James Rimington
About James Rimington
James Rimington is a Senior Planner at Arup in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with a background in civil engineering and a focus on innovative planning solutions.
Company
James Rimington currently serves as a Senior Planner at Arup in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has been with Arup since 2016, progressing through various roles. His work focuses on advanced planning methodologies and innovative technologies in transport and urban planning.
Title
As a Senior Planner at Arup, James Rimington specializes in urban and transport planning. He has held this position since 2020, contributing significantly to multiple high-impact projects in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
James Rimington holds a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Honours) from Swinburne University of Technology, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering from DTU - Technical University of Denmark in 2014. Through his academic background, James has gained extensive knowledge in civil engineering, transport planning, and the application of advanced technologies.
Background
James Rimington began his career as an Undergraduate Traffic and Transport Engineer at onemilegrid in Collingwood in 2015. He joined Arup as a Graduate Transport Planner in 2016, later advancing to the role of Planner in 2018. James has consistently worked in the New York City area, marrying his engineering expertise with his passion for transport and urban planning.
Technological Innovations in Urban Planning
James Rimington has spearheaded research into computer vision for automating people counting, enhancing pedestrian planning capabilities. He has also explored the use of augmented and virtual reality to study human movement patterns, contributing to innovative experiential planning solutions. His unique approach integrates cutting-edge technologies to improve user experiences within the built environment.