Alexandra Steed is a passionate landscape architect with a deep commitment to the transformative power of landscapes. As a Fellow of the Landscape Institute (FLI) and the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), she has left an indelible mark on environments worldwide. In 2013, Steed founded URBAN, driven by a vision to create landscapes that bring joy and enhance well-being, forging meaningful connections with the natural environment. Beyond her practice, Steed actively advises prestigious organisations such as the Design Council UK and the Government's Office for Place. She shares her knowledge as a lecturer at The Bartlett, UCL, and volunteers her time to empower communities and develop inclusive neighbourhood plans and landscape visions. Her exceptional contributions to landscape architecture have earned her prestigious awards, including the WAFX Award for innovative solutions to global challenges. She has also received The LI Award for Excellence in Tackling Climate Change and won the Best Landscape Architecture Project in the UK. Shortlisted for the Sir David Attenborough Award, Steed's dedication to enhancing biodiversity shines. With extensive experience leading international design teams, she combats climate change and ecological collapse and inspires appreciation for the natural world.