Assaye Mekuriaw
Ur b an Planner and Designer
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WORK EXPERIENCE
ABOUT
PRO SKILLSME BAUHAUS UNIVERSITY & Urban Planner
EIABC in collaboration Emerging City Lab- Rural to Urban Transformation and
Dec 2016 - Dec 2016 Industrialization
An enthusiastic and hardworking Urban Planner Participated on the intensive rural development project
and Designer who enjoys overcoming obstacles workshop intending to devise rural to urban
and going above and beyond to accomplish his transformation,
vision. Assaye has an eye for detail on Environment,
nature based solutions, sustainability, and Green WORLD RESOU Spatial Data Collector
infrastructure planning. He is also committed to -RCE INSTITUTE
create cities that prioritize both nature and people Supported the data collection of spatially
—especially those who are marginalized, low-income georeferenced data for the digital mapping of Addis
9 DEC 2016 – 19 DEC 2016 Ababa Public Transport.
, or disabled. My passion for planning stems from my
rural upbringing, where people and nature coexisted
in harmony. However, in many urban environments,
I have witnessed rivers turn black with pollution, EEC Urban Planner
forests disappear, and communities struggle to find ETHIOPIAN ENGINEERING CORPORATION
spaces that truly support them. I have extensive experience working on a variety of high-
2024 - present impact urban planning projects, including the Chaka Smart
Designing for People City Initiative, Hawassa Waterfront Development, and multi
True urban planning should not only cater to those -ple corridor and local development plans. In these roles, I
who can afford it. Cities should be inclusive, accessible, EDUCATION have demonstrated a strong ability to integrate sustainab
and equitable for everyone—especially those who are -ility, resilience, and community-focused design into urban
often left behind in the planning process. I focus on development.
creating walkable, human-centered spaces, ensuring Addis Ababa University 2014 - 2019
public spaces are designed with accessibility,
affordability, and dignity in mind. DEGREE Urban and Regional Planning
Designing for Nature
Nature is not an afterthought in urban spaces—it is a
necessity. I strive to integrate green infrastructure, river Addis Ababa Tegbareid Polytechnic College
restoration, reforestation, and ecological resilience into
urban design. My goal is to bring back the balance Electronic equipment servicing Level 1
between the built environment and the natural world, Certificate
ensuring cities are sustainable, biodiverse, and
climate-resilient.
LENGUAGES
Through my work, I aim to redesign urban spaces
where both people and nature thrive together
Amharic
—creating cities that are not just livable, but
regenerative.
ENGLISH Agew
CONTACT INFO
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS SOFTWARE SKILLS
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Teamwork & AutoCad
Collaboration:
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& Presentation:
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia & Critical Thinking
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e-aynalem-44ba14183 Sustainability & Illustrator
