Lauren Lind

My experience in the Boston University MCP program provided me with an understanding of the intricate balance between economic vitality, sustainability, and social equity. Each course taken during my time in the program pushed me to challenge myself to change my perception of the surrounding environment. The professors in the City Planning & Urban Affairs Department offer a diverse learning experience that combines academic theory with pragmatic solutions to provide students with the critical thinking skills necessary to solve real-world planning problems.

Lauren is currently the Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Plymouth, where she focuses on economic development and planning. In this role, she advises Town administration and public officials on policy matters, coordinates strategy and implementation of long-range planning initiatives, and assists with Town management and administration. Her responsibilities include implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, coordination of long-range planning activities across departments, affordable housing initiatives, and economic development.

Lauren is certified planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners with more than a decade of experience in municipal planning, policy development, project management, and intergovernmental coordination. Her experience includes working across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, with a particular focus on translating community goals into actionable strategies, building organizational capacity, managing complex planning initiatives, securing and implementing grant funding, and coordinating diverse stakeholders and departments.