Dr. Avigail Dolev holds a PhD in Public Administration and Strategic Urban Development and is an expert in urban planning, sustainable development, and urban economic development. She brings many years of experience in urban planning, entrepreneurial and economic thinking, and sustainable development, guided by a holistic perspective that views the city as a living system of economy, community, and environment.
Her professional work is grounded in a unique integration of academia, public administration, regulation, entrepreneurship, and planning practice, enabling her to support complex processes from the vision stage through to practical implementation.
Dr. Dolev’s multidisciplinary education provides a significant advantage when working with developers, municipalities, and public institutions:
PhD in Public Administration and Strategic Urban Development, with an emphasis on sustainable development
MBA in Real Estate Appraisal and Real Estate, University of Haifa – offering an economic and entrepreneurial perspective on planning
MA in Environmental Planning and Green Building, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), WIZO Academic Center – registered in the Israeli Register of Engineers and Architects
The integration of planning, economics, and regulation allows projects to be analyzed not merely as plans, but as strategic opportunities.
Over the past two decades, Dr. Dolev has held a range of senior positions in both the public and private sectors:
Director of Business Development at NTA for metro stations along the M2 line, with a focus on maximizing urban and commercial value
Advisor to developers, companies, and public institutions, leading significant urban programs, mixed-use developments, planning-based business development, and the management of complex planning processes
Advisor to the National Planning Administration, Haifa District, leading large-scale plans and urban renewal initiatives
Co-founder of an Impact Accelerator in partnership with 8200 Impact, serving as Head of the Sustainability Center at Shenkar
Chief Executive Officer of the Municipality of Nesher, followed by CEO of the community settlement Nofit, managing complex urban systems including planning, operations, education, welfare, and maintenance
Founder of the Green Building Certification Department (IS 5281) at the Standards Institution of Israel, leading expert committees responsible for drafting the full standard and implementing it within local authorities
Head of Urban Planning, Haifa District, on behalf of the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, including representation on the National Planning Council and regional and local planning committees; leading professional opinions and policy documents; and promoting planning that integrates nature conservation with urban development
Leading holistic planning with economic responsibility.
Supporting developers and stakeholders in advancing large-scale programs by integrating:
Statutory and planning analysis
Economic thinking and business plan development
Planning management and leadership in interactions with planning committees
Value maximization and the creation of a planning–business advantage
The goal: to transform complex planning into a clear, feasible, and profitable strategic opportunity—without compromising urban quality or sustainability.
Beyond her professional and academic work, Dr. Dolev serves as a member of the local council in Zikhron Ya’akov, driven by a deep commitment to public service, community engagement, and responsible urban development.
