Matthew Norris

Biography: Matt Norris is senior director for the Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate at the Urban Land Institute, where he supports the organization’s Healthy Places program and other initiatives. Through the Healthy Places program, Matt advances efforts to leverage the power of ULI’s global networks to shape projects and places in ways that improve the health of people and communities. He is the primary or contributing author of nine major ULI publications, including Reshaping the City: Zoning for a More Equitable, Resilient, and Sustainable Future, Parking Policy Innovations in the United States, and Successful Partnerships for Parks: Collaborative Approaches to Advance Equitable Access to Open Space. Matt has presented original research at 30+ national conferences, workshops, and webinars. Matt previously worked at the Tri-State Transportation Campaign where he focused on improving access to safe, reliable, and equitable modes of transportation throughout southern New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia area. Matt earned his Master’s in City and Regional Planning from Rutgers University-New Brunswick in 2010, where he focused on international development and comprehensive planning. Matt also holds a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Kansas.