NIVYA.K Urban Planner|Civil Engineer

Dynamic and detail-oriented Urban Planner with a Master’s in Urban Planning and a background in Civil Engineering.Experienced in GIS, master planning, and sustainable development, with strong data analysis, spatial planning, and project management skills. Analytical, collaborative, and an effective communicator, I’m focused on creating sustainable, functional urban solutions. Seeking opportunities to contribute to impactful urban development.

Urban planner|Civil Engineer

• Safe City Planning for the Underprivileged (Thesis, 2023) – Developed a framework to enhance safety for the underprivileged in urban areas through inclusive, people-centered design.
• Transport Planning for Thrissur Core City (Planning Studio III, 2023) – Analyzed traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and last-mile connectivity to create a family-friendly, accessible urban environment.
• Master Plan for Kavaratti Island, Lakshadweep (Planning Studio II, 2023) – Designed a sustainable urban development plan focused on resource management and environmental resilience.
• Heritage Project, Vellamunda, Wayanad (2023) – Conducted site assessments and preservation planning to support the protection and promotion of cultural heritage in Vellamunda.
• Sustainable WASH Infrastructure: Project Management Perspective (Seminar, 2023) – Researched and presented sustainable water and sanitation infrastructure solutions using project management principles.
• Network Analysis and Hydrology using GIS (2022) – Applied GIS for network analysis to enhance urban water flow and hydrological systems for efficient resource management.
• Island City Plan (Planning Studio I, 2022) – Developed an environmentally balanced city plan for an island urban area, integrating sustainability and growth management.
• History Mapping and Documentation, Feroke, Calicut (Planning Studio I, 2022) – Conducted historical mapping and trend analysis for Feroke, documenting urban evolution and heritage.
• Supervised Image Classification, ISRO Project (Remote Sensing, 2022) – Collaborated on remote sensing project using image classification for environmental monitoring and land use analysis.
• Area Development Plan, Feroke, Calicut (Planning Studio I, 2022) – Proposed a zoning and land use development plan for balanced urban growth in Ferok
• B.Tech Major Project (2020) – Developed an innovative rapid sand filter system to improve water purification efficiency.
• B.Tech Minor Project (2019) – Designed eco-friendly pollution-absorbing bricks utilizing sustainable materials for environmental remediation.

• Dr. Chithra.K, Associate Professor, Dept of Architecture & Planning, NIT Calicut, chithrak@nitc.ac.in, 9633716494
• Dr. Mohammed Firoz, Associate Professor, Dept of Architecture & Planning, NIT Calicut, firoz@nitc.ac.in, 9895254353