Paris Rutherford

Biography: For nearly 30 years, Paris Rutherford has had a consistent track record in the creation of market-leading mixed-use, residential and transit-oriented districts. His focus is delivering profitable urban investment that capitalizes on the broader community’s desire for Great Places as defined through design, market and social success. He has worked on hallmark destinations across the United States, and was instrumental in the rejuvenation of urban communities in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Denver, Atlanta and other cities through walkable urbanism. Since Catalyst’s inception, Mr. Rutherford has guided the company’s award-winning development and strategic planning efforts following a methodology that generates innovative investment, successful relationships, and enhanced market demand. Prior to forming Catalyst, Mr. Rutherford was a managing partner at RTKL Associates where he lead the firm’s planning division across eight global offices and served on its Board of Directors. His work has received over 100 awards including multiple ULI Impact and project awards, and he has been published or highlighted in such publications as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Urban Land Magazine. He has been asked to speak at a host of venues including the National Press Club, ULI, ICSC, CNU and others, and been featured on national broadcasts such as CNBC’s Closing Bell and PBS’s News Hour. Mr. Rutherford is a graduate of the University of Southern California and Harvard University.