Aaron Sukenik

About Aaron Sukenik

Leadership in commercial district redevelopment, economic development, innovative…

Experience

1. Vice President, District Development

   Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

   Feb 2023 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   Lead the five-member District Development team to develop vibrant spaces and support the economic growth of Downtown Pittsburgh, through economic development, mobility & infrastructure improvements, and placemaking & public art initiatives-Responsible for developing urban design and strategic plans, economic data research/analysis/storytelling, grant program administration (retail development, facade renovation and outdoor dining creation), public policy advocacy, mobility (TDM) and infrastructure project management, public space development (outdoor dining, parks), interactive public art and more- High profile projects include: Market Square Modernization, Reimagine Smithfield Street, Downtown Retail Strategy, quarterly State of Downtown presentations, Market Square Moment, Coffey Way Shadow Gallery, 6th Street & 900 Penn Ave Outdoor Dining Districts, and East Carson Street District Management (South Side)

Skills

• Volunteer Fire Company Mergers and Revenue Distribution Agreements
• Intergovernmental Project Coordination
• Conflict Resolution
• Conflict Management
• Change Management
• Government
• Community Development
• Public Policy
• Political Organization
• Consensus Building
• Zoning
• Grants
• Public Administration
• Municipalities
• Economic Development
• Grant Writing
• Community Outreach
• Legislation
• Fundraising
• Local Government
• Urban Planning
• Political Campaigns
• Policy
• International Relations
• Program Development
• Leadership
• Legislative Relations
• Public Budgeting
• Budgets
• Strategy
• Land Use
• Policy Analysis
• Nonprofits
• Coalitions
• Community Engagement
• Grassroots Organizing
• Program Evaluation
• Politics
• Community Organizing
• Budgeting