About Us

WHO WE ARE

Connecting Cities with Opportunity

At Urban Spark, we connect cities, organizations, policy makers and public administration authorities with European and national funding opportunities, transforming strategic ideas into projects with measurable results.

Through participatory processes, digital tools, and sustainability-driven design, we help every project grow with a strategic vision, effective management, and a strong social impact.

OUR NAME

The Story Behind Urban Spark

The name Urban Spark reflects both who we are and what we do.
Urban stands for our deep expertise in cities, planning, and urban transformation — as urban planners and strategists dedicated to shaping more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready communities.
Spark is more than energy. It stands for: Strategic Planning for Adaptive and Resilient Knowledge in Urban Contexts.

Strategic

Planning

Adaptive

Resilient

Knowledge

Our Mission

We see every city and organization as a living, evolving ecosystem. Our mission is to turn strategic ideas into sustainable and inclusive spaces where society, economy, and environment thrive together.

Our Goals

Supporting cities in developing strategic, resilient urban plans. Integrating climate action and digital transformation. Ensuring citizens are active partners in every project.

Our Values

Sustainability · Strategic Excellence · Participation & Social Value · Transparency & Accountability · Collaboration & Networking

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Our Core Values

Sustainability & Green Transition

Designing solutions aimed at climate neutrality and building resilient cities.

Strategic Excellence & Innovation

Blending expertise and creativity to deliver projects that make a measurable difference.

Participation & Social Value

Empowering citizens through bottom-up approaches that shape inclusive, relevant strategies.

Transparency & Accountability

Operating with integrity, clarity, and respect for governance principles.

Collaboration & Networking

Building strong partnerships that promote innovation and knowledge exchange across Europe.

OUR COMMITMENT

Zero Waste Policy

Our Zero Waste Policy is at the heart of how we work, both internally and with our clients. We reduce, reuse, recycle and upcycle resources while helping partners integrate circular economy practices into their projects.

Internal

Waste reduction, digital workflows, minimal printing, and lower carbon operations.

Client Support

Zero-waste project design, circular strategies, and carbon-neutral planning.

Monitoring

Performance indicators and continuous optimization of resource efficiency.

RESPONSIBLE BY DESIGN

ESG Strategy

Urban Spark's ESG Strategy is embedded in everything we do — from internal operations to client projects. We promote responsible, sustainable, and inclusive growth.

Environmental

Reducing carbon emissions, promoting green and digital solutions.

Social

Empowering communities, inclusion, and participatory governance.

Governance

Transparency, compliance, and digital efficiency in all projects.

Get to know us

Our team

Io Chatzivaryti

Urban Planner & Policy Innovator

Giorgos Tselepidis

Economist - Financial Manager

Christina Karkalaki

Project Manager

Maria Katsikari

Trainer- Project Manager

Anthi Panagiotou

Senior Expert in EU projects