Kate Collignon

Managing Partner
HR&A Advisors, Inc.
Biography:
Kate helps communities implement inclusive economic growth and development strategies. Her economic development, real estate and planning practice as a Partner with HR&A Advisors draws on over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, providing the economic insights and building the partnerships needed to deliver community goals. Kate’s work focuses on inclusive neighborhood and community development; mission-driven development support; and equitable economic growth strategies. Her career has spanned management of some of the most complex public and private development initiatives in New York City, to cultivation of economic turnarounds in small and mid-sized cities across the Midwest and beyond. Throughout, her work has paired physical investment strategies with public policies, programs and processes that promote equitable participation in economic growth. Kate previously served as Managing Partner for HR&A’s 65-person New York headquarters, overseeing staff and institutionalizing new systems to promote quality and culture during a period of rapid growth. Prior to joining HR&A, Kate managed pre-development for commercial and mixed-use projects as Development Director with Brookfield Properties, and led large-scale planning and development initiatives in Downtown Brooklyn, Coney Island, at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and across New York City as Senior Vice President for Development at the NYC Economic Development Corporation. Member Directory  Arrow

Biography: Kate helps communities implement inclusive economic growth and development strategies. Her economic development, real estate and planning practice as a Partner with HR&A Advisors draws on over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, providing the economic insights and building the partnerships needed to deliver community goals. Kate’s work focuses on inclusive neighborhood and community development; mission-driven development support; and equitable economic growth strategies. Her career has spanned management of some of the most complex public and private development initiatives in New York City, to cultivation of economic turnarounds in small and mid-sized cities across the Midwest and beyond. Throughout, her work has paired physical investment strategies with public policies, programs and processes that promote equitable participation in economic growth. Kate previously served as Managing Partner for HR&A’s 65-person New York headquarters, overseeing staff and institutionalizing new systems to promote quality and culture during a period of rapid growth. Prior to joining HR&A, Kate managed pre-development for commercial and mixed-use projects as Development Director with Brookfield Properties, and led large-scale planning and development initiatives in Downtown Brooklyn, Coney Island, at Brooklyn Bridge Park, and across New York City as Senior Vice President for Development at the NYC Economic Development Corporation.

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