Yanni Tsipis

Yanni Tsipis holds the title of Lecturer and currently serves as Senior Vice President – Fenway / Seaport Development at WS Development in Boston. He oversees two major mixed-use developments: the 33-acre Boston Seaport project (7.6 million sq ft) and a 2 million sq ft development around Fenway Park. His professional career focuses on large-scale urban development and historic rehabilitation projects, with over $2 billion in Boston-based developments managed during his 15-year tenure at Colliers International.

• Education: Undergraduate and graduate studies in civil engineering and planning at MIT.

His research interests and contributions center on Boston’s urban history and infrastructure. Tsipis has authored four books detailing the city’s transportation infrastructure evolution, blending technical expertise with historical analysis. He actively engages in civic roles through non-profit board memberships and previously served on the Boston Landmarks Commission. His career in commercial real estate (CRE) spans over two decades since 2001, emphasizing both development execution and preservation efforts.

While no formal academic grants or lab affiliations are explicitly noted in the text, his professional work demonstrates sustained involvement in urban development strategies, historic building restoration, and infrastructure policy. Advising or mentoring in academic contexts remains unreported.