Arsalan Makinian

Urban design and sustainability expert, specialized in site analysis and providing strategies that are designed for the specific context. Have experience at the neighbourhood and street scales to improve the quality of life and enable community engagement in urban areas. Worked with cities across various contexts and delivered sustainable solutions across housing, transportation and energy sectors.

Conducted research and development and best practices benchmarking to help cities adapt to climate change and mitigate emissions. Skilled in communication, visualization and supporting collaborative projects across academic and professional contexts. Looking to work in positions that develop frameworks, guidelines and strategies that make cities greener and more inclusive.

Project Coordinator and Event Manager at PilotGreen Project (2024)

• Managed and monitored a EU-funded pilot project on nature-based solutions, turning a vacant land into a vibrant community center.
• Coordinated a webinar and invited researchers and practitioners working on blue-green infrastructure for climate adaptation.
• Led innovation knowledge exchange, capacity building and publication.

Urban Designer at Paydarshahr Architecture Studio (2018 – 2020)

• Produced design frameworks and proposals based on community feedback and contextual limitations and opportunities.
• Facilitated community engagement in urban regeneration and masterplanning projects.
• Proposed creative solutions and bottom-up interventions in design competitions and participatory workshops.
• Prepared feasibility analysis and justification reports for stakeholders and local authorities.

MSc in Urban Climate & Sustainability – Glasgow Caledonian University (2023 – 2025)

MSA in Urban Design – Art University of Isfahan (2020 – 2023)

BEng in Urban Planning – Islamic Azad University (2018 – 2020)