Erick Gregory is the Deputy Director of Urban Design at the Department of City Planning where he plays a key role in public realm planning, policy and design on mixed-use transit oriented development. The Urban Design Office helps shape the future of New York City through citywide and neighborhood studies, design research and review, and creatively engaging with communities. The Department strives to continually improve the livability of New York City’s neighborhoods and quality of the urban design that shapes them. Erick holds a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation and a Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Oklahoma. He is a Robert Bosch Fellow and LEED accredited professional.