Santiago Castaño

Santiago Castaño is a seasoned professional in urban economics with extensive experience in research, policy evaluation, and urban development. Currently serving as a Senior Researcher in Urban Economics at the Secretaría Distrital de Desarrollo Económico since May 2020, Santiago focuses on economic dynamics in urban regions, particularly in areas like agglomeration economies and entrepreneurship. Previous roles include consulting positions at various governmental departments, where Santiago contributed to housing policies and land-use planning, and provided valuable insights through public participation methodologies. With a solid educational background in economics from Universidad de Los Andes, along with specialization in Urban and Regional Economics from Universidad Externado de Colombia, Santiago has also authored and co-authored significant publications on urban development and economic analysis.