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City Planning & Urban Development keynote speakers explore how innovative design, policy, and community engagement shape the future of our cities. From smart infrastructure to equitable housing and sustainable growth, these experts offer visionary insights that inspire leaders to build more resilient, inclusive, and livable urban environments. GDA Speakers connects audiences with urban development keynote speakers who share visionary solutions for smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive cities.

Keynotes: 8 Books: 1 Videos: 8

Greg Lindsay Featured

Urbanist, Futurist, and Expert on the Post-Pandemic Future of Cities, Work, Travel, Mobility, and more

Greg is a globally recognized futurist exploring how AI, augmented reality, and emerging tech reshape cities, work, and mobility. A senior fellow at MIT and advisor to top firms and governments, Greg delivers visionary insights with real-world impact—ideal for audiences seeking what’s next in urban innovation and strategy.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 4

Garry Golden

Academically-Trained Futurist, Emerging Trends Analyst, and Block-Chain Technology Guru

Garry Golden is an expert on how social change and technology disruptions shape industry transitions.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 3

Destiny Thomas

Known as the Unurbanist Planner, Founder and CEO of Thrivance Group

Destiny Thomas is an anthropologist planner, known as the Unurbanist Planner, and founder of Thrivance Group, a multi-regional, socially responsible, for-profit firm that works to make public spaces and public services safer, healthier and more accessible for Black, Indigenous, and transgender people, as well as those with disabilities.

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Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 3

Jarrett Walker

Consulting Transit Planner

Jarret is an international consultant in public transit network design and policy. Has led numerous major planning projects in cities and towns of all sizes, across North America, Australia, and New Zealand. Author of Human Transit: How clearer thinking about public transit can enrich our communities and our lives.

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City Planning & Urban Development keynote speakers explore how innovative design, policy, and community engagement shape the future of our cities. From smart infrastructure to equitable housing and sustainable growth, these experts offer visionary insights that inspire leaders to build more resilient, inclusive, and livable urban environments. GDA Speakers connects audiences with urban development keynote speakers who share visionary solutions for smarter, more sustainable, and inclusive cities.

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