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Matt Mason
Vice President, Planning
What’s your area of expertise?
Urban planning and land use.
How long have you worked at NYCEDC?
Since June 13, 2011.
Why do you work at NYCEDC? What motivates you?
I enjoy taking on projects in economically challenged neighborhoods and working to make the City a better place.
What is your favorite project you’ve worked on?
Applied Sciences NYC.
Where did you grow up?
Minneapolis, MN.
Where do you live in the City? What do you love about your neighborhood?
Fort Greene, lots of restaurants.
How do you get to work?
2 or 3 train.
What is your favorite lunch spot near NYCEDC?
Simply Salads.
What would people find you doing on the weekends?
Jogging.
Mets or Yankees?
Both equally.
Who do you follow on Twitter?
I don’t use Twitter.
Why did you move to New York City? If you’re from here, why did you decide to stay?
It is the most walkable, interesting, and transit accessible city in the US.
What’s your favorite place in the City?
Tompkins Square.
Describe New York City in three words.
Vital, walkable city.
Describe NYCEDC is three words.
Making NYC better.