Leigh Brown

Designing Regenerative Futures

Two decades pioneering resilient communities as head of SEED, now bringing that expertise to shape tomorrow's cities.From revolutionizing national school-based permaculture curriculum to catalyzing youth-led green economies, my work has touched tens of thousands of lives. Now, as our world faces unprecedented challenges, these tested approaches are more relevant than ever.2025 Landscape Architecture Honours Program at UCT.
I’m excited to synthesise decades of practical regeneration design with the formal, academic design rigour of this program.Service Areas
Regenerative Design & Urban Resilience
Crafting sustainable futures through participatory design and systems thinking. Specialized in neighbourhood transformation, water systems, and perennial food landscapes.Strategic Fund Development
Transform vision into reality. With a track record of raising R57.9 million through strategic partnerships, I help organizations build financial sustainability while maximizing social impact.Education Innovation
Pioneer of comprehensive permaculture education programs that achieved 70% green job placement and piloted and developed an Outdoor Classroom program that went national. Expert in curriculum design that drives real-world transformation.• International Conference Speaker
• Deutsche Bank Urban Age Award Winner
• Ashoka Fellowship Nominee
• World Design Capital Recognition"In every crisis lies opportunity. Today's challenges call for proven solutions—and the courage to implement them at scale."Ready to build resilient futures? Let's connect.[email protected]
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