Kalindi Parikh

Kalindi Parikh is an accomplished professional in urban planning and strategy with a diverse background spanning various roles and organizations. Currently serving as Strategy Director and Program Builder at Current since May 2021, Kalindi has also been providing consultancy services at Public Sphere Projects since January 2023. Previously, Kalindi held the position of Director of Planning and Interim Placemaking Manager at Chicago Loop Alliance from April 2018 to May 2021. Kalindi's academic credentials include a Master of Urban Planning and Policy from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University. Early professional experiences include roles as an Assistant at the University of Illinois Chicago, Teaching Assistant, and Placemaking Intern.