A trusted partner in urban development
PVSL is a boutique consultancy that has established a strong reputation as a trusted partner for its strategic perspective, integrated approach, analytical rigor, and technical expertise in sustainable urban development.
From policy to practice
Vision
Unlocking urban assets for livable, productive, and climate-resilient cities
Cities have untapped assets —like land, infrastructure, data and human capital— that can be leveraged or optimized to shift to a more sustainable urban development trajectory.
Mision
To bridge policy and action through integrated advisory services
By translating urban agendas into concrete solutions, we help cities harness their full potential to catalyze urban transformation and sustainable growth.
A pragmatic mindset to drive impactful decisions
PVSL combines deep expertise in the «know-how» and «how-to» of sustainable urban development, which is essential to unlock the untapped potential of urban assets.
We provide integrated subject matter expertise in key urban topics that drive livability and productivity (land use, mobility, public space and climate-resiliency planning) while supporting evidence-based evaluation for traceable decision-making.
With a proven track record of meeting the standards of multilateral development banks and international institutions, we bring credibility and precision to every project.
PVSL’s extensive experience managing multidisciplinary teams allows us to blend global insights with local expertise, delivering culturally relevant and actionable solutions. Our collaborative approach builds on-the-job capacity and fosters knowledge transfer with local governments and stakeholders.
A dynamic team focused on delivering solutions
PVSL’s core team and global subject matter experts offer clients access to specialized expertise and hands-on insights focused on solutions.
Core team
Pablo Vaggione
Over 25 years of experience delivering advisory services across the full urban project life cycle from a multi-sector perspective.
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Pablo has a proven track record of delivering consistent results for the international financial institutions, organizations, and private sector entities he advises. As head of the UN-Habitat office for Mexico and Cuba, Pablo led technical assistance efforts that earned the Dubai Best Practices Award and UN-Habitat’s Scroll of Honour. Prior to this, he wrote Urban Planning for City Leaders, a guidebook for mayors published by UN-Habitat.
Pablo has served as an adjunct at Singapore’s Centre for Livable Cities and as Secretary General of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP). His consulting experience includes advising international real estate investors and developers, and industrial conglomerates such as Siemens AG, Engie, and Hyundai. Earlier in his career, he worked in Gensler’s Consulting Group and in construction management. He holds a Master’s Degree from Harvard University.
Esther Panduro
Broad experience in economic and administrative management, complemented by expertise in project cost-benefit analysis.
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Her background in economic management includes financial planning, budgeting, and resource optimization, while her work in cost-benefit analysis focuses on evaluating the economic viability and long-term impact of infrastructure projects. Most recently, she served as the economic and administrative specialist for LAIF City Life, contributing to project efficiency through strategic financial oversight and rigorous economic assessments.
Laura Santacristina
Expertise in knowledge management and communications, specializing in the design and implementation of strategies that enhance information flow.
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Her expertise includes the facilitation of consultation and input sessions, developing knowledge products, managing content for diverse audiences, delivering on-the-job organizational learning, and translating complex information into clear messaging and actionable insights to support decision-making and program impact.
Subject matter experts
Luca Urbani
Expert in sustainable urban mobility based In Zurich, Switzerland, where he is a Partner at IBV Hüsler AG
David Painter
Washington DC-based development finance advisor with expertise in municipal finance and municipal bond market development
Stefan Schurig
Expert in renewable energy, regenerative cities and climate action based in Hamburg, Germany
Nicholas You
Advisor in governance, innovation and sustainable development policy based in Nairobi, Kenya; Tuscany, Italy; and Guangzhou, China
José Juan Medina
Urban and economic development advisor and GIS specialist based in Vancouver, Canada
Borja López Rodríguez
Consultant in urban planning and Secretary of the Spanish Association of Urban Planning Architects, based in Logroño, Spain
Juan A. Alayo
Advisor on strategic urban projects and a researcher on urban morphology, density, mix of uses and the cost of cities, based in Bilbao, Spain
Lumnije Gashi – Shabani
Expert in urban planning and climate change based in Pristina, Kosovo
Adel Ben Youssef
Professor of Economics at the University Côte d’Azur in Nice and an expert in development policy in MENA
Gildo Seisdedos
Expert in city marketing and a professor at IE Business School in Madrid, Spain
Mohammed Fangary
Urban development expert with a extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation currently heading the urban and transport unit at AFD in Cairo
Olga Vázquez
Knowledge management expert and Head of Research at Theta Capital in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Firms
We have teamed up with leading consulting and engineering firms and research centers to jointly undertake flagship assignments.
