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Mustafa Sherif

Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker | AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Stockholm, Sweden

Biography

Mustafa works with early-stage planning and design that promotes co-creation of places with communities, with a strong focus on children and youth. He is also the host of the international podcast Urbanistica, with listeners in over 145 countries.

Sessions

10:45h

Thematic Keynote | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Measuring Liveability: Evidence-Based Approaches to Urban Futures

Mustafa Sherif AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker Chair

Irene Martín Norman Foster Foundation Head of Research Speaker

#Built Environment, #Urban Design, #Wellbeing

2025-11-05 10:45 2025-11-05 11:05 Europe/Madrid Measuring Liveability: Evidence-Based Approaches to Urban Futures

Urban design profoundly affects wellbeing and social connection. However, standardized metrics often overlook local cultural and contextual nuances, such as climate or inequality, which shape urban experiences. The Norman Foster Institute (NFI) develops participatory methodologies to create wellbeing indicators tailored to each city, guiding practical urban design strategies that respond to communities’ real needs and priorities.

Stage: Infraestructure & Building

Wed 5 10:45h - 11:05h Stage: Infraestructure & Building All Passes

13:25h

Thematic Roundtable | TOMORROW.BUILDING

Tackling The Housing Divide: Making Room for Everyone in Booming Cities

Kim Sarnecki Together Center Chief Executive Officer Speaker

Camila Jordan TETO Brasil Director of Institucional Relations and Advocacy Speaker and Moderator

Andra Stanciu Hometeam Ventures Head of Research & VC Speaker

Mustafa Sherif AFRY & Placemaking Sweden Studio Manager, Urban Planner and Placemaker Chair

#Innovative Housing Models, #Modular Living, #Regulatory Innovation

2025-11-05 13:25 2025-11-05 14:10 Europe/Madrid Tackling The Housing Divide: Making Room for Everyone in Booming Cities

As urban populations grow, the need for affordable, scalable, and sustainable housing is more urgent than ever. From modular construction to smart housing and regulatory innovation, new approaches are reshaping how cities house their residents. How can cross-sector collaboration turn these innovations into lasting, inclusive solutions?

Stage: Infraestructure & Building

Wed 5 13:25h - 14:10h Stage: Infraestructure & Building All Passes