our team

At ALA Planning Partnership, we take great pride in the exceptional quality of our services, which is made possible by our highly skilled and dedicated team of specialists. Our team is comprised of Town and Regional Planners, Engineers, and Environmental Experts, who bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields. We understand that each project is unique and requires a tailored approach, which is why we work closely with our clients to ensure their specific needs are met. Additionally, our professional Administration Team provides invaluable support to our specialists, ensuring that all aspects of our projects are executed with precision and efficiency. With ALA Planning Partnership, you can trust that your project is in the hands of experts who are committed to delivering exceptional results.

ANNA CARAMONDANI

CEO
B.Eng (Hons) Civil Engineering
M.Phil. Town Planning

  • Anna is an Urban and Regional Planner and a Civil Engineer with over 45 years’ experience in the sectors of Planning, Transport and Environment. She is the founder and CEO of the Company and has successfully managed ALA since the year 2000, participating in a multitude of projects covering the fields of regional, urban and transport Planning.

    Her experience covers the formulation of Strategic Development Plans, Local Plans, Master Plans, Urban Development Studies and Strategies, Sustainable Transport and Mobility Planning Studies, Tourist Studies and the evaluation of all aspects of planning policy.

  • acaramondani@alaplanning.com

ACHILLEAS KALOPEDIS

Director
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
Ph.D. Engineering/Fluid Mechanics

  • Achilleas is a Civil/Hydraulic Engineer with over 20 years experience in environment, water & infrastructure projects both in the UK and in Cyprus. He is the Director of the Environmental Sector of ALA and his experience covers the Project Management and the execution of a number of Environmental Studies for both public and private organizations in Cyprus and the UK and the coordination of the permitting process for large infrastructure projects.

    His experience has provided him with the relevant knowledge and experience in sustainable measures and practices in the context of environmental improvement. His interests include methods and practices for utilising innovation to address sustainable development concerns

  • akalopedis@alaplanning.com

MICHALIS MICHAEL

Director
Degree & Masters in Urban and Regional Planning
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

  • Michalis is an Urban and Regional Planner who has been working in the field of Urban and Regional Planning since 2006. He is the Director of the Planning Sector of ALA and his experience covers the coordination and formulation of Strategic Development Plans, Action Plans, Master Plans, Sustainability Studies and the Permitting of developments.

    Michael is also a skilled GIS user and his experience also includes the preparation of detailed maps, plans and databases for a number of high-profile projects.

  • mmichael@alaplanning.com

CHRISTIANA VIOLARI

Senior Planning Consultant
Degree in Urban and Regional Planning
Masters in Urban and Regional Planning

  • Christiana is an Urban and Regional Planner who has been working in the field of Planning since 2008.

    She is a Senior Planning Consultant at ALA and she has wide experience in all aspects of Urban and Regional Planning and in Permitting Procedures.

  • cviolari@alaplanning.com

EVGENIA CHARILAOU

Environmental Consultant
BSc Biological Sciences
MSc Environmental Conservation and Management

  • Evgenia is a Biologist with an MSc in Environmental Conservation and Management. She joined ALA in 2022 as an Environmental Consultant and has been involved in the preparation of environmental impact assessment reports and studies as well as other environmental reports.

    Her main interests are ecology and biodiversity and as part of her work, she conducts flora and fauna surveys for several projects.

  • echarilaou@alaplanning.com

MARIA NICOLAOU

Environmental Consultant
BSc Chemistry
MSc Environmental Science

  • Maria holds a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Crete and an MSc in Environmental Science from the University of Copenhagen specialising on atmospheric chemistry.

    She joined ALA in 2023 as an Environmental Consultant and has been involved in the preparation of environmental impact assessment reports and studies as well as other environmental reports.

  • mnicolaou@alaplanning.com

ANDREAS PHILIOTIS

Environmental Consultant
BSc Environmental Science
MSc Environmental Monitoring & Assessment

  • Andreas holds a BSc in Environmental Science from the University of Bradford and an MSc in Environmental Monitoring & Assessment from the University of Southampton specialising in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Environmental Management Systems (EMS).

    He joined ALA in 2023 as an Environmental Consultant and has been involved in the preparation of environmental impact assessment reports and studies as well as other environmental reports.

  • aphiliotis@alaplanning.com

IASON MARKOU NIKANDROU

Transport and Town Planning Consultant
Degree in Urban and Regional Planning | MSc Sustainable Management of Environmental Change & Cyclical Economy

  • Iason holds a degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MSc in Sustainable Management of Environmental Change & Cyclical Economy from the University of Thessaly.

    He joined ALA in 2022 as a Transport and Town Planning Consultant and has been involved in the preparation of Traffic Studies. He also participates in Planning and Environmental Studies, mainly covering transport and road network issues.

  • imnikandrou@alaplanning.com

EVI ARGYRIDOU

Administrative and Marketing Officer
Β.Α. Business and Marketing 
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)

  • Evi has been working as an Administrative officer at ALA since 2011.

    She has experience in providing comprehensive office and administrative support, preparing and managing tenders and bid submissions and handling Marketing related activities.

  • eargyridou@alaplanning.com

MARIA ERODOTOU

Administrative Officer

  • Maria joined ALA in 2001 and is involved with the administration of the office.

    She has experience in providing comprehensive office and administrative support, managing billing and payments and coordinating office procedures.

  • mherodotou@alaplanning.com