Avinash is a Vice President and Global Director of the Center of Excellence for Urban Analytics at AECOM. Over the past 25 years in the industry, Avinash has been involved in innovation with the intersection of technology, strategic planning, and design with a holistic, data-driven approach. He has a bachelor’s degree in urban planning and a master’s degree in landscape architecture.
Avinash has worked on projects around the world and has specific experience in large scale master planning and urban design, smart city strategy, energy and infrastructure planning with a specialization in scenario planning, decision support with multi-criteria modeling and analytics, digital twins and visualizations/simulations for public, private sector and military clients. He is the chief architect of AECOM’s Sustainable Systems Integration Model (SSIM™) – an award winning digital tool for strategic master planning at site, city or regional scales and the Triple Bottom Line Model for comprehensive multi-criteria analysis for infrastructure and design projects.
Courses
The Future of Mobility: Sustainable, Human-Centered Urban Design
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2:00-3:30pm EST
There is a shift happening in cities today with more and more sustainable and human-centered mobility options, including public transit enhancements, the promotion of walking and cycling, and the design of mixed-use neighborhoods. Explore the impact of emerging mobility technologies and the importance of policy in shaping urban mobility in this crucial course charting the future of mobility in cities.
You’ll develop the tools to analyze and evaluate mobility solutions, integrate them into urban design, and advocate for policy changes that support sustainable urban spaces. You’ll also acquire the practical skills to implement emerging technological solutions and sustainable transportation options in real-world projects. This course is your key to designing sustainable, human-centric urban spaces and actively engaging in urban planning processes. Presented in partnership with the Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC).