History
As an urban planning & design professional, Aaron has over 10 years of experience designing research, comprehensive master plans, policy and economic analysis as well as communications / press / collateral material across the institutional (non-profit), governmental, academic, and private sectors. He has focused deeply on the production of sustainability initiatives and policies, working with a wide range of clients that span the globe as well as innovative housing policy and real estate development planning. Most recently, Aaron served as Sustainability & Economics Consultant on the Design, Planning and Economics team at AECOM. AECOM is an American multinational engineering firm that provides design, consulting, construction, and management services to a wide range of clients. AECOM has approximately 87,000 employees, and is number 161 on the 2017 Fortune 500 list, reporting a $18.2 Billion revenue (2017).
Prior to that, Aaron was a Policy Advisor at the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) in the Mayor's Office of Sustainability (MOS). He focused on sustainability, resiliency, housing, smart cities and economic development initiatives - policies and programs. In addition, he relies deeply from his experience in working for two Luxury Real Estate brands, having worked onsite to facilitate sales in excess of $2B. Currently, Aaron is seeking consulting roles in the Media / Tech / ENT Industries as well as perusing Tech & Film Entrepreneurship.
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Aaron Lewis
From working for the NYCEDC in the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability under the Bloomberg Administration to opening his own firm in 2018, Aaron has advised Government and Private clients large and small for nearly 10 years. He made headlines in 2015 when he secured $3M in funding to the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability for their flagship energy efficiency accelerator program. Aaron continues to provide the same dedication to all his clients. Working since the second tech boom, Aaron has hands-on experience with how technology affects major industries. Staying ahead of his clients needs is is Aaron’s sixth sense.
Education
New York University
M.S., Real Estate Finance Conc. Sustainable Development and Technology, 2018
University of Pennsylvania
B.A., Urban Planning and Economics, 2012
Columbia University Introduction to Architecture, S2012
Activities & Affiliations
• Urban Green Building Council
• Urban Land Institute
• American Institute for Certified Urban Planners
RE Licenses
• California, New York, Pennsylvania