Einat Kalisch-Rotem

Einat Kalisch-Rotem, the first woman mayor of Haifa and an accomplished architect from ETH Zurich, shares her innovative urban vision. She discusses the influence of Zurich on her approach to sustainable public transport and urban inclusivity. Einat highlights her journey into politics sparked by a desire to protect Haifa’s unique social mosaic and architectural heritage. She reflects on overcoming political challenges and her plans for cultural revival and economic sustainability in the city, all while promoting a human-centered design philosophy.