Jorian Aantjes is an experienced urban policy advisor currently working at Gemeente Gouda since August 2016, where responsibilities include independent research on business parks. Previously, Jorian completed an internship at Gemeente Zuidplas, focusing on the redevelopment of a sports park and producing a spatial analysis for design purposes. Jorian also served as a swimming instructor for autistic children while studying at Hogeschool Rotterdam. Educational qualifications include a Master in Stedenbouw from Rotterdamse Academie van Bouwkunst (2017 - 2024) and a bachelor’s degree from Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, with a minor in urban design.