feel heard, understood and part of the process. By listening deeply, speaking honestly and openly, we build trust — taking the expertise that can only come from local experience and shaping it into clear, practical plans and designs that councils, collaborators and residents believe in.

Our Values

Listen with care. We begin by understanding what truly matters to the people who live, work and spend time in a place. This insight is invaluable and shapes everything that follows.
Make it clear. We demystify planning and design, lifting the lid on complex processes and creating something open, accessible and easy to act on.
Work with energy. Change isn’t always easy, so we design processes that unlock creativity, invite honest conversation and build momentum towards what’s possible.

About Our Name

We chose the name Feria because it reflects what fuels our creativity. Moments beyond work—the places we go, the people we meet, the small adventures—shape our ideas as much as professional experience. Feria comes from the Latin word for ‘free day’, when in ancient times all people were released from work and court was not in session.

These days became occasions for markets, gatherings, and celebrations. Today, in many Latin countries, ‘Feria’ refers to fairs and festivals that transform a city—bringing people together, lifting spirits, and leaving lasting impressions. We hope to do the same.

how we got here

For over 18 years, we have been putting people at the centre of placemaking.

Feria Urbanism was founded in 2007 by Richard Eastham, an urban designer and planner with deep expertise in creating design strategies and development frameworks. Known for his ability to listen, challenge and build trust, Richard has helped communities, councils and developers find common ground, unlocking development while empowering local people.