Mariliis Niinemägi is an Early-Stage Researcher at the Academy of Architecture and Urban Studies, Tallinn University of Technology, and is associated with the TalTech Caring Cities Research Group. Ms Niinemägi is also a Research Advisor at the Estonian Ministry of Climate. In this dual role, she brings a multi-level perspective on the urban processes required to implement climate adaptation and resilience initiatives. Her work bridges research, policy, and practice to support and study evidence-based decision-making, and her research focuses on sustainable urban development; she is also actively involved in projects demonstrating New European Bauhaus principles. Ms Niinemägi's research is interdisciplinary; she works on urban place-making and care, as well as urban planning and governance practices.