About Me

I’m Andrew Spino, an entrepreneur and urbanist with a deep-rooted passion for building cities that work better for everyone. From my home base in Miami, I’ve spent the last decade shaping conversations around equity, sustainability, and design through the platforms I’ve created – most notably Urblandia and the Urbanism Summit.

My career began in the creative industries, where I worked in marketing consulting for over ten years. That path gave me the chance to collaborate with both regional businesses in South Florida and globally recognized brands. But it was my drive to connect people and ideas across disciplines that ultimately led me to establish the Urbanism Summit back in 2016 – a space where architects, designers, developers, technologists, and policy leaders could come together to imagine more inclusive and climate-resilient cities.

As CEO of Urblandia, I focus on bridging the gap between vision and action. The platform helps connect BIPOC professionals – from planners and architects to contractors and community stakeholders – with real development opportunities across the U.S. It’s more than a network; it’s a curated space for collaboration and innovation in the urban development space.

Andrew Spino
Andrew Spino

Alongside my work in urbanism, I’ve remained deeply committed to community impact. I’ve served on the board of The Fairchild Palms, contributed to The Fairchild Challenge’s youth environmental education initiatives, and sat on advisory committees for organizations like the Vizcaya Museum and WLRN Public Media. I also host the Urblandia podcast, where I talk with changemakers about urban resilience, social entrepreneurship, and community-led design.

The Transition: From Cities to Products (and People)

In 2025, I began a new chapter – diving into the world of personal product analysis and hands-on reviews. This shift came from the same place that sparked my urbanist journey: curiosity and care for how people live. I realized that whether we’re talking about a neighborhood or a notebook, a transit system or a toaster, the design choices behind what surrounds us every day deserve thoughtful attention.

Now, through this blog, I share insights that go beyond surface-level reviews. I examine how products are built, how they fit into our lifestyles, and how they reflect the values of sustainability, functionality, and innovation. From everyday essentials to emerging tech, I cover what works, what doesn’t, and what you should know before you buy.

What ties it all together is people – how we interact with our environments, our tools, and our choices. This is just a different lens on the same mission I’ve always had: to build better, live smarter, and make informed decisions that shape our daily lives.

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Andrew Spino
I’m Andrew Spino, an entrepreneur and urbanist with a deep-rooted passion for building cities that work better for everyone. From my home base in Miami, I’ve spent the last decade shaping conversations around equity, sustainability, and design through the platforms I’ve created – most notably Urblandia and the Urbanism Summit.

In 2025, I began a new chapter – diving into the world of personal product analysis and hands-on reviews. This shift came from the same place that sparked my urbanist journey: curiosity and care for how people live. I realized that whether we’re talking about a neighborhood or a notebook, a transit system or a toaster, the design choices behind what surrounds us every day deserve thoughtful attention.
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