Carl Weisbrod

(He/Him/His)

Former Chairman – The New York City Planning Commission

“I am honored to be appointed as a member of the Advisory Board to the Commission on Racial Equity. New York has always been a city that welcomes all, but we must now move beyond tolerance to assure true equity for all. That is what the voters overwhelmingly supported last November when we voted to embed racial equity and justice into our municipal government functions.”

With over 40 years of experience in public service and urban development, Carl's distinguished career is a testament to his commitment to building equitable, resilient, and economically vibrant communities. Carl Weisbrod is a national authority on city planning, affordable housing policy, urban development, and public-private real estate development. In his four decades of experience, Carl has brokered and led complex public-private partnerships and created innovative governance strategies to spur economic development. His record of visionary, innovative, and successful urban development initiatives has made him an internationally sought-after advisor.