City Solutions

We create sustainable and connected communities through practical, innovative solutions.

We seek out and solve complex problems that arise at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment. From master planning to final delivery, we use big data and emerging technologies to catalyze smarter, safer, more livable, and more equitable places.

A purpose-driven, specialty practice housed within a global firm with global resources, we have four critical, overlapping areas of focus: population density; transportation of people, goods, and services; the environment; and digital systems and infrastructure.

Our visionary team applies what we know from working in some of the most complex metropolises in the world to untangle gridlocked systems, modernize and future-proof critical infrastructure and, above all, unlock the potential in places of all sizes.

Expertise

Our Guiding Principles

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Equitable

Urban environments are more than concrete, brick and steel—they are critical social and economic infrastructure. We believe they are epicenters of possibility and a powerful tool for addressing inequities.

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Sustainable and Resilient

Cities, towns, and suburbs aren’t separate from the natural world; they’re inextricable from it. Our work seeks to protect and enhance ecosystems, mitigate risks from climate change, and advance decarbonization. 

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Multimodal

Our transportation systems should be as diverse as the communities they support. We strive for an accessible world in which walking, biking, rolling, and transit are safe, convenient, and enjoyable options.

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Creative, Innovative, and Personalized

No two places are identical. By integrating data science and technology with our extensive expertise in planning, policy, and design, we craft unconventional solutions that are carefully customized to suit each client’s individual circumstances and ambitions.

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Complex and Multiscalar

Today’s environments are complex, dynamic systems. Working at every scale of urbanization, from small towns to major centers, our interventions address a broad spectrum of interrelated issues, meeting both current challenges and an array of possible future scenarios.

Michael Shamma
Michael A. Shamma, PE
New York Metro Executive and City Solutions Practice Leader

Michael is committed to client service and developing smart, safe, sustainable, and equitable solutions that address complex transportation and urban challenges.

Michael spent 26 years as a dedicated public servant, starting as an entry level engineer at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), and rising through the ranks to become the Chief Engineer of NYSDOT, the NYS Thruway Authority, and the NYS Canal Corporation. He was responsible for leading all engineering resources and implementing projects that reduced congestion, improved active transportation, and utilized smart asset management strategies. Michael’s New York City private sector experience includes leading both an engineering and construction management company and an environmental and transportation planning & advisory consultancy.  

A collaboration of market leaders.

In collaboration with our fellow industry leaders, we offer comprehensive solutions for communities of all sizes to shape a future we can all share.

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