Many cities across Latin America and the Caribbean share a common issue: the existence of central areas or downtowns that are run down or underutilized. In most cases city centers are bustling with activity during the day, but become ghost towns during the night. This is the case of Nassau, a city where its downtown area—rich with historic landmarks and local treasures—becomes … [Read more...] about Nassau: A Brand with Tons of Potential
Andreina Seijas
Andreina Seijas
Andreina Seijas is a Venezuelan consultant who joined the IDB in November 2013 to work with the Emerging and Sustainable Cities Initiative (ESCI). Since then, she has collaborated with the Housing and Urban Development Division in different capacities such as supporting the Bank's operations in Chile, building partnerships with local governments and universities, and developing the knowledge strategy for the IDB's Cities Network. She recently completed her doctoral studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where she specialized in night-time governance and planning. Before joining the IDB, Andreina worked as Policy Associate at the Council of the Americas in New York City and as Information Manager for the municipality of Chacao in Caracas, Venezuela. Andreina has a Communications degree from Universidad Católica Andres Bello, an MSc in Social Policy and Development from the London School of Economics, a Master in Public Administration and Non-Profit management from New York University, and a Doctor of Design (DDes) degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Design. Follow her un Twitter @AndreinaSeijas