AI & Tech Policy

HR&A is excited to welcome Drex Owusu to our Board of Directors. Drex is a dynamic leader at the intersection of education, economic development, and civic engagement. His experience aligns with HR&A’s continued growth in Texas and our efforts to deepen the firm’s leadership and impact. Drex’s career reflects a consistent commitment to catalyzing economic […]

We’re proud to welcome three new Partners to HR&A’s leadership: Sarah Solon, Ignacio Montojo, and Erin Lonoff. Each brings a unique perspective and deep expertise that will help shape the future of our firm and the communities we serve. We sat down with each of them to discuss their paths to partnership, the trends they’re […]

HR&A is proud to be an employee-owned, mission-driven company committed to building a robust workforce with the brightest minds in our industry. Our people are dedicated to delivering on our mission to create vital places, build equitable and resilient communities, and improve people’s lives.   Our Summer Analyst Internship Program offers students and early professionals […]

This fall, HR&A hosted a series of trainings and immersive experiences across three of the cities we call home: New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. By bringing colleagues together in the places where we live and work, we created space for collaboration, shared learning, and new connections — strengthening the foundation that supports our […]

We caught up with CEO Jeff Hébert and Managing Partner Kate Collignon to talk about HR&A’s new Bay Area office, what makes the region special, and how the firm’s work is shaping what’s next for cities across Northern California and beyond.     Why did HR&A open an office in the Bay Area?   Jeff: […]

We recently celebrated our 10th anniversary since officially opening our Texas office in our new home in Downtown Dallas at Radiance Plaza. Thank you to all our clients, collaborators, and friends who joined us for the celebration and the many others who have been our close partners over the last 10 years. We are looking […]

We recently celebrated 10 years since opening our Texas office, so we sat down with Managing Partner Aaron Abelson to reflect on HR&A’s impact across the Lone Star State.   Can you share a bit about HR&A’s history in Texas? I joined HR&A in 2013 in New York, right when the firm’s work in Texas […]

We recently celebrated our 10th anniversary since officially opening our Texas office in our new home in Downtown Dallas at Radiance Plaza. Thank you to all our clients, collaborators, and friends who joined us for the celebration and the many others who have been our close partners over the last 10 years. We are looking […]

We’re proud to celebrate Senior Analyst Laura Kim for being selected as part of the BWAF Emerging Leaders cohort!   Launched in 2017, the program supports early- and mid-career women in architecture, design, real estate, and related fields, providing mentorship, peer connections, and professional development opportunities.   At HR&A, Laura focuses on economic development, downtown […]

We followed three Interns from our Class of 2025—Alexander in DC, Camryn in LA, and Jose in NYC—to see what a day in the life of an HR&A intern looks like. From morning commutes that make them feel connected to the urban systems they’re helping shape to working on projects for some of the 180+ […]

Welcoming the 2025 Class of HR&A Summer Interns!   The Summer Analyst Internship is a 10-week program offering the opportunity to engage in projects and skills aligned with core analytical staff at HR&A. Interns have the opportunity to work as integrated members of our project teams and build their skills in market analysis, case study […]

The Design Trust for Public Space, established in 1995, has been a transformative force in unlocking the potential of New York City’s public spaces. The non-profit organization is a nationally-recognized incubator that works closely with design professionals, community organizations, and city agencies to reshape the landscape of all five boroughs—from parks and plazas to streets […]