Transforming Urban Spaces
WHO WE ARE
Meet the team behind Urbace
At Urbace, we are driven by a commitment to sustainable development, backed by a competent and passionate team. With deep on-ground experience and a clear understanding of urban challenges, we believe every place has the potential to be transformed—combining insight, innovation, and action to create resilient, people-centric cities
JAILENDRA KASHYAP
Founder & CEO
Jailendra is the Founder of Urbace, a boutique urban development and infrastructure advisory firm. Driven by the belief that every urban place can be transformed with strong, tailored support to local governments, he founded Urbace to bridge the gap between policy, planning, and on-ground action.
With over two decades of experience in the infrastructure sector, he has worked across a diverse portfolio spanning ports, highways, airports, industrial parks, urban development, solid waste management, water supply, wastewater management, and smart cities. His expertise covers public-private partnerships, project development, climate-sensitive master planning, techno-commercial viability assessment, project structuring, and contract management.
Prior to founding Urbace, he led strategic advisory and planning assignments with leading global consulting firms including ILFS, EY and The Boston Consulting Group. He has collaborated extensively with international development partners such as the ADB, World Bank, IFC, WRI, JICA, and DFID.
A notable chapter of his career includes his role in the core group at the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (India), where he contributed to the nationwide rollout of India’s flagship Smart Cities Mission — shaping urban innovation frameworks across 100 cities.
EDUCATION
Master of Civil Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Bachelor of Civil Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
OUR MISSION
Our mission at Urbace is to drive sustainable urban development with innovative, climate-resilient solutions. We’re committed to creating vibrant, inclusive cities where communities and nature thrive together.
CORE VALUES:
Knowledge
We harness deep expertise in urban planning and environmental challenges, ensuring our insights guide every project to lasting success. Our commitment to continuous learning helps clients navigate the complexities of dynamic urban landscapes.
Creativity
We embrace innovative thinking to develop unique, adaptable solutions that reimagine urban life. By fostering a culture of creativity, we turn challenges into opportunities for sustainable, community-centered transformation.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, guiding us to create urban spaces that balance environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic vitality. We strive for long-term solutions that support thriving cities and resilient futures.