UBC SkyTrain Extension (UBCx)

Transit-oriented development associated with medium-capacity rail extension (7km, four stations), business case phase.

Project manager for urban planning and architectural development services. Urban planning lead. 2023–present.

Client: Transportation Investment Corporation, Province of British Columbia.

300 Robron Road Redevelopment, Campbell River

Master planning for the redevelopment and densification of an obsolete townhouse community.

Principal-in-charge. 2023–present.

Client: M’akola Development Services and BC Housing.

Fleetwood SkyTrain Interface Urban Design Guidelines

Urban design guidelines to mitigate the visual impact and perception of noise of SkyTrain elevated rail on adjacent development.

Principal-in-charge and project manager. 2022–2023.

Client: City of Surrey.

West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions

Light rail extensions (19km, 13 stations).

Strategic advisor. Environmental review. Business impact mitigation. 2022–2023.

Client: Seattle Department of Transportation.

Surrey Langley SkyTrain Integrated Development Initiative

Transit-oriented development associated with medium-capacity commuter rail extension (16km, eight stations).

Project manager. Strategic advisor. Policy and Planning. Development support services. Inter-governmental negotiations. 2021–present.

Client: Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Province of British Columbia.

AirTrain LaGuardia Airport

1.5-mile AGT linking airport to subway/commuter rail network.

City Hall lead. Pedestrian bridge and marina replacement. Inter-governmental agreements. Impact mitigation. 2021.

Capital Project Planning and Prioritization

Framework for prioritizing capital spending in NYC’s $117B Ten-Year Capital Strategy relative to equity, climate resiliency, public health, and economic development.

City Hall lead. Executive sponsor. Strategic advisor. 2020–2021.

Box Street Park, Brooklyn

New three-acre waterfront park.

City Hall lead. Multi-agency oversight. Inter-governmental coordination. Procurement. Schedule compression. 2019–2021.

Arverne East, Queens

Mixed-use, transit-oriented community: 116 acres, 1,650 homes (80% below-market), commercial corridor, 35-acre park and nature preserve, new streets and utilities. $1B public and private investment.

City Hall lead. Strategic advisor. Program management. Multi-agency oversight. Executive sponsor for land use review and procurement. 2018–2021.

Downtown Far Rockaway, Queens

Large-scale rezoning (2017). Mixed-use, transit-oriented community: 3,000 homes (100% below-market), two new town squares, new library, 25 blocks of new streetscapes and utilities. >$230M public investment.

City Hall lead for infrastructure. Strategic advisor. Program management. Multi-agency oversight. Design mediation. Schedule compression. Procurement. 2017–2021.

Greater East Midtown, Manhattan

Large-scale rezoning (2017). 6.8M SF new commercial office space.

City Hall lead for public realm improvements. Program management. Executive sponsor. Strategic advisor. Multi-agency oversight. Inter-governmental coordination. 2017–2021.

Freshkills Park, Staten Island

World’s largest landfill-to-park conversion—2,200 acres.

City Hall lead. Strategic advisor. Multi-agency oversight. Conflict negotiation. Design mediation. Inter-governmental coordination. 2017–2021.

Coney Island, Brooklyn

Large-scale rezoning (2009). Mixed-use, mixed-income transit-oriented community: 4,500 homes, amusement district and parkland consolidation and expansion, new social services center, 50 blocks of new streetscapes and utilities. >$250M public investment.

City Hall lead. Strategic advisor. Program management. Multi-agency oversight. Real estate transactions. Stakeholder and community engagement. 2016–2021.

Hudson Yards, Manhattan

Large-scale rezoning (2005): 26M SF commercial office space, 20,000 homes (25% below-market), 5M SF retail and hotel space, 20+ acres open space, convention center expansion, subway extension. Largest public-private development in US history.

City Hall liaison for infrastructure. 2016–2021.

Robert R. Douglass Bridge/West Thames Park, Manhattan

Pedestrian bridge removal and replacement. Park restoration. $45M.

City Hall lead. Strategic advisor. Program management. Multi-agency oversight. Inter-governmental agreements and coordination. Stakeholder and community engagement. Conflict negotiation. 2016–2021.

Carl Schurz Park, Manhattan

Waterfront park renovation.

City Hall lead. Agency oversight. Schedule compression. 2019.

Mart 125, Manhattan

Harlem cultural hub. Facility redevelopment.

City Hall lead. Strategic advisor. Architect selection. Scheduling and cost estimating. Preliminary design review. 2018–2019.

Brooklyn-Queens Connector Streetcar

Proposed seventeen-mile streetcar line.

City Hall team member. Strategic advisor. Subject matter expert for utilities and environmental impacts. Executive decision support. 2016–2018.

New York Stock Exchange District Vision Plan

Public realm improvement proposal.

City Hall lead. Strategic advisor. Multi-agency oversight. Public-private coordination. Project director—security structure conceptual design and cost estimating. 2016–2018.

Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines

LEED-like incentives program to improve access, ecology, and resiliency in waterfront developments.

Project director. Executive sponsor. 2014–2016.

NYC Ferry

Citywide ferry service. Eight routes, 25 landings.

Implementation advocacy. 2014–2016.

FHWA Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide

Project director for Lessons Learned and safety analysis. 2013–2014.

