Validated Expert info
Expert can perform Ad hoc expertise missions at network and programme level in relation to:
- Thematic expertise:
> Equality, diversity and inclusion
Summary
Francesca Ansaloni is an urban specialist with over 18 years of experience in research and advisory work, supporting institutions at various levels to make urban projects more inclusive and public spaces more diverse and accessible, particularly within low-income or underserved neighbourhoods. She has worked extensively across Italy, France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
Francesca holds a PhD from the IUAV University of Venice, and has pursued studies in Venice, Nairobi, and London. Her academic and professional work focuses on the concept of spatial justice, both in its theoretical foundations and practical applications.
She is an expert in the design, coordination, and facilitation of citizen engagement initiatives aimed at shaping public spaces and enhancing living environments. She has also led workshops tailored to diverse and mixed audiences and supported the development of governance models that are context-sensitive and inclusive.
Most recently, she has served as an expert for the European Urban Initiative and led the Diversity and Equality thematic area within the New European Bauhaus labelling strategy.