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Anna Koskinen is an architect, urbanist, and researcher with a strong focus on participatory methods and resilient, future-proofed living environments. She is the Assistant Programme Coordinator for the Aalto WiT Programme, where she contributes to the programme’s visibility, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and supports an engaging learning experience.

Anna is an alumna of the first edition of Aalto WiT Programme, which she completed in 2024. As part of the programme, she conducted participatory workshops in Zanzibar, engaging with local community to understand their perception on Stone Town’s built heritage. This experience reinforced her commitment to community-driven urban solutions and heritage preservation.

Beyond her role in the WiT Programme, Anna is a researcher in the Urban Planning Research group at Tampere University and a producer at TURNS (Tampere Urban Research Network for Sustainability). She also coordinates the IFHP Urban Planning and Design Summer School in Finland. In academia, she has played a key role in developing and teaching a diverse range of urban planning and theory courses, including her involvement in Aalto WiTLAB’s Interplay of Cultures course in 2023.

Before transitioning into academia, Anna worked as an architect in housing and urban planning projects, gaining valuable experience in both the private and public sectors. Her research and professional interests focus on ecological sustainability, inclusive public space design, and circular economy principles. Through her work, she advocates for innovative urban interventions that prioritise co-creation and community resilience.