Paul Curcio

Paul Curcio is a licensed architect, urban designer, educator, and consultant with over 30 years of experience in urban systems, transportation, and real estate development. Currently a Lecturer at UC San Diego's Urban Studies and Planning Department, he teaches courses on urbanization, resilience, sustainability, and public transportation. He has also lectured at UCLA Anderson School, UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, and the Indian School of Business.

• Education
  • Master of Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School
  • Master of Architecture in Urban Design, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies, University of Illinois

His research and practice focus on transformative civic impact through urban design, real estate development, and digital-age value propositions in public infrastructure. He has held leadership roles at the City of San Diego, Oregon State Government, Disney Development Company, and MBT Associates, and served on the LA METRO Office of Extraordinary Innovation advisory board for six years.

Paul designed the Directed Capstone course for UC Berkeley's MRED+D program, emphasizing industry fundamentals for mid-career professionals. His career spans consulting for Fortune 100 companies, universities, and government agencies, with a strong emphasis on executive education and public-private collaboration.