About me
I am Nicolas Kersting, an urban planner and project manager at Superwien Urbanism, working at the intersection of public space, sustainable mobility, and climate-resilient urban development. Over the past years I have supported cities and partners across Latin America, Europe, Central Asia, and Africa—helping shape diagnostics, action plans, and pre-feasibility packages that translate ambitious visions into implementable projects.
My work combines technical structuring (from concept to costing and implementation planning) with strong participatory practice. I have designed and facilitated co-creation processes with municipalities, universities, communities, and multidisciplinary expert teams—turning stakeholder insights into street redesigns, green corridors, inclusive public spaces, and nature-based solutions for heat and stormwater challenges. I also support proposal development for donor-funded assignments (including World Bank, ADB, IDB and others), aligning teams, narratives, workplans, and compliance requirements.
As a mentor, I support emerging urban professionals in three areas: (1) building a clear professional direction and portfolio, (2) strengthening practical skills in stakeholder engagement, project structuring, and delivery, and (3) navigating international urban-development work with confidence, cultural sensitivity, and realism—without losing purpose.
Areas of Experience
Sustainable Urbanism
Advanced
Strategic Urban Planning
Expert
Sustainable Mobility
Intermediate
Smart Cities
Advanced
Open Data and Urban Big Data
Intermediate
Climate Resilience
Expert
Urban Regeneration
Advanced
Citizen Participation
Expert
Urban Governance
Advanced
Urban Circular Economy
Intermediate
Local Economic Development
Advanced
Public Space Design
Advanced
Tactical Urbanism
Expert
Gender and City
Intermediate
Childhood and City
Intermediate
Urban Project Management
Expert
International Consulting
Expert
Mentoring Support Areas
Career clarity & professional direction
Advanced
Career strategy & long-term planning
Expert
Professional pivot & career transition
Advanced
Exploring career paths in urban planning
Advanced
International career opportunities
Advanced
Working with international organizations
Expert
Consulting career development (freelance or firm-based)
Intermediate
Entrepreneurship & urban innovation projects
Advanced
Personal positioning & value proposition
Advanced
LinkedIn profile optimization
Advanced
CV & portfolio review
Advanced
Job applications & interview preparation
Advanced
Accessing global job markets
Intermediate
Professional networking & relationship building
Expert
Decision-making support at career turning points
Advanced
Understanding the urban job market
Intermediate
Overcoming career stagnation
Advanced
Professional relocation to another country
Expert
Working in Europe: pathways & opportunities
Advanced
Soft landing & professional integration abroad
Expert
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