Building Small: The Power of Incremental Urbanism

In this next episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with Andrew Frey, Director of the City of Miami's Department of Real Estate. As a former developer and zoning lawyer, Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the table as he discusses the fundamental importance of incremental urbanism. Drawing from his extensive research and collaborations, Andrew articulates the value of small-scale urban development, not only rooted in time-tested principles of good urban design but also supported by empirical evidence showing that such environments foster diversity and equity. Don't miss this insightful conversation on shaping the future of our cities. Tune in Friday, April 19th at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM PST, on the Voice America network, and catch up on all previous episodes.

Andrew Frey is a Real Estate development executive who builds successful teams to accelerate large and complex projects with superior design and financial returns. His expertise is focused on multifamily, with experience in condo, office, retail, hotel, and hospitality. He is a former zoning lawyer and urban planner. Andrew was appointed by Florida Governor Rick Scott to the board of Tri-Rail for 8 years, and served as vice-chair of his ULI district council for three terms. He won the ULI district council Young Leader of the Year, and the University of Miami architecture faculty award. Andrew went to law school at University of Michigan and undergrad at Boston College. He is currently the Director of the City of Miami's Department of Real Estate and Asset Management.