Linda McIntyre

Linda McIntyre is an Adjunct Practice Instructor in Regional and Urban Planning, with affiliations in the private sector as an environmental planner and freelance writer/editor/researcher. Her career includes eight years in public-sector planning for the City of New York, spanning roles at the Department of City Planning, Parks Department, and Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Michigan, Juris Doctor from Boston University, and Master of Urban Planning from City University of New York-Hunter College.

Her research and professional interests focus on:

• Clear communication in planning contexts
• Governance capacity and effectiveness in municipal systems
• Evidence-based policymaking frameworks
• Coastal management and resilience strategies

McIntyre has contributed extensively to professional literature, including articles on planning and land use topics in Planning and Landscape Architecture magazines. She co-authored a book on green roof design, installation, and maintenance, emphasizing sustainable urban infrastructure practices.

Her public service includes:

• Serving as a planning commissioner in a Lake Michigan shoreline community (2020-2021)
• Developing a training program for new hires at the New York Department of City Planning
• Managing public engagement processes for land use proposals