Rosemarie Maas MSc (1967) is a spatial planner with twenty-five years of experience as a policy advisor in spatial development for sports, physical activity, recreation, and play – ranging from strategic policy to on-the-ground projects. Rosemarie has a fascination for the design of cities that she regularly visits, analyzing the factors that contribute to their success.

Together, the authors form Bureau KM.

Kyra Kuitert BLA RCE (1962) studied landscape architecture and works at Bureau K2 as a public space consultant. In addition to greenery and health, her specialty is social safety. Kyra is a registered CPTED-expert (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) and has published hundreds of articles in professional journals since 1994.

Together, the authors form Bureau KM.