Vitaliy is an urban planner, artist, and energy consultant based in Chicago. With a background in art history and a passion for public space, his work lives at the intersection of design, equity, and storytelling. For over a decade, he’s built partnerships across sectors—bringing creativity, clarity, and bold outreach strategies to every project. He’s led walking tours for years, blending architectural insight with personal reflection and queer history. In 2019, he received the Emerging Urban Planner Award for his community-centered work. Whether designing programs or guiding tours, Vitaliy invites others to see cities as layered, living works of art.