Michael Haggerty
Principal, Director of Urban Planning and Design
Michael Haggerty is a Principal at Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners. As Director of Urban Planning and Design, he leads projects related to open spaces, housing, waterfronts, and resilience. His recent work in New York City reimagines connectivity and sustainability in urban systems. The design of the Harlem River Greenway was recognized by AIANY’s Transportation and Infrastructure Design Excellence Award in 2022. The Staten Island Shoreline Parks Plan will integrate five miles of parkland, public beaches, and bicycle paths with coastal flood protection. A Vision for a Resilient East Harlem lays out a framework for making public spaces multi-functional to address climate risks in upper Manhattan. The Streetscape & Lighting Plan for Union Square and 14th Street supports a new vision for downtown Manhattan pedestrian spaces. Michael began his career with the public art organization Creative Time in New York, and subsequently earned professional degrees in architecture and urban planning at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. While at Harvard he was awarded the Presidential Public Service Fellowship to work with MASS Design Group.
Representative Projects:
Climate Resilience Planning
Climate Strong Communities, New York, NY
A Vision for a Resilient East Harlem, New York, NY
East Shore Shoreline Resilient Parks Plan, Staten Island, NY
Corona Cloudburst Hub, Queens, NY
Yonkers Climate Action Plan, Yonkers, NY
Park Planning + Design
Manhattan Greenway Harlem River Waterfront Park, New York, NY
Hart Island Master Plan, Bronx, NY
Marsha P Johnson State Park, Brooklyn, NY
Carroll Park Community Vision Plan, Brooklyn, NY
Streets, Public Realm, and Infrastructure
East Village / Lower East Side Waterfront Access Study, New York, NY
Greenthumb Gardens Water Supply Plan, New York, NY
Union Square Streetscape and Lighting Plan, New York, NY
DUMBO / Vinegar Hill Mobility Study, Brooklyn, NY
Garment District Broadway Vision, New York, NY
New Rochelle Downtown Public Realm, New Rochelle, NY
Sweet Auburn Green & Equitable Framework Plan, Atlanta, GA
Site Plans + Housing
Williamsburg IBIA Development Public Realm, Brooklyn, NY
Clarkson Estates Affordable Housing, Brooklyn, NY
Seniors First Kingsborough Affordable Housing, Brooklyn, NY
Bedford