People over Traffic

15:45 - 16:15

La Centrale, Nuvola Lavazza

Founded in 2012 by Brent Toderian, Toderian UrbanWORKS is a global urbanism consultancy focused on building smarter, more sustainable, and more livable cities. The firm works with cities, governments, developers, and civic organizations across continents, bringing forward strategies that champion walkability, multimodal transportation, urban design excellence, and climate resilience.

Rather than relying on outdated car-centric models, Toderian UrbanWORKS helps cities embrace the complexity of urban life through a holistic, people-first approach. From cycling infrastructure in Helsinki to downtown revitalization in Medellín, their projects are united by a core belief: great cities prioritize people over traffic, quality over sprawl, and long-term livability over short-term gain.

Whether advising Sydney on green planning policies or rethinking Sacramento’s growth strategies, the firm operates at the intersection of design, governance, and civic imagination. Its influence is particularly notable in cities undergoing transitions—from sprawling to compact, car-dominated to human-scaled, fragmented to integrated. With every project, Toderian UrbanWORKS turns urban challenges into opportunities for bold, actionable change.

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