Manuel Sanchez-Ruiz is an Architect - Urban Designer with over 35 years of experience in large land-planning of urban scale projects both domestically and internationally. His experience includes the design and planning of large-scale urban development projects, new communities, mixed-use districts, industrial parks, campus plans, waterfronts, and urban regeneration projects particularly in the USA, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Working in an interdisciplinary collaboration among economics, planning, landscape, architecture, and engineering.
From 2010 to 2024, he served as a Principal at AECOM, a global infrastructure firm. Prior to that, he held Principal roles at Sasaki Associates, Escala International, and Gomez & Sanchez Architects, as well as Senior Urban Designer for the Central Artery Project in Boston with Wallace, Floyd, Associates, Inc. In May 2024, he launched his own consulting firm, MAS Urban Design Consulting, LLC.
Courses
The Future of Mobility: Sustainable, Human-Centered Urban Design
Thursday, October 17, 2024 | 2:00-3:30pm EST
There is a shift happening in cities today with more and more sustainable and human-centered mobility options, including public transit enhancements, the promotion of walking and cycling, and the design of mixed-use neighborhoods. Explore the impact of emerging mobility technologies and the importance of policy in shaping urban mobility in this crucial course charting the future of mobility in cities.
You’ll develop the tools to analyze and evaluate mobility solutions, integrate them into urban design, and advocate for policy changes that support sustainable urban spaces. You’ll also acquire the practical skills to implement emerging technological solutions and sustainable transportation options in real-world projects. This course is your key to designing sustainable, human-centric urban spaces and actively engaging in urban planning processes. Presented in partnership with the Regional and Urban Design Committee (RUDC).