Strategic Advisors

Miquel Barceló

For over 30 years, Miquel has participated in the definition, implementation, and execution of policies and both public and private projects in the fields of innovation, R&D, technology transfer, clusters, innovative urban development, industry, and quality.

Eleanor Fawcett

Eleanor is the Head of Design at the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation in London, U.K. Eleanor’s contributions span spatial strategies, policy and grassroots placemaking, and the seamless execution of transformative projects that redefine urban landscapes.

Nate Hommel

Nate is the Director of Planning and Design at University City District (UCD) based in Philadelphia, U.S. Nate uses his expertise in urban design, progressive placemaking and tactical urbanism to enhance urban quality of life.

Ted Hyman

Ted is Partner at ZGF Architects LLP based in Los Angeles, U.S. Ted shapes the firm’s trajectory and defines its leadership in crafting strategies that seamlessly integrate sustainable systems, materials, and cutting-edge technology.

Dennis Lower

For 25 years, Dennis has been a practitioner creating innovation communities that position regions to be competitive in the national and global technology economy.

Philipp Rode

Co-founder of the Urban Age program at the London School of Economics, where he is executive director of LSE Cities and associate professorial lecturer in the School of Public Policy.

Maria Paulina Villa

Paulina has spent her career conceptualizing and advancing transformative urban projects in the South American city of Medellín in Colombia.

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