Abhay Soni is an Urban Planner with a background in architecture and design. He completed his master’s degree in Urban Planning from CEPT University, where he worked on projects at multiple scales, including preparing the Surat Master Plan and developing a TOD Scheme and a TOD Policy for Delhi. He brings together analytical and statistical competencies with a clear understanding of contemporary urban issues, with a focus on informed decision-making, spatial planning, feasibility assessments and policy formulation.

For his Directed Research Project, he developed a practice-informed framework for planning new greenfield cities in India. This involved analysing their varied forms and growing prevalence, supported by two decades of practitioner insights to identify the key challenges and success factors influencing their development.

At CUPP, Abhay is working as an Associate Urban Planner, contributing to spatial planning, research assignments, site visits and stakeholder consultations.