Michael Kent

Fostering happier, healthier, safer public spaces | Taking on the most complex city planning challenges | Leading with heart, humor, and creative vision

Role
Policy Director at Chicago Department Of Transportation
Location
Chicago, IL, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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Experience

  1. Policy Director

    Chicago Department Of Transportation

    Aug 2025 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

Education

  • City University of New York-Hunter College

    Master of Urban Planning

    2005 — 2007

  • University of Washington

    Certificate

    2010 — 2011

  • Syracuse University

    Bachelor of Arts

    1998 — 2002

  • Columbia University - Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

    Professional Education

    2009 — 2009

Skills

  • Urban Design
  • Government
  • Affordable Housing
  • Urban Infill Development
  • Historic Preservation
  • Grants
  • Adaptive Reuse
  • Program Management
  • Rental Housing Development
  • Policy Analysis
  • Neighborhood Planning
  • Community Outreach
  • Community Development
  • Policy
  • Leadership
  • Grant Writing
  • Public Policy
  • Land Use
  • Urban Planning
  • Economic Development
  • Transit-Oriented Development
  • Zoning
  • Land Use Planning
  • Redevelopment
  • Public Speaking
  • Research

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