Nada Soliman

Nada Soliman

Planning & Development Specialist

Egypt

About

Nada Soliman

Architect & Urbanist | Urban Planning, Regeneration & Placemaking

Cairo, Egypt

+20 100 941 8250 | arch.nadasoliman@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/nada-soliman-82876a77


Nada Soliman

Architect & Urbanist | Urban Planning, Regeneration & Placemaking

Cairo, Egypt

+20 100 941 8250 | arch.nadasoliman@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/nada-soliman-82876a77


Profile

Nada Soliman is an architect and urbanist with an international background in architecture, urban planning, urban regeneration, heritage conservation, placemaking, and sustainable urban development.

Her work combines spatial analysis, research, stakeholder engagement, and contextual design to translate complex urban challenges into practical strategies and spatial interventions. She is particularly interested in creating inclusive, resilient, and people-centred urban environments that strengthen local identity while responding to contemporary social, environmental, and economic needs.

Nada holds an MSc in Urban Management and Development, specialising in Strategic Urban Planning and Policies, from the Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS), Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her academic and professional experience spans projects and initiatives across Egypt, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and the wider MENA region.


Areas of Interest & Expertise:

Urban Regeneration & Revitalisation

Developing context-sensitive strategies for transforming existing neighbourhoods, streets, public spaces, and urban districts.


Heritage Conservation & Adaptive Reuse

Exploring how heritage can remain active within contemporary cities while contributing to community development and local identity.


Placemaking & Public Space

Using people-centred design, stakeholder engagement, and local culture to strengthen social interaction, accessibility, and sense of place.


Strategic Urban Planning

Connecting spatial analysis with governance, policy, stakeholder needs, and long-term urban-development objectives.


Climate Resilience & Circular Development

Integrating environmental performance, resource efficiency, climate adaptation, and community resilience into urban strategies.







Areas of Interest

Sustainable Urbanism
Intermediate
Strategic Urban Planning
Advanced
Climate Resilience
Intermediate
Citizen Participation
Advanced
Urban Governance
Advanced
Urban Circular Economy
Intermediate
Local Economic Development
Advanced
Public Space Design
Intermediate
Urban Project Management
Beginner
International Consulting
Intermediate

Mentoring Support Areas

Career clarity & professional direction
Intermediate
Career strategy & long-term planning
Advanced
Professional pivot & career transition
Intermediate
International career opportunities
Intermediate
Working with international organizations
Beginner
Personal positioning & value proposition
Advanced
CV & portfolio review
Intermediate
Job applications & interview preparation
Intermediate
Understanding the urban job market
Intermediate
Working in Europe: pathways & opportunities
Intermediate

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