Kato Allaert

Rotterdam

Kato Allaert is a green urbanist, currently based in the Netherlands. In her work, sustainable cities with happy citizens are the focal point. To achieve this, Kato links the spatial perspective with the social, economic and ecological aspects of cities. To advocate for sustainable urbanism, she often uses visual and written storytelling. Kato has a particular interest in food systems and how they affect cities. She’s involved in several urban farming projects at the moment, including a rooftop garden on top of the building she lives in. Kato has around 10 years of work experience in different contexts – from academic research to urban design practice and the public sector – and in different countries – the UK, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Belgium. She has a BSc degree from Stockholm University and a MSc degree from the Bartlett School of Planning in London.