Alumni Profile
“Enrolling in Hunter’s urban planning program was the perfect complement to my professional career in city government. The city was both my classroom and laboratory! Getting a degree from Hunter not only allowed me to learn more about planning in New York City, but also equipped me with the skills to equitably and sustainably create places for all.”
Kyle Gorman (MUP ’19) is a Director of Public Realm Programs and Partnerships on the New York City Department of Transportation Public Realm team, where he oversees citywide initiatives that transform streets into inclusive public spaces. In this role, he leads programs such as Open Streets, Plazas, Street Seats, and the Public Space Equity Program, managing an $11 million annual budget and operations across more than 300 public spaces across New York City. Kyle began working at NYC DOT prior to enrolling at Hunter College and completed his Master of Urban Planning part time while continuing to grow within the agency, contributing to the launch and expansion of the Open Streets program during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work centers on translating policy into on-the-ground impact through equitable program design, cross-sector partnerships, and the day-to-day stewardship of New York City’s public realm.
“Enrolling in Hunter’s urban planning program was the perfect complement to my professional career in city government. The city was both my classroom and laboratory! Getting a degree from Hunter not only allowed me to learn more about planning in New York City, but also equipped me with the skills to equitably and sustainably create places for all.”
Kyle Gorman (MUP ’19) is a Director of Public Realm Programs and Partnerships on the New York City Department of Transportation Public Realm team, where he oversees citywide initiatives that transform streets into inclusive public spaces. In this role, he leads programs such as Open Streets, Plazas, Street Seats, and the Public Space Equity Program, managing an $11 million annual budget and operations across more than 300 public spaces across New York City. Kyle began working at NYC DOT prior to enrolling at Hunter College and completed his Master of Urban Planning part time while continuing to grow within the agency, contributing to the launch and expansion of the Open Streets program during the COVID-19 pandemic. His work centers on translating policy into on-the-ground impact through equitable program design, cross-sector partnerships, and the day-to-day stewardship of New York City’s public realm.