Brenden Jackson is a Senior Writer at Gensler, a global design firm, where he helps to develop the organization’s storytelling, thought leadership, and research.

Though he writes extensively about architecture and interior design, he is especially interested in issues tied to urbanism—from the ways that planning and design shape urban experiences to the challenges that cities face on social, environmental, and planning issues. To that end, Brenden is part of a Gensler research team partnering with Columbia University to develop a toolkit for more sustainable and holistic urban planning strategies, particularly as they relate to socio-economic and environmental factors.

Brenden has also served as a contributing editor for the website Impact Design Hub, which covers social-impact design, and a as writer for Gannett Co., Inc., which is one of the nation’s leading media conglomerates. He holds a B.A. in English from the University of Miami.