Intro
I’m an urban planner and designer with a background in architecture, policy research, and strategic communications. My work focuses on housing, land use, and the social and political forces that shape cities.
How I Approach Planning
I’m interested in how planning decisions are made—and who they serve. My work often sits between disciplines, translating complex policy and design ideas into clear, actionable frameworks for public-sector and community audiences.
I’m especially drawn to housing and land use questions that sit at the intersection of equity, governance, and everyday life.
Background
I hold a Master in Urban Planning from Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, with a concentration in Housing, Community, and Economic Development.
Previously, I’ve worked across architecture and planning contexts, including design practice, research roles, and municipal-facing work focused on policy, governance, and communications.
Current Interests
- Housing affordability & land use reform
- Queer space, displacement, and urban change
- Transit governance and implementation
- Writing as a planning tool
Get in Touch
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I’m Lucas Flint, an urban planner, designer, and writer passionate about building more equitable, inclusive, and resilient cities.
I recently completed my Master in Urban Planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where I concentrated in Housing, Community, and Economic Development. My thesis explored how white queer populations facilitate gentrification in Boston’s South End and Dorchester, and how this affects the density and diversity of queer communities. Alongside research, I’ve developed technical assistance manuals, contributed to urban design studios on flooding and resilience, and worked on strategies for community ownership and co-ops.
Before graduate school, I worked as an architectural designer at Perkins Eastman and 505Design, collaborating on mixed-use and community-centered projects. I also served as a marketing coordinator at LandDesign, where I helped shape practice areas around active transportation and civic design. These experiences ground my planning practice in both design sensitivity and strategic communication.
This site is a place to share my projects, writing, and creative work. If you’re interested in collaborating, learning more, or just talking cities, I’d love to connect.