Divya Karlapudi
@divyakarlapudi
Urban and regional planner with 13+ years' experience in master planning, statutory planning and team leadership.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced urban and regional planner with over 13 years preparing master plans, conducting development assessments and leading multidisciplinary teams. I specialise in land use planning, statutory planning and creating sustainable, pedestrian-friendly urban environments.
In senior roles I designed and evaluated land use plans, developed zoning regulations, led environmental impact assessments and collaborated with architects and engineers to integrate sustainable design. I have delivered master plans and policy recommendations adopted by local authorities and developed strategies for affordable housing and economic growth.
I combine technical skills including GIS, AutoCAD and data analysis with strong communication and leadership to drive timely, compliant project delivery. I am an Affiliate of the Planning Institute of Australia and an Associate Member of the Institute of Town Planners (ITPI).
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Zonal Joint Director
Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority
Jan 2016 - Jan 2025 (9 years)
Led preparation and presentation of master plans and zoning regulations for the capital region, improving green-space utilization and guiding mixed-use and affordable housing strategies while conducting environmental impact assessments.
EYProvided technical assistance and policy recommendations for local planning and investment promotion across Indian cities, developed quantitative analyses and interactive dashboards to inform land-use and growth-corridor decisions.
Deputy Planner
LEA Associates South Asia
Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years)
Assisted in research and feasibility evaluation for the VK-PCPIR master plan, preparing pre-application submissions and ensuring land-use alignment with zoning regulations leading to planning approvals.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SDSchool of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi
Master of Planning, Regional Planning
2009 - 2011
Completed a Master of Planning (Regional) focusing on regional planning and masterplan preparation from 2009 to 2011.
JUJawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University
Bachelor of Planning, Town and Country Planning
2004 - 2009
Completed a Bachelor of Planning (Town and Country) with coursework in urban and town planning from 2004 to 2009.
Availability
Location
AustraliaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Interested in hiring Divya?
You can contact Divya and 90k+ other talented remote workers on Himalayas.
Message DivyaFind your dream job
Sign up now and join over 100,000 remote workers who receive personalized job alerts, curated job matches, and more for free!
