Question 3

Q: You've been described as an advocate for improved connectivity. How do you envision technology and urban design intersecting to create more connected and seamless city experiences for residents?

A: Today the populations in the suburbs outnumber the traditional urban centers, and they are looking to designers to transform their suburbs into vibrant places with a stronger sense of identity and community. With time being the ultimate commodity, we can find success in re-inventing the suburbs with enhanced connectivity to bring services, recreation, entertainment, and friends and family together safer, faster, and with greater choice of mobility. In many cases, these improvements are incremental, and achieved site by site, coordinated by district master plans. Over time, it can lead to suburbs that are as convenient to bike as they are to walk, relieving congestion, and strengthening community.