The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously to confirm Dr. Jamil Bey as the new Director of City Planning.
“I want to thank Council for their support and for their unanimous confirmation of Dr. Jamil Bey as the new Director of City Planning,” said Mayor Ed Gainey. “I look forward to working with Dr. Bey as we embark on the Comprehensive Plan as we work to build Pittsburgh into a city for all.”
Before joining the administration, Dr. Jamil Bey worked as the Founder and CEO of the UrbanKind Institute. Dr. Bey founded the UrbanKind Institute with a focus on building cities for people around the idea that cities will prosper when lived experiences are used to guide city planning and urban design.
Dr. Bey lives in Overbrook and holds a Ph.D. and Master of Science from Penn State University in Geography. He has served as an original member and organizer of the Pittsburgh Water Equity Task Force, a partnership between PWSA, the US Water Alliance, and community members with a commitment to advancing equitable investments and management practices of our water infrastructure.
“I’m looking forward to working with Mayor Ed Gainey on building out a real plan for the future of our great city,” said Dr. Jamil Bey. “Thank you to Council for their leadership and partnership as I step forward into the role as Director of City Planning.”
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