Join us on Wednesday 15th October from 5pm in the Elena Hall at Jesus College for 'Experiencing cities and landscapes: what can we share between Copenhagen and Cambridge, between the UK and Denmark, between a changing world'. This is the Inaugural Lecture by Tina Saaby, our new Sir Arthur Marshall Visiting Professor in Sustainable Urban Design for 2025-2026.
Tina Saaby is an accomplished architect (MAA) and urban planner with extensive leadership experience in both public and private sectors. With a career spanning over two decades, she has played a pivotal role in shaping urban development in Denmark. As former City Architect of Copenhagen (2010–2019) and Gladsaxe (2020–2023), Tina has led transformative planning initiatives focused on sustainability, democratic processes, and design quality. She is currently the Director of the Danish Town Planning Institute, where she champions proactive, inclusive, and climate-conscious planning on a national scale. Known for her strong professional network, strategic mindset, and deep commitment to improving the built environment, Tina is a leading voice in contemporary urban planning.
