CURTNER URBAN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 2024-2025

Innovation Leadership 

2025 Curtner Urban Leadership Program Directory

ULI Toronto’s Curtner Urban Leadership Program engages multi-disciplinary emerging industry leaders to work with communities to advance responsible, transformative, and positive city-building.

The program’s mission is to cultivate thought and industry leadership by immersing emerging leaders in the real estate and land use industry in the challenges and opportunities of developing the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The program is sponsored by BDP Quadrangle in memory of one of its founding partners, Brian L. Curtner and reflects many of his passions, including city building, mentorship and collaboration.

This year’s Curtner Urban Leadership Program focuses on fostering a culture of innovation in real estate, aiming to redefine practices for better buildings, spaces, and places. The program will explore how to shift from traditional methods to innovative approaches in real estate policy and practice. Key areas include housing and affordability innovations, adaptive reuse of structures, brownfield revitalization, and creating complete communities.

Participants will collaborate with industry peers and experts to develop actionable strategies. Monthly sessions cover:

• October: Framework discussion on innovation leadership.
• November: Housing innovations and case studies.
• December: Leadership tools and design transformations.
• January: Environment and climate-focused strategies.
• February: Workforce and educational reframing.
• March: Municipal finance and project financing.
• April: Design of community, workplace, and public spaces.
• May: Program report and assessment of key innovation directions.

Welcome Gregg Lintern

Program Dean 

Former Chief Planner and Executive Director
City of Toronto

Gregg Lintern, a pivotal figure in Toronto’s municipal landscape for decades and has spearheaded transformative initiatives across the city. His tenure as Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning from 2017 to 2023 marked a commitment to enhancing Toronto’s livability and inclusivity. Gregg prioritized addressing the housing affordability crisis, expanding the citywide transit network, and planning complete communities to support growth while integrating climate adaptation strategies. His leadership emphasized values such as empathy, humility, and resilience, guiding his teams through complex urban challenges and legislative changes.

Vanessa Judelman is the President of Mosaic People Development, a company that helps develop leaders who inspire great results. Her visionary approach has been critical in helping organizations to create conscious, thoughtful and results oriented leaders.

Class of 2025 Curtner Urban Leadership Program Participants

Munira Al-Amudy, Associate Development Manager, Toronto Community Housing Corporation
Tejas Bhatt, Senior Development Manager, CAPREIT
Liana Carnevale, Senior Advisor, Development (Landmark Projects), Infrastructure Ontario
Prasanth Charakunnel Varughese, Senior Planner- Urban Design, City of Toronto
Michelle Corcoran, Senior Manager, Development, Diamond Corp.
Alanna Damp, Associate, Kilmer Infrastructure Developments Inc.
Nathania Dixon, Director, RioCan Living Operations, RioCan REIT
Nathaniel Francolla, Manager of Community Development & Integration, FirstService Residential
Philippa French, Public Art Curator, City of Mississauga
Kate (Ketevan) Gonashvili, Senior Designer, Giannone Petricone Associates
Sara Gregory, Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc.
Nyasha Harper-Michon, Director of Programs, CP Planning
Liban Hassan, Trustee and Board of Director at Toronto Lands Corporation (TLC), Toronto District School Board
Katie Henley, Senior Urban Designer, City of Markham
Brady Heslip, Associate, Development, Oxford Properties Group
William Hu, Development Manager, York University Development Corporation
Dorsa Jalalian, Associate, Senior Urban Designer, DIALOG
Himanshu Katyal, Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc.
Rida Khan, Senior Urban Designer, Hatch
Justine Kicek, Development Manager, Fitzrovia Real Estate
Jeremy Kloet, Development Manager, Toronto Lands Corporation
Czeryll Longalong, Specialist, Strategic Policy and Research, Regional Municipality of Peel
Emily Li, Architect | Project Lead, BDP Quadrangle
Edwin Li, Project Lead, Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review / Senior Planner, City of Brampton
Nicole Lechter, Senior Analyst – Real Estate, Senior Manager – Real Estate Audit, RSM Canada LLP
Kit Leung, Senior Manager, Real Estate & Insurance, Community Living Toronto
Hailey McWilliam, Senior Planner, Bousfields Inc.
Geoffrey Mosher, Project Manager, LURA Consulting
Hassan Mohamud, Community Benefits Coordinator, Toronto Community Benefits Network
Meaghan Palynchuk, Real Estate Consultant, Affordable Housing, City of Hamilton
Diana Pitfield, Senior Manager, Corporate Sustainability, Allied Properties REIT
Josh Reiniger, Associate, Urban Designer, Urban Strategies
Michael Salenieks, Vice President, Broker, Lennard Commercial Realty, Brokerage
Bindu Shah, Strategic Lead, Planning, Town of Caledon
Sagal Shuriye, Capital Planner, Government of Ontario
Justin Smith, BDP Quadrangle
Kyla Tan, Manager, Development, Fitzrovia
Juneeja Varghese, Senior Manager, Community Initiatives, United Way Greater Toronto
Rachel Vesz, Senior Urban Designer, Arcadis