Lily Canan Reynolds

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Bio​

Lily Reynolds, AICP is an urban planner specializing in infrastructure, transportation systems, and community engagement. In 2022 Lily was appointed as the City of Philadelphia’s Director of Federal Infrastructure Strategy to ensure the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law builds wealth for Philadelphia residents who have long been excluded from opportunity, especially people of color. In her former role as Philadelphia’s Deputy Director of Complete Streets, Lily managed transportation project implementation, development of the City’s first capital plan for Vision Zero, and community-driven programs like Neighborhood Slow Zones. Lily brings an equity lens to her work and strives to design government systems for people and communities first. Lily holds a BA in Geography and Sociology from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Urban Studies from Simon Fraser University. Lily is a Transformative Justice Infrastructure Fellow with PolicyLink/Government Alliance on Race and Equity, a member of the American Planning Association, and maintains accreditation with the American Institute of Certified Planners.