2014 MAS Summit for New York City

Daniel Hernandez is the Deputy Commissioner for the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Mr. Hernandez has over 20 years of experience as a real estate developer and planner. His career in the governmental, private and non-profit sectors represents his commitment to community development, city building, environmental responsibility, and transformational planning through public private partnerships and civic... Read More →

Gabriel Metcalf is the executive director of SPUR, a nonprofit membership organization that promotes good planning and good government through research, education and advocacy. Under his leadership, SPUR has grown dramatically in influence and membership. Before becoming executive director in 2005, Metcalf headed up SPUR's policy and advocacy work for five years. Prior to SPUR, he worked for the Bay Institute, an environmental organization... Read More →

Margaret Newman is the Executive Director of the Municipal Art Society of New York.  She brings 20 years of experience as an architect and urban planner in New York to her role leading MAS, which advocates for a built environment that supports economic growth, cultural diversity, and resiliency. Prior to joining MAS, Ms. Newman served as Chief of Staff at the New York City Department of Transportation where she spearheaded major agency... Read More →