Simon Harboe (DK) is a PhD and Project Director at Realdania, where he leads the organisation’s work in rural development. His work focuses on the strategic transformation and adaptation of places, the development of local communities, and cross-sector collaborations between civil society organisations and municipalities.

Simon has led several major initiatives aimed at strengthening Danish villages and rural areas, including Village Clusters in partnership with Lokale og Anlægsfonden, Stedet Tæller X with Ny Carlsberg Foundation, and Nakskov2030 with A.P. Møller Foundation. He has also overseen numerous exemplary building and place-based development projects across Denmark, exploring how architecture, culture, and local engagement can support thriving communities and long-term place development.