Biography
Hung-Chih is Gensler's Global Director of Cities and Urban Design, partnering with governments, organizations, and developers to define bold visions, establish strategic frameworks, and guide transformative urban development.
Known for connecting long-term vision with practical implementation, Hung-Chih advises governments, institutions, and developers on the strategic decisions shaping the future of cities. He helps clients identify opportunities that create both immediate and lasting value, developing frameworks that align economic, social, and spatial objectives while guiding projects from early vision through implementation and long-term stewardship. Combining global experience with deep local insight, he brings diverse stakeholders together around a shared direction and transforms ambitious ideas into resilient, actionable outcomes.
he most successful cities recognize opportunity early, establish a clear direction, and create value that endures for generations.
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Qualifications and Recognition
Master of Architecture in Urban Design, Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Bachelor of Science in Architecture, National Cheng Kung University
Associate Member, American Institute of Architects (AIA)
Member, American Planning Association (APA)
Member, Urban Land Institute (ULI)
Specially Invited Consultant, UN-Habitat Future Cities Advisory Outlook
Advisory Expert for the Shanghai Master Plan 2040, appointed by the Mayor of Shanghai
Chairman, Planning and Design (Overseas Institutions) Working Committee, China Planning Association
Lecturer, From Urban Design to Designing Urban Life,” Frontiers of Design International Lecture Series, College of Architecture and Urban Planning (CAUP), Tongji University, 2026