Aneesha Marwah, Wendy Holmes, and Anna Growcott, friends and former colleagues at Artspace Projects Inc., have joined forces as independent consultants specializing in arts, urban planning, and creative industries.

Their collective expertise lies in leading cross-sector teams, building unlikely partnerships, elevating the diverse voices of creative communities, and creating right-sized plans that are timely and implementable. With over 50 years and 400 communities of combined experience, they offer a national perspective with a community-driven approach. Learn more about our services here.

Wendy Holmes has over 30 years of experience in real estate, arts management, fundraising, and community engagement. She has led projects in over 300 U.S. cities, focusing on creative infrastructure and space-related challenges. Wendy and Aneesha were colleagues at Artspace Projects Inc. Wendy is part of AWA Collaborative.

Skilled at developing learning tools and opportunities that guide groups through sustainable and equitable growth. A seasoned facilitator and coach, Anna brings teams together to deliver original content through workshops and one on one consultations. Anna is part of AWA Collaborative and Aneesha’s former colleague from Artspace Projects Inc.

At Centro, we believe successful, vibrant places come from passionate people, creative interventions, and sustainable practices. Our innovative services and tools support the development of each of these components, uniting them in service to the creation of a district, a neighborhood, a city center, a community—a place—for people to come together and thrive. Jamie and Aneesha worked together in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Wiggen Consulting collaborates with organizations to foster community engagement. They aim to engage those most impacted and amplify their voices to create change. Their services include project management, training, strategic communications, community engagement planning, and facilitation. Liz and Aneesha were colleagues at Zan Associates and are available together for Minnesota-based projects.

Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) is a national leader in helping communities and organizations across the country create and sustain thriving places. We advise clients on a wide range of community planning, economic development, organizational management, and financial solutions. Aneesha and Amanda are friends from the Masters of Urban Planning and Policy Program at UIC and available for national work.

David Baker, a communications and media specialist in New Orleans, is a master connector, networker, and community builder. David, along with Anna and Aneesha, collaborated on a cohort program in New Orleans and is committed to strengthening the sustainability of the city's arts sector.

Cast is rooted in creativity and culture, and works with organizations, leaders, teams, and boards across sectors. Whether you are launching your work or refreshing your focus, Cast is the added capacity, insight, and expertise to help move you forward. Aneesha and Carl are friends and both fellows of Salzburg Global Seminar.

The 1861 Group is a Chicago-based full-service economic development firm that is driven by data, responsive to the market, focused on growth, and guided by equity. They provide clients with demand analyses, real estate and development strategies, and affordable housing financial analysis and other land use planning tools. Kyle and Aneesha were colleagues at Goodman Williams Group and classmates in the MUPP program at UIC in Chicago.