Alfonso Vegara is an architect, economist, and sociologist with a PhD in Urban and Regional Planning, known for his strategic vision of cities and their role in a connected world. He has taught and advised institutions globally, presided over ISOCARP, and served on international urbanism juries. Founder of Metrópoli—now expanded into a multidisciplinary platform for sustainable urban innovation—  Vegara has led projects across five continents, advising governments and cities worldwide. For more than twenty years, he has served as the Honorary Consul of Singapore in Madrid. Alfonso Vegara has been awarded the 2025 James and Carol Hovey Impact Award by Eisenhower Fellowships for his leadership in the “Cities” project and its impact on more than 20 cities worldwide.

His work has earned prestigious awards, including the Rey Jaime I Prize, the Public Service Star from Singapore, and the Global Award for Excellence. He currently continues to disseminate his ideas through books such as Supercities, awarded the Gerd Albers Award.

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