Safiah Moore
About Safiah Moore
Safiah Moore is an Associate and Senior Urban Planner at Arup, with a background in urban planning and user experience design.
Professional Role at Arup
Safiah Moore serves as an Associate at Arup in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she has been working since 2021. In addition to this role, she has been a Senior Urban Planner at Arup in Sydney, Australia, since 2015. Previously, she worked as a Consultant at Arup from 2010 to 2015, focusing on various urban planning and renewal strategies in Sydney. Moore leads the Planning offering for Arup in Indonesia, emphasizing city systems thinking, participatory planning, and sustainability.
Educational Background
Safiah Moore completed a Bachelor of Planning at UNSW Australia, studying Urban Planning from 2005 to 2009. Later, she attended General Assembly in 2014, where she studied Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, and Information Resources Design and achieved expertise in User Experience Design in an 11-month program. This diverse educational background supports her multifaceted approach to urban planning and city systems.
Key Projects and Initiatives
During her tenure at Arup, Safiah Moore managed a significant masterplanning project for the Government of Indonesia. She also developed capacity-building tools for the Asian Cities Climate Change Resilience Network, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation. Furthermore, she piloted the City Resilience Index in collaboration with city actors in Indonesia, aiming to enhance urban resilience against environmental and socio-economic shocks.
Urban Planning Research and Interests
Safiah Moore is deeply engaged in research on urban planning for older people and mental health. Additionally, she is interested in designing for happiness and explores frameworks from various disciplines to tackle complex city projects. Her work often integrates perspectives from sustainability, participatory planning, and city systems thinking to create more resilient and inclusive urban environments.
Contributions to Urban Development in Sydney
In Sydney, Safiah Moore was involved in creating integrated land use and transport strategies and urban renewal strategies. She also worked on digital strategies and vision strategies for cultural institutions such as the State Library of New South Wales and the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. These projects reflect her comprehensive approach to enhancing urban environments through thoughtful planning and innovative solutions.