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I am Elham Bacity, a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer, and architect with nine years of experience delivering sustainable urban development projects across Iran. I have co-led master plans and ecopark initiatives, integrating transport, infrastructure, 3D urban design, and meaningful stakeholder participation to create inclusive, functional urban environments. Now based in Espoo, Finland, I am expanding my expertise in urban studies and planning through the Master of Urban Studies and Planning program at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, while continuing to contribute to innovative design projects and research on urban transformation, gentrification, and sustainable development.…I am Elham Bacity, a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer, and architect with nine years of experience delivering sustainable urban development projects across Iran. I have co-led master plans and ecopark initiatives, integrating transport, infrastructure, 3D urban design, and meaningful stakeholder participation to create inclusive, functional urban environments. Now based in Espoo, Finland, I am expanding my expertise in urban studies and planning through the Master of Urban Studies and Planning program at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, while continuing to contribute to innovative design projects and research on urban transformation, gentrification, and sustainable development.

Elham Bacity

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I am Elham Bacity, a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer, and architect with nine years of experience delivering sustainable urban development projects across Iran. I have co-led master plans and ecopark initiatives, integrating transport, infrastructure, 3D urban design, and meaningful stakeholder participation to create inclusive, functional urban environments. Now based in Espoo, Finland, I am expanding my expertise in urban studies and planning through the Master of Urban Studies and Planning program at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, while continuing to contribute to innovative design projects and research on urban transformation, gentrification, and sustainable development.…I am Elham Bacity, a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer, and architect with nine years of experience delivering sustainable urban development projects across Iran. I have co-led master plans and ecopark initiatives, integrating transport, infrastructure, 3D urban design, and meaningful stakeholder participation to create inclusive, functional urban environments. Now based in Espoo, Finland, I am expanding my expertise in urban studies and planning through the Master of Urban Studies and Planning program at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, while continuing to contribute to innovative design projects and research on urban transformation, gentrification, and sustainable development.

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I am Elham Bacity, a multidisciplinary urban planner, designer, and architect with nine years of experience delivering sustainable urban development projects across Iran. I have co-led master plans and ecopark initiatives, integrating transport, infrastructure, 3D urban design, and meaningful stakeholder participation to create inclusive, functional urban environments.

Now based in Espoo, Finland, I am expanding my expertise in urban studies and planning through the Master of Urban Studies and Planning program at the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, while continuing to contribute to innovative design projects and research on urban transformation, gentrification, and sustainable development.

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Finnish

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Persian

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Work Experience

Teaching Assistant – Quantitative Research Techniques and Analysis in Human Geography at University of Helsinki

October 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Teaching assistant in quantitative research techniques and analysis in human geography; supported lectures and supervised quantitative exercises.

Urban Designer and Architect at Sazeh Pardazi Iran (SPI) Consulting Engineers Co.

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021

Planned and co-designed five railway station areas in Ahvaz, including an award-winning master plan ranked among the top three out of 31 projects for its innovative, inclusive, and multidisciplinary approach integrating transport, infrastructure, and 3D urban design.

Urban Designer and Architect at Sabz Andish Payesh (S.A.P.) Consulting Engineers Co.

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Contributed to the design of a social residential complex in Tehran; worked on the Tehran Greenbelt Ecopark; participated in the Sea Line Park Master Plan; organized Revit and BIM workflow training to enhance design efficiency.

Architectural Designer and Supervisor at Iranian Construction Engineering Organization

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021

Reviewed, designed, and supervised over 50 building projects; promoted from Grade 3 to Grade 1 engineering license.

Lecturer - Architecture & Urban Design at Various Universities (University of Applied Science and Technology (Tehran), Payame Noor University (Kashan), Technical and Vocational University (Kashan), Islamic Azad University (Kashan), University of Kashan)

January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014

Taught six undergraduate courses, including theory, design studios, and software.