Nando is an architect, planner and urban designer, with decades of experience in transforming our country's cities through the design of vital, sustainable neighborhoods. His work includes city-wide urban design plans, design of waterfront communities, suburban smart growth strategies, transit-oriented development, and urban infill projects. Nando is one of the nation's leading professionals in the design of mixed-income neighborhoods, with successful HOPE VI communities in 12 states—totaling nearly 10,000 new homes. He has helped cities win a half billion dollars in competitive Federal funds and is currently working with cities to position their plans for HUD's Choice Neighborhoods Grant Program.