Tod Cell_Abhinav Kumar

Urban Planner and Architect with 2+ years of experience spanning architectural practice to Planning projects supporting Transit-oriented development (TOD) initiatives at the TOD Cell, MoHUA. Skilled in monitoring project implementation progress, maintaining TOD databases for MoHUA and Quarterly progress reports, and coordinating with government officials and nodal person across states/UTs and other TA Consultants.

Experience in supporting government-led and multilateral-funded urban development initiatives, coordinating with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and other key stakeholders. Contributed to city development planning, including health and tourism infrastructure assessment, DPR preparation, TOD Plan preparation, and Town Planning Schemes. Proficient in research, policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, documentation, and evidence-based planning to support sustainable urban development.

Urban Planner, TOD Cell, MoHUA — Asian Development Bank (ADB)-supported programme at Institute of Urban Transport (India) (2025-05 – Present)

• Support technical experts in the IUT-TOD Cell, MoHUA, coordinating directly with MoHUA officials and ADB Technical Assistance (TA) teams on the National TOD Policy agenda.
• Led compilation of TOD database covering TOD-related data and information from 20 States/UTs against parameters including influence zone, FAR/FSI, revenue-sharing mechanisms, and Transfer of Development Rights (TDR); prepared a draft multi-state database submitted to ADB and MoHUA.
• Compiled findings into a Three-Volume TOD Compendium: Volume I – TOD in India (context and status from state/city data); Volume II – TOD Planning & Regulatory Parameters (detailed analysis, best practices and recommendations); Volume III – TOD Implementation Toolkit (indicators and checklists for LAP/TOD Plan preparation).
• Contributed to Quarterly Reports, technical notes, presentations, and draft SOPs supporting the National TOD Policy, and helped track implementation milestones across the programme.
• Undertook stakeholder consultations and coordination meetings with state and city officials.
• Contributed as a part of Management team in successfully conducting Urban Mobility conference, 2025

Space Occupancy Management Intern at Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE, India) (2024-06 – 2024-08)

• Prepared efficient, innovative workplace layouts in AutoCAD; analysed space-utilisation plans and produced supporting reports and presentations.

Junior Architect at Mysterio Design (2022-06 – 2023-07)

• Worked on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across design and execution stages, including the Amelia Mines rehabilitation and redevelopment project.
• Coordinated with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective communication and smooth project execution.

Master of Urban Planning in Urban Planning – School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (2023-08 – 2025-05)

Bachelor of Architecture in Architecture – School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi (2017-08 – 2022-05)