Lecture by Douglas Land: "Urban Studies in Action - Transforming Cities Through Partnership"

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:30pm
Boger Hall, Room 112, 41 Wyllys Avenue, Middletown, Connecticut

Free and open to the public.

Douglas Land '12, Senior Manager, Real Estate and Infrastructure Development, Corporate Real Estate, JetBlue Airways Corporation, will speak about his work in urban planning, "Urban Studies in Action: Transforming Cities Through Partnership."

Land will discuss bringing urban studies to life in the real world. Offering lessons on bridging the gap between a liberal arts education and a career in urban development, he will explore navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, balancing public and private interests, and delivering projects that enhance quality of life for diverse populations. Drawing on his career in urban planning, public-sector strategy, and real estate development, he will share insights from transformative projects across New York City, including the redevelopment of JFK Airport, the Bronx's first Hip Hop Museum, and affordable housing initiatives in Brooklyn. Attendees will gain perspective on translating urban studies into impactful practice.

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