Chrisoula Assimopoulos

Architectural and Urban Designer passionate about creating human centred, sustainable, and visually compelling environments. Holds an Integrated Master's Degree in Architecture and has experience across public and private sectors in Canada and Greece. Expert in design, policy review, and multi-stakeholder project management.

Project Manager Urban Design - City of Vaughan - Vaughan, Ontario

(2025-09)

• Manages urban design projects for the City of Vaughan, including the Podium School Feasibility Study, the VMC Streetscape and Open Space Plan Update, the VMC Signage Implementation Plan, and the Public Art Plan.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams, project budgets, and stakeholder communication.
• Delivers design solutions and high-level presentations to City management and agencies

Urban Designer - City of Vaughan - Vaughan, Ontario

(2018-09 - 2025-09)

• OLT expert in the field of Urban Design
• Provided design solutions
• Reviewed site plan, official plan and zoning applications, ensuring design quality and regulatory compliance.
• Served on the Design Review Panel and Sustainability Metrics Committee.
• Developed design guidelines and urban policies for public realm enhancement.

Freelance Architectural Designer - Self-Employed

(2009-07)

• Participates in NeuroAU project to deliver human-centered design guidelines for a new community centre in Ghana
• Designed residential, commercial, and urban projects in Greece.
• Oversaw client relationships, contracts, and site coordination.

Integrated Masters Degree in Architecture - Architecture - University of Patras (2003-09 - 2009-07)