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Member Profile

Available for Mentorship

Seeking Mentorship

Elena Sørensen, MSc, PMP, LEED AP

Practitioner

Elena Sørensen

Basic Infomation

Current Role

Lead Sustainable Infrastructure Consultant

Years of Planning Experience

4–9 years (Mid-Career)

Current Region

Europe

Country of Residence

Language

Areas of Interest

Region of Expertise

North America
Europe

Urban Context

Megacities & High-Density Urban

Focus Areas

Housing, Equity, & Community Development
Economic Development & Urban Finance

Urban Challenges & Solutions

I am focused on Urban Water Resilience and flood mitigation. As sea levels rise, many coastal cities face existential threats from storm surges. My work involves designing "Sponge City" frameworks—using permeable pavements and subterranean cisterns to manage extreme rainfall events while revitalizing local biodiversity.

Background & Experience

With over 15 years of experience in civil engineering and project management, I have spearheaded some of Northern Europe’s most ambitious climate adaptation projects. My career began in Copenhagen’s public works department, where I helped oversee the transition toward carbon-neutral infrastructure. I am a frequent keynote speaker at international climate summits and have authored several papers on the integration of green-blue infrastructure in dense urban environments. I believe that engineering is not just about concrete, but about building harmony between the built environment and the natural world.

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