Salman Guldemond

Salman Guldemond

Strategic Advisor | Urban Development & Public Engagement

Bloemstraat 116-2, 1016LG, Amsterdam, NL.

About

Strategic urban advisor with a human-centered mindset, strong analytical skills and a drive to co-create inclusive, sustainable cities. I bridge citizens, governments and spatial designers through expertise in urban development, participation, storytelling and policy. Experienced in research and leading complex projects and multi-stakeholder processes, I translate long-term visions into strategies with real community impact and vice versa. Purpose-driven and collaborative, I thrive where systemic thinking meets local action.

Work

Bureau Buhrs

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Medior Advisor

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Summary

Strategic advisor and project lead in participation, communication, and urban development. Operate at the intersection of government, residents, and design teams to translate complex urban challenges into people-centered processes.

Highlights

Advised public and private stakeholders on participatory strategies through research on urban development, construction, energy transition, and livability.

Led key client and stakeholder relationships and translated complex policy goals into clear, community-centered engagement strategies.

Designed and implemented communication and participation processes that built trust, bridged interests, and supported large-scale urban transformation.

Stipo

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Junior Advisor & Sociologist

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Summary

Contributed to sustainable urban development and strategic advisory, participation. I focused on human-centric approaches, The City At Eye Level and community-driven transformations for a leading agency.

Highlights

Co-developed area visions and urban transformation strategies grounded in human-centered design.

Led inclusive participation processes and facilitated public dialogues that translated community insights into strategic planning and policy advice on urban renewal, energy transition, and integrated area development.

Wrote and created policy documents about area development, placemaking, urban transformation, and community engagement.

Nowhere Organisation

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Column Project Team Member

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Summary

Facilitated youth talent development through creative writing workshops, guidance and mentorship. This was a collaboration with Dutch newspaper Het Parool.

Pakhuis de Zwijger

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Program Maker Intern (Tegenlicht Meet Ups)

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Summary

Co-organized weekly public events for social innovation and dialogue, attracting up to 350 attendees per session.

Highlights

In-depth research and programming on future scenarios, technology, and society, enriching public discourse and engagement.

Event managent ensuring smooth execution and impactful discussions for a leading platform for social dialogue.

Education

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands
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MSc International Development (Sociology)

Courses

Societal transitions; Urban Development; Crisis intervention; International Aid; Sustainability; Food safety; Livelihood, Development of the Global South .

Master Thesis about the transition to sustainable building & construction with timber and the role of architects in this transition.

TU Delft (DelftX)

Delft, South Holland, Netherlands
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Certificate

Courses

Rethink the City: New Approaches to Global and Local Urban Challenges. Themes: Urban Resilience; Social Housing; Spatial justice.

Bildung Academie

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Master of Arts Master of Arts (Unaccredited)

Courses

Active Citizenship; Societal responsibility; Self-Development; Ethics; Project-Based Learning; Energy & Transition.

University College Utrecht

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Bachelor of Arts Liberal Arts & Sciences (Social Sciences)

Courses

Anthropology; Human Geography; History; Globalization; Ethographic Research;

Hong Kong Exchange: Right to the City; Global China; Africa-China Relations

Bachelor Thesis on the tourism policy of the municipality of Amsterdam

Languages

Dutch

Native

English

Fluent

Italian

Conversational

Skills

Urban Planning & Development

Urban Development, Area Development, Sustainable Urbanism, Spatial Justice, Urban Resilience, Housing Provision, Integrated Area Development, Future Scenarios.

Public Engagement & Stakeholder Management

Resident Participation, Stakeholder Management, Participation Design, Community Engagement, Multi-stakeholder Collaboration, Social Dialogue, Grassroots Projects.

Strategic Advisory & Policy

Strategic Advice, Policy Communication, Policy Advice, Concept Development, Societal Dialogue, Crisis Intervention, Provision Studies.

Project Management & Coordination

Project Coordination, Project Leadership, Program Management, Research & Programming, Event Organization, Moderation Preparation, Project-Based Learning.

Communication & Content Development

Policy Communication, Creative Writing, Expressive Guidance, Content Curation, Brand Visibility.

Analytical & Intercultural Competence

Analytical Depth, Practical Feasibility, Intercultural Awareness, Strategic Mindset, Social Skills, Human-Centric Design, Connecting Thinking.

Tools & Software

MS Office, Miro, Provotyping, Participation Tools.