Katya Gonzalez Ripoll has 25 years of experience of innovation in the field of urban development in the private and social sectors. As an architect and urban planner, she has been responsible for more than 500,000 square meters in projects that range from private housing, commercial and public buildings, restoration, conservation, urbanism, urban renovation and social housing. With this vast experience she has worked in the public sector as Director of Heritage and as Vice Minister of Culture in Colombia developing and implementing the program “Vigias de Patrimonio” a volunteer program for the conservation, protection and recuperation of tangible and intangible heritage. More…