About

An Iowa native, Lucas has over four years of experience in land use planning, sustainable development, and urban design from both the public and private sectors. He focuses on comprehensive plans, military facilities planning, demographic analyses, and economic impact analysis components. Intrigued by the Rust Belt city, he received his Master of Urban Planning degree from the University at Buffalo in 2013 and has an undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University. Before enrolling in graduate school, Lucas spent a year in Baise, China teaching English. Lucas is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), and holds the designation of LEED Green Associate by the Green Building Certification Institute. Outside of work, Lucas devotes his time to exploring cities and enjoying nature. He is currently completing an additional graduate degree in International Affairs from Washington University in St. Louis.