Cities Director I Urban Futures at BDP

Founder of Urban World Matters

Natalia Uribe is an international urbanist based in London with nearly 25 years of experience shaping places and communities across the globe. With a foundation in architecture and Fine Art, and an advanced specialisation in cities at the London School of Economics, she brings a unique blend of creative insight, analytical rigour and global perspective to the complex challenges of urbanisation.

Her career spans more than 25 countries, including the Middle East, the UK, and Latin America, where she has collaborated with governments, public agencies, and private-sector organisations to deliver transformative urban visions. From large-scale masterplans and new city districts to urban regeneration strategies and placemaking frameworks, her work is driven by a commitment to creating equitable, resilient, and regenerative urban legacies.

She adopts a cross-disciplinary approach, integrating design, environmental sustainability, and social ecosystems to craft innovative design solutions. Her expertise encompasses advisory roles, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and the development of placemaking and social impact strategies that align with the Sustainable Development Goals. Through her practice, as a leader, mentor and facilitator, she thrives on fostering meaningful collaboration. Whether guiding multicultural teams, co‑creating with communities, or supporting clients in shaping a shared vision for a regenerative urban future.

Qualifications

1997 – 2002 Fine Art – National University of Colombia, Medellin – Colombia.

1997 – 2001 Architecture – Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín – Colombia.

Register Architect, CPNAA2003

2016 – 2018 Exc. MSc in Cities – LSE London