Nathaniel von Einsiedel, Ph.D. is an urban planner, professional Environmental Planner, registered professional architect, and an accredited urban development and management specialist.

He has a B.S. in Architecture from the University of the Philippines, an M.S. in Urban Planning from Columbia University), and a PhD in Public Administration/Urban Management from Pacific Western University.

Dr. von Einsiedel is Chairman and Principal Urban Planner of CONCEP Inc, and currently the President of ASSURE.

He was the founding Commissioner for Planning of the former Metro Manila Commission (now MMDA). He also served as Regional Director for Asia-Pacific of the United Nations Urban Management Program from 1990 to 2004. He was awarded by the Professional Regulations Commission as Outstanding Environmental Planner of the Year in 2012.


As main speaker
ILS 23 – The 1905 Burnham Plan for Manila


About the Intramuros Learning Sessions

The Intramuros Learning Sessions (ILS) is the educational webinar series of the Intramuros Administration (IA). The IA is an attached national government agency under the Department of Tourism. 

Topics are interdisciplinary and cover themes related to Intramuros and Manila studies, Philippine studies, as well as cultural heritage studies. Pursuant to IA’s charter, the ILS aims to contribute to the strengthening of the Filipino’s national identity and sense of belonging and pride.

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