Mayor Michelle Wu has made a strategic move to diversify the Boston Civic Design Commission with new appointments announced today. Jonathan Garland, the founder of Garland Enterprises, and David Nagahiro, the principal of CBT Architects, are stepping in to lend their expertise to the Commission, charged with shaping design outcomes for the city. The update to the Commission’s roster is part of the planned biennial review aimed at balancing fresh talent and maintaining institutional wisdom.
At the helm of a minority-owned design and development firm, Garland is expected to contribute significantly to the design and development sector, particularly concerning affordable housing projects in Boston. Nagahiro, with his repertoire of shaping the Boston skyline, is bringing to the table an expansive experience in transforming urban sites. Both appointees will join the Commission for its July gathering, as the city looks to continue dialogues that connect its communities and foster a Boston that feels like home for everyone. “I look forward to welcoming these new commissioners to the Boston Civic Design Commission,” Mayor Wu expressed in a statement obtained by the City of Boston’s official news release.
Chief of Planning Kairos Shen reflected on the appointments with enthusiasm. “We’re excited to welcome Jonathan Garland and David Nagahiro to the commission,” Shen told the City of Boston’s news release. The City’s planning initiatives emphasize reforming development review processes and building upon the established greatness of the metropolis…