Hello, my name is Kasturi Acharya. I am an urban planner, project coordinator, and architect specializing in aviation planning, with experience in terminal, landside, and spatial planning at major hub airports. Grounded in a passion for equitable design, livable cities, and inclusive public spaces, my work combines aviation planning, urban design, and data-driven analysis. Based in Chicago, I bring a systems-oriented approach to complex infrastructure environments. Below are a few of my core skill sets:    

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Spatial Planning

Urban design 

Land regulations

Historic Preservation

Community Engagement & Outreach

Transportation 

Geospatial analysis

Critical analysis

 

Growing up in the suburbs of Mumbai, India, I developed an early curiosity about the city’s urban fabric and how its growth responds to the needs of diverse population groups. This interest in understanding urban dynamics continued through my undergraduate studies in architecture at the University of Mumbai, where I gained a strong foundation in building design and learned to evaluate architecture in relation to its broader context and environment.

 

​Through my education and professional experiences in both planning and architecture, I aspire to contribute to the creation of healthier, more equitable, and resilient cities. I seek to channel my passion for spatial planning to reimagine and reinvigorate spaces, infusing them with renewed purpose and vitality.