Former Lord Mayor Joins Urban Partners

Urban Partners announced that it will strengthen its urban development capabilities in Denmark and across the company’s core markets in Europe with the appointment of Lars Weiss, the former Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, as the company’s Urban Development Director.

This strategic hire builds on the strong foundation laid by Jens Kramer Mikkelsen, who took on the role in 2018. During his tenure, Kramer, also a former Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, significantly enhanced the company’s urban transformation expertise and capabilities. At the same time, Jens Kramer Mikkelsen will continue at Urban Partners, where he will remain involved in ongoing projects, including Tingbjerg, Mjølnerparken, and Jernbanebyen.

“Copenhagen faces exciting but complex challenges, including significant pressure on the housing market – challenges to which Lars brings a unique, solutions-focused perspective”, said Thomas Riise-Jakobsen, Head of Denmark for Urban Partners.

“Lars and his work are closely aligned with our value-based approach to being a constructive, trusted, long-term partner to cities. With this latest addition to our team, and the continued and valued contribution of Jens Kramer Mikkelsen, we are strengthening our capabilities and diversifying our in-house expertise.”

Copenhagen’s transformation over the past three decades has become an international benchmark for livability and competitiveness. With this new hire, Urban Partners strengthens its ability to translate Copenhagen’s approach to urban development into actionable, city-led development strategies across Europe – bridging global institutional capital with local urban needs to improve long-term livability.