Zachery Lemel

Zachery LeMel is an experienced professional specializing in urban planning and design, currently serving as an Instructor at Boston Architectural College since January 2024, focusing on the role of design in community practice and social change. In the role of Chief of Long Range Planning for the City of Newton since November 2019, Zachery oversees strategic planning initiatives. Previous experience includes positions as a Senior Resiliency Planner/Community Coordinator at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, where Zachery led public engagement processes and implemented the Resilient Edgemere Community Plan. Additional roles encompass contributions as a Designer at Daft McCune Walker, an Urban Design Intern at the NYC Department of City Planning, and various internships related to landscape architecture and urban design. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Urban Planning from Harvard University Graduate School of Design and a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Maryland.