Director of Special Projects
Providence Department of Planning & Development
Providence, Rhode Island
Chris is the Director of Special Projects at the Providence Department of Planning and Development--focusing on long range strategic planning across multi-disciplinary teams in the City. He works closely with teams across the City to plan and implement best practices around green infrastructure, resiliency, connectivity and accessibilty. Chris has previously worked as the Executive Director of the East Providence Waterfront Commission and as the Director of Operations and Community Development at the Dumbo Improvement District in Brooklyn, NY. He is passionate about placemaking/ placekeeping and making cities more accessible for all who experience them.
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FRI-D05: Meeting Waters: Interdisciplinary Design for Urban Resilience
Friday, September 18, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM PT