Client: US Federal Highway Administration.

Hudson County (NJ) Bike Share Feasibility Study

Project director. 2013–2014.

Cleint: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.

Second Avenue Subway Community Outreach, Manhattan

$4.5B subway expansion. Community and stakeholder outreach. Construction impact mitigation. Communications. Community information center storefront (establishment, content, staffing). Street safety.

Project director. 2012–2014.

Client: Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

World Trade Center Campus Reconstruction, Manhattan

Five commercial office towers. 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Performing arts center. Transportation hub. Three subway stations. Park and greenway.

Project lead for active transportation and construction impact mitigation. 2008–2014.

Client: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Environmental Review (CEQR), NYC

Multiple development projects.

Project director/manager. 2006–2014.

Bicycle Stress Level Mapping, Pasadena

Bicycle planning and policy.

Project director. 2013.

Client: City of Pasadena.

Coast Bike Share, Tampa

Network planning. Station siting.

Project director. 2013.

Client: City of Tampa

Harlem River Promenade Plan, Bronx

Project director for transportation. 2012–2013.

Client: Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation.

Brooklyn Tech Triangle Strategic Plan

Project director for transportation. 2012–2013.

Client: Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Spring Garden Street Multi-modal Corridor Master Plan, Philadelphia

Context-sensitive Complete Streets transformation: Two-mile Center City greenway, transit integration, bus enhancements, green infrastructure.

Project director. 2012–2013.

Client: Pennsylvania Environmental Council.

BQGreen, Brooklyn

Feasibility study for 3.5-acre freeway cap park.

Project director for transportation and community engagement. 2012–2013.

Client: Office of the Brooklyn Borough President.

Chicago Streets for Cycling

Multi-modal, context-sensitive Complete Streets design.

Project director. 2012.

Client: City of Chicago.

Newark (NJ) Master Plan: Mobility Element

Project lead for bicycle master planning. 2011–2012.

Client: City of Newark.

Allentown (PA) Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Plan

Multi-modal, context-sensitive Complete Streets design.

Project director. 2011–2012.

Client: City of Allentown.

Bronx River Greenway

Nine-mile greenway.

Project director for on-street design and traffic analysis. 2011–2012.

Client: NYC Department of Parks and Recreation.

Barclays Center Arena, Brooklyn

Project lead for active transportation. 2011–2012.

Client: Forest City Realty (now Brookfield Properties).

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Rehabilitation

Environmental review (NEPA). Alternatives analysis.

Project manager for community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and transportation demand management. 2009–2012.

Client: State of New York.

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Enhancement Study

Project director for active transportation, street safety, and traffic analysis. 2011.

Client: NYC Economic Development Corporation.

9/11 Memorial and Museum

Transportation demand management. Wayfinding.

Project director. 2011.

Client: National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Jersey Avenue Extension, Jersey City

Mult-modal, context-sensitive Complete Streets conceptual design.

Project manager. 2011.

Client: City of Jersey City.

Jamaica Bus Improvement Study, Queens

Project lead for pedestrian integration. 2010–2011.

Client: NYC Department of Transportation.

LA Metro Rail D-Line Extension

Project lead for analysis of environmental review findings. Strategic advisor. 2010–2011.

Client: City of West Hollywood.

Water Street Vision Plan, Manhattan

Project manager for multi-modal, context-sensitive Complete Streets conceptual design. 2009–2011.

Client: Alliance for Downtown New York.

Rutgers-Newark (NJ) Campus Master Plan

Context-sensitive Complete Streets conceptual design.

Project manager. 2010.

Client: Rutgers University—Newark.

Newark (NJ) Citywide Streetscapes

Multi-modal, context-sensitive Complete Streets design. New Jersey’s first separated bike lane.

Project manager. 2009–2010.

Client: City of Newark.

Safe Routes to School, NYC

Multiple projects. Street safety. Pedestrian and bicycle design. Traffic and curbside utilization analysis. Stakeholder engagement.

Project manager. 2008–2010.

Client: Brearley School; Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School; Robin Hood Foundation.

Shuttle Bus Transport, NYC

Multiple projects. Planning, procurement, operations, and oversight.

Project manager. 2007–2010.

2009 Presidential Inauguration, DC

Transportation demand management. Pedestrian and charter bus logistics. Pedestrian capacity analysis. Maps. Signage.

Project manager. 2008–2009.

Client: Washington, DC, Department of Transportation.

Select Bus Service, NYC

Bus rapid transit. Route selection. Conceptual design. Executive decision support.

Project manager. 2008–2009.

Client: Metropolitan Transportation Authority; NYC Department of Transportation.

Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway

26-mile greenway. Conceptual design. Community engagement.

Project manager. 2006–2008.

Client: Brooklyn Greenway Initiative.

Greater Gansevoort Urban Improvement Project, Manhattan

Context-sensitive Complete Streets transformation. 2/3-acre new pedestrian space. Three pedestrian plazas. NYC’s first separated bike lane. Street directional changes.

Project manager. 2006–2008.

Client: Manhattan Community Boards 2 & 4; Friends of the High Line.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Transportation and Access Plan

Multi-modal transportation integration and waterfront access plan (subway, bus, ferry, pedestrian, bicycle, car).

Project manager. 2006–2007.

Client: Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation.