“I had the privilege of working with Jason on the most aspirational, challenging, biggest and most complex urban development project that I have encountered in my entire career. Jason’s deep knowledge of urban development and his unwavering passion and love for regenerative development, Indigenous Australia, and our finite environment is infectious and uplifting. Jason played an integral role in creating vision and possibility for our project, yet balanced realism and practicality to ensure the built form and urban environment could be delivered. He is a person of outstanding character, commitment, trust and professionalism. He values teamwork and collaboration and does what he says he will do. I can’t wait for the next opportunity to work with Urban Apostles.”
JASON TWILL, DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
With a career spanning over 20 years’ in urban development, Jason has been at the forefront of built environment transformation. A globally recognised pioneer in innovation districts, alternative housing and regenerative urbanism, Jason’s work is informing the next generation of city making. His career experience includes mixed-use developments throughout New York City, the South Lake Union Innovation District in Seattle and serving as Head of Sustainability and urban innovation strategist for Lendlease Development.
As Director of Urban Apostles, Jason leads a property consulting firm specialising in equitable and regenerative growth strategies for cities. Urban Apostles offers leading-edge urban solutions by working at the intersection of the sharing economy and the art of city making.
Jason is a regular lecturer at multiple Australian and international universities and was appointed Innovation Fellow within the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building at the University of Technology Sydney from 2016-1018 where he led research into regenerative urbanism, housing affordability, and property economics.
He is a co-founder of both the International Living Future Institute and the Green Sports Alliance and originator of the Economics of Change project. In 2018, Jason founded and launched the City Makers’ Guild, an education, advocacy and research group promoting more equitable and inclusive cities.
Jason was designated a LEED Fellow by the United States Green Building Council in 2014, was named a 2015 and 2017 Next City Global Urban Vanguard and is an appointed Champion and advisor to Nightingale Housing in Australia.
RECOGNITION
Finalist, City of Sydney Alternative Housing Ideas Challenge, 2019
Juror Appointment, Planning Institute Australia Awards, 2018
Innovation Fellow Appointment, UTS School of Architecture, 2017-2018
Next City Global Urban Vanguard, 2017
Next City 40 Under 40 Urban Vanguard, 2015
LEED Fellow honorary designation, United States Green Building Council, 2014
Juror Appointment, European Solar Decathlon, 2012
White House Environmental Leadership in Sports Honoree, Green Sports Alliance, 2012
Pivotal Leader Award, 2012
Juror Appointment, American Institute of Architects Code Green Awards, 2012
Mayoral Appointment, Seattle Green Ribbon Commission, 2012
Fellow Appointment, Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies, University of Washington, 2012
Change Agent in Residence Appointment, Bainbridge Graduate Institute, 2012
Advisory Committee for Utility Transformation, President Barack Obama’s Better Buildings Challenge, 2012
Special Advisor, Clinton Climate Initiative 2010 and 2011
Better Brick’s Leadership Award, 2011
Climate Hawk Appointment, Climate Reality Project, 2011