Resilience Planning for Maryland Defense Communities

Biography

Eric Leshinsky is the Chief of Comprehensive Planning for the City of Annapolis where he focuses on a broad range of urban policy areas including mobility, land use, housing, natural resources, and cultural arts. He led the City’s recent comprehensive plan update, Annapolis Ahead 2040, which includes an ambitious vision for the City’s future resilience efforts. A native Annapolitan, Eric worked for over twenty years as an advocate, architect, planner, and urban designer in other places including New York City, Houston, Austin, and Baltimore, before returning to Annapolis in 2020. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Columbia University, a Master’s in Architecture degree from Rice University, and is a licensed city planner. In addition to his work with the City of Annapolis, he is also the Board Chair at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts.