Dr Ben Guy, Managing Director

Ben is on a mission to transform the quality and richness of urban project information and communication. He has found that many of the problems with poor outcomes results from a lack of understanding and awareness. Misinformation and miscommunication are hard enough to tackle. But greater depth, pluralism and context with increased comprehension is the higher objective.

Ben’s lifelong involvement for visual design and technology coupled with his passion to see great streets and places built and nourished led him to found and lead the company Urban Circus. He hopes that by people being more aware of their context, they will inherently create intelligent outcomes.

Ben's doctorate in urban design focussed on simplifying planning methods - using visual typologies to strengthen local character. He has a Bachelor of Science from Adelaide University in physics and environmental psychology with a postgraduate town planning degree from Cairns, Queensland.

Samantha Goddard, Business Director

Sam in her role as Business Director and shareholder is responsible for structure, systems, compliance and strategic vision. She ensures the smooth running and sustainability of the business, and is the driving force behind the legal and Quality Assurance system as well as steering its financial rigour through the GFC.

Samantha is actively involved in charitable works. She sits on the Board of the West End Community House. She is involved with the Starlight Foundation. She was actively involved in community business recovery through Disaster Recovery Centres after the Brisbane floods.

Samantha holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of East Anglia.