Kyra Cuevas-McCarthy
Senior Borough Planner
United States
About
- 8+ years in the public sector in NYC with a mix of Transportation, Land Use & Zoning, Urban Design, Civic Engagement, Sustainability and Economic Development.
- Currently liaising (3+ years) with two contrasting neighborhoods/community districts, one of which poses coastal flooding risks and the other of which is lacking quality green spaces.
- Professional background includes architecture and grassroots organizing around public spaces and social justice.
Areas of Interest
Sustainable Urbanism
Intermediate
Strategic Urban Planning
Intermediate
Sustainable Mobility
Intermediate
Transport Infrastructure
Intermediate
Open Data and Urban Big Data
Intermediate
Climate Resilience
Intermediate
Risk and Disaster Management
Beginner
Affordable Housing
Intermediate
Urban Regeneration
Beginner
Citizen Participation
Advanced
Urban Governance
Advanced
Urban Circular Economy
Beginner
Local Economic Development
Intermediate
Public Space Design
Advanced
Tactical Urbanism
Advanced
Gender and City
Beginner
Childhood and City
Beginner
Urban Project Management
Advanced
International Consulting
Beginner
Mentoring Support Areas
Career strategy & long-term planning
Intermediate
Niche specialization identification
Intermediate
International career opportunities
Intermediate
Working with international organizations
Intermediate
Consulting career development (freelance or firm-based)
Intermediate
Personal positioning & value proposition
Intermediate
Accessing global job markets
Intermediate
Skills gap identification & upskilling strategy
Intermediate
Professional networking & relationship building
Intermediate
Understanding the urban job market
Advanced
Working in Europe: pathways & opportunities
Intermediate
Internships, fellowships & entry programs abroad
Advanced