Urban Design and Development Center

Niramon Serisakul

Niramon Serisakul (née Kulsrisombat; Thai: นิรมล เสรีสกุล) is a Thai urban planner and director of the Urban Design and Development Center.^{[10][11][12][13][14]} Niramon has commented extensively on the importance of walkability and role urban design plays in addressing health, particularly in the context of Bangkok.^{[15][16][17][18][19]}

In 2013, she became director and co-founder of the Urban Design and Development Center (UDDC).^[20][21] The UDDC has subsequently led urban design projects in collaboration with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), including the Yannawa Riverfront Project, Bangkok 250 Project, and GoodWalk Thailand Project.^[22][23]

In 2017, following the announcement of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's street clearing campaign, Niramon spoke of the importance of street food within Bangkok's social fabric.^[24] She also expressed support for the implementation of road diets in Bangkok to expand pedestrian space.^[25]

In 2018, Niramon led the CU2040 Masterplan for Chulalongkorn University's property.^[26]

Niramon was the project leader for the Chao Phraya Sky Park, an elevated park crossing the Chao Phraya River.^{[27][28][29][30]} She was a critic of the Chong Nonsi Canal Park project.^[31] In 2021, Niramon led the master planning for the Phra Khanong-Bang Na area, including land development, canal planning, and creation of parks and walking areas.^[32]