
ABOUT COMMON GROUND
Our purpose is to shape thriving, inclusive, and resilient cities.
We are an urban development and strategy firm, specializing in regeneration projects. Born in London in 1985, COMMON GROUND has been designing solutions to shape thriving, inclusive, and resilient cities for over three
decades. With our holistic and multidisciplinary approach, we have contributed to the transformation of streets, neighborhoods, and cities across four continents. Through collaboration with public institutions, local governments, and private partners, we enhanced the built environment and contributed to shaping a better future for people living in cities.
In this report, we present our proposal for the regeneration of Adif’s Abroñigal railway dry port in Madrid. As in all our consultancy work, we have approached the project through a holistic framework and multidisciplinary strategies. Our proposal is rooted in deep research, which helped us unleash the full potential of the district, creating a positive and long-term impact in the city.

Hendrik BEKE
Director of Economic &
Policy Research

Selina GÖTZ
Head of Community
Engagement & Social Strategy

Ferdinand Valentin HATECKE
Business Strategist / Director of Market Strategy

Jonathan NG
Lead Urban Planner / Director of Planning & Design

Naomi NJONJO
Project Lead / Director of
Strategic Development

Oreofeoluwa SEGUN
Director of Finance
& Investement

Arlett SERRANO
Director of Marketing & Communications

Julian WAEGER
Director of Partnerships &
Real Estate Strategy