[ Urban Innovator, Researcher, and Consultant ]
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Working at the intersection of urban innovation, sustainability, technology, and research, aiming to contribute to more livable, resilient, equitable, and innovative cities.
About
I am an urban planner, researcher, and consultant focused on urban innovation, liveable cities and the role of technology in shaping cities. Over the past years I have coordinated international research projects, led geospatial projects, taught at universities, published academic work andadvised public and private institutions. My work moves between practice and academia, bridging policy, design, and coommunities.
More about me →Selected Works
2026
ViraRUA
Turning the Street into an Active Urban Refuge.A tactical, low-cost intervention reclaiming a residual street corner in Olaias as a small neighbourhood square.
- Tactical Urbanism
- Public Space
- Urban Design
2025
Estrela pela Felicidade
A multidimensional happiness and quality-of-life indicator combining objective data with a survey of 400 residents.
- Urban Analytics
- Wellbeing
- Data Visualization
2025
Portugal Distante
A geospatial study of territorial inequalities in access to essential services across mainland Portugal, for Expresso Journal investigative series.
- Accessibility
- Geospatial Analysis
- Data Journalism
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