WCFS 2025 Matchmaking

2 Sept 2025 | Espoo, Finland

Nazar Kovalenko

Director of ME "Spatial development agency"

Vinnytsia city council

Vinnytsia, Ukraine

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Hi there! I am a spatial planner and a huge patriot of my home city, where I live and work. I would be happy to share the potential of Vinnytsia with you!

My organisation

Vinnytsia city council

Vinnytsia city council

Public Sector

Vinnytsia, Ukraine

At Vinnytsia City Council, we are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of our vibrant community. We work collaboratively with local businesses, organizations, and residents to create innovative solutions and policies that enhance the quality of life for all citizens. Our council is committed to transparency, efficiency, and sustainability, ensuring that Vinnytsia remains a thriving hub of culture and opportunity. The fact that our city was for 7 years in a row proclaimed as the most comfortable city for living, proves it. Together, we strive to build a prosperous future where every voice is heard and valued.
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About me

Born on December 30, 1990, in the village of Kordyshivka, Vinnytsia Raion, Vinnytsia Oblast.

In 2012, I obtained a Bachelor's degree in Geography from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, graduating with honors. In 2011, I participated in the Work and Travel USA program, working for four months at a seafood processing factory in Cordova, Alaska, USA. In 2014, I was accepted into the first year of the Master's program at the University of Vienna's Institute of Geography and Regional Research. In 2019, I obtained a Master's degree in Spatial Studies and Spatial Planning from the University of Vienna. I defended my master's thesis on the topic: "Regeneration of brownfields in post-socialist cities: challenges and opportunities. The case of Vinnytsia, Ukraine."

From 2014 to 2017, due to my studies, I resided in Vienna, Austria. In July 2017, I began an internship at the Department of Economics and Investments of the Vinnytsia City Council. From 2017 to 2018, I attended the CANactions school of urban studies in Kyiv. From 2018 to 2019, I worked on a contract at the regional office of the international governmental organization GIZ as a spatial planning specialist. From 2019 to 2023, I held various positions at the Municipal Enterprise "Institute of Urban Development." Since September 2023, I have been the head of the Municipal Enterprise "Spatial Development Agency" of the Vinnytsia City Council. I am fluent in the following foreign languages: English and German.

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Skills

  • project management
  • spatial planning
  • strategic city development
  • Urban Mobility

Interests

  • urban planning innovations
  • water solutions
  • climate change mitigation and adaptation

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What kind of partners are you looking for?

- Innovation institutions in areas of water solutions - investment funds, ready for the cooperation with both Ukrainian business and municipality - think-thank organizations, interested in working with solutions for Ukrainian cities