Lia Zinngrebe is an architect and urban planner engaged in public space, mobility, and participation with urbanista.ch in Zurich. She completed her architectural studies focusing on urban planning in Münster and Weimar. Within her master's thesis, she founded the participatory project HerCity Weimar, where she examined the local urban space from a gender-sensitive perspective. Her professional journey has encompassed roles in urban design firms across Germany and Denmark, including Gehl Architects in Copenhagen. Lia is committed to a people-first approach, emphasizing data-driven and need-oriented methodologies. She has shared her expertise on inclusive urban planning through lectures and panel discussions.