About Jessica Blumberg
Jessica Blumberg Musiker has over 7 years’ experience in urban development consulting, urban design, architecture, project management and project and strategy development. Her key areas of expertise include research, spatial analysis, strategic communication, proposal, project and strategy development and visualisation and communication. Jessica’s primary interest is in social and sustainability-conscious urbanism that is grounded in evidence and backed by economic logic. She enjoys collaboration and working with experts. Jessica has a master’s in architecture and has substantial experience in urban design and development consulting, particularly focused on urbanism that aids economic development in marginalised areas.
In brief
Jessica Blumberg Musiker is an urban development consultant at Rebel, with a background in architecture and urban design. Her architectural master's degree focused on the intersection of urban development and social equity, equipping her with a practical approach that prioritizes context, creativity, and critical analysis.
Jessica has accumulated over seven years of experience in urban development. She has worked with organizations such as UrbanWorks and the Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation, serving clients like the World Bank, FCDO, DBSA, Investec, and various South African municipalities and governmental institutions. In these roles, she had a range of responsibilities, including research, spatial analysis, strategic communication, proposal and strategy development, urban design and master planning, architecture and project management.
A notable project was the Township Economic Development Strategies initiative, which is part of South Africa’s National Treasury’s City Support Programme. This project, based in various marginalised areas, demanded an understanding of policy, effective stakeholder engagement, and the coordination of complex public-private partnerships. The strategies developed encompassed diverse projects, focused on mobility, spatial integration, environmental sustainability, housing, real estate, social infrastructure, urban management and enterprise development.
Jessica's career is marked by a consistent dedication to contributing to the creation of urban environments that are both sustainable and equitable.
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