City Planning

OMF's Aylene McCallum urges cities to use new digital data standards to connect with shared-mobility providers and improve the safety and equity of public rights-of-way.

Patricia Keeney-Maischoss’s proposed high-speed coastal ferry service would bypass LA traffic congestion and restore access to regional cultural events for all.

Keaton Clay, water asset consultant for Oldcastle Infrastructure, calls on AI modeling and leak detection algorithms to help utilities spot and repair leaks in aging water delivery infrastructure.

Sabrina Sussman guides the transformation of Nashville, Tenn.’s transportation infrastructure through the city’s new “Choose How You Move” program.

Streets for All CEO Michael Schneider spearheads efforts to make California public streets safer, more accessible for cyclists, pedestrians, transit riders and drivers alike.

Jennifer Torres guides Lincoln Avenue Water Company’s efforts to renovate and restore water delivery infrastructure after the Jan. 2025 Eaton Fire in LA.

ZET's David Grannis leads the development of a high-speed aerial gondola to carry visitors from LA's iconic Union Station to Dodger Stadium.

Circuit's Alex Esposito connects travelers and community residents to local transit options with on-demand, all-electric shuttle services.

Pacific Northwest National Lab's Kevin Schneider is harnessing new technologies to add resilience and reliability to the US power grid.

LA Metro’s Ernesto Chaves is helping define public transit options that will inspire LA 2028 Olympic spectators to leave their cars behind.

Redwood Energy’s Sean Armstrong delivers profitability to affordable housing developers by designing solar-powered, all-electric homes.

Randall Winston drives the installation of new, digitally enhanced bus shelters that add safety, convenience and equity to LA public transit rides.

Kitty Adams Hoksbergen’s Adopt a Charger provides low-cost EV charging at remote destinations to encourage consumers to drive all-electric.

IndyGo’s Jennifer Pyrz drives the buildout of Indy's BRT system, helping locals connect to better jobs and more efficient transit options.

Marc Mattox guides the restoration and renovation of Paradise, Calif.'s critical infrastructure after wildfire devastated the Town in 2018.

LA Metro’s Kim Wilson guides the construction of a new subway that will give local citizens greater freedom to live and work where they want

Automotus’ Jordan Justus is using AI-powered automation to help cities manage and monetize commercial curb space while reducing emissions.

InfraStrategies’ Joshua Schank helps transit agencies align their infrastructure priorities with the equity & mobility needs of all riders.

LACSD’s Will Chen manages the energy recovery infrastructure that helps SoCal fight climate change by recycling food waste into green energy

Lion Electric’s Nate Baguio prescribes fleets of clean, zero-emission school buses to restore student transportation systems to good health.

Sterling Klippel guides the development of critical flood protection, stormwater capture and water recycling infrastructure for LA County.

Tiya Gordon and itselectric are replacing destination charging with a local curbside model that allows EV owners to charge where they park.

Superpedestrian's Lou Alejo developes the software that keeps LINK shared e-scooter riders safe while producing harmony with city planners.

Futurist and author Brent Messer shows U.S cities how to deliver broadband infrastructure equitably and affordably to homes and businesses.

Iveda Solutions CEO David Ly drives the integration of digital technology with municipal services to create smart city infrastructure.

Mary Catherine Snyder leads the Seattle Dept. of Transportation’s efforts to navigate and manage growing demand for new uses of curb space.

LADWP's David Pettijohn guides the development of water recycling infrastructure to help ensure the reliability of future LA water supplies.

PV Library District Director Jennifer Addington helps build robust digital infrastructure to ensure free public access to library resources.

Kameale Terry’s ChargerHelp! startup repairs and maintains networks of EV charging stations while re-energizing disadvantaged workforces.

Former U.S. Army Ranger Ryan Walsh offers consumers a safe, secure way to send and receive packages with a new smart drone delivery mailbox.

LA Cyber Lab’s Joshua Belk leads an effort to teach schools and local governments how to protect critical infrastructure against cyber crime

Dale Hill, founder of battery electric bus developer Proterra, has been preaching the gospel of zero-emission transit vehicles since 1997.

LADOT's Severin Martinez is helping create safe, well-connected bicycle networks to enable equitable transportation options for everyone.

Heather DeGrella inspires Opsis Architecture's focus on creating sustainable facilities and happy occupants for Portland, Ore.- area schools

Anbaric’s Soam Goel brings capital and energy expertise to help campuses update aging infrastructure and meet long-term green energy goals.

LA Metro's Tim Lindholm drives the development of a new, multi-modal transit terminal that will connect transit riders and cyclists to LAX.

Landscape architect Carol Adams entices cyclists and pedestrians to explore Boulder, Colo. with creative, visually-engaging urban trails.

LA Sanitation’s Deborah Deets couples man-made flood control infrastructure with natural filtering mechanisms to improve LA water quality.