Victor Franckiewicz, Jr.

Victor Franckiewicz, Jr. is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Sustainable Real Estate Development at Tulane University. He holds a J.D. from Loyola University, a Master of City Planning (MIT), and a B.S. in Urban Studies (MIT). His career spans legal practice, public service, and community development, with notable roles as Mayor of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and President/CEO of the Bureau of Governmental Research (New Orleans). He currently serves as General Counsel to the Louisiana Land Trust (LLT), managing hurricane-damaged property recovery and blight remediation projects. He also advises the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) on legal and operational reorganization post-Hurricane Katrina.

Professional Expertise: Mr. Franckiewicz specializes in legal frameworks for public infrastructure, disaster recovery, and community development. He has led projects involving HUD-funded housing initiatives (e.g., HOPE VI program), transit authority restructuring, and coastal zone management legislation. His work integrates legal, policy, and planning strategies to address urban challenges in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Key Contributions: He co-counsels the New Orleans East Hospital Service District to rebuild a full-service hospital post-Katrina, utilizing CDBG, ME, and HUD funding. He advises local governments on zoning ordinances, land-use policies, and compliance with federal regulations. His legal team restructured the RTA’s operations through post-Katrina recovery efforts, including federal procurement and labor agreements.