Nisha Prasad

Project Officer at AMC

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Thane District, MaharashtraMember since October 4, 2026

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About

I completed my Master’s in Urban Planning from CEPT University, with a background in Architecture and one year of professional experience in the fields of architecture and planning. I believe that urban development holds immense potential to shape and transform the global landscape. As an Urban Planner, my passion lies in addressing complex urban challenges through research and policy Level Decision making, with a strong focus on creating environmentally sustainable and resilient cities.

During my internship as a Research Associate under Prof.

Darshini

Mahadevia for UNEP, I engaged with complex challenges in the climate sector, further deepening my understanding of Environment and sustainability.

Experience

Project Officer at AMC - ICLEI SA - Ahmedabad

(2026-02)

Supporting Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on climate resilience and sustainability projects.
Coordinating and monitoring Urban Development Year (UDY) initiatives across departments.
Assisting in climate-responsive municipal budgeting and project planning.
Supporting CSR project identification, funding mobilization, and CSR portal development.
Exploring climate finance opportunities and funding mechanisms.
Collecting, analyzing, and managing data for reports, assessments, and recommendations.
Preparing policy briefs, technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
Organizing stakeholder consultations, workshops, and capacity-building programs.
Engaging with government agencies, donors, and other key stakeholders.
Representing ICLEI South Asia in meetings and promoting climate-resilient urban development initiatives.
Worked on UCF funding projects for Ahmedabad- PPT, Report writing for the Corporation.

Urban Planner - INI Design Studio - Ahmedabad

(2025-07 - 2025-10)

Dharoi Master Plan (Gujarat Tourism): As an Urban Planner at INI Design Studio, I contributed to the Dharoi Master Plan for tourism development, focusing on proposals for Phase 3 development and new Town Planning (TP) schemes in the area. My role involved formulating development regulations for the master plan and integrating design parameters into the overall planning process to ensure cohesive and sustainable outcomes. Studied latent tourism demand and proposed research strategies to identify and enhance potential tourism opportunities.

Botad River Revitalization

Project (GUDC): My role involved reviewing the RFP and contributing to the preparation of the inception report for the Gujarat Urban Development Company (GUDC). As an Urban Planner, I worked on mapping and analyzing the town’s historical evolution, studying river hydrology, and developing concept presentations and strategies to guide the revitalization process. I also analyzed the city’s climate, environment, and biodiversity to understand its ecological framework. Collaborating closely with the Botad Municipality, I contributed to the area assessment report and developed the

Research Intern (internship) - Ahmedabad University (UN-funded projects: the MOEFCC BTR-1 Project and the UNEP Net Zero Transport Project in Rajkot) - Ahmedabad

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

I gathered and analyzed data, created GIS maps, and conducted surveys for the Ministry of Environment and the UNEP Net Zero Transport Project, enhancing my skills in research, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable transport planning.

Junior Architect - Mamta Shah and Associates - Vadodara

(2022-08 - 2023-01)

As a Junior Architect, I contributed to developing and presenting detailed architectural and planning proposals to VUDA and GMDC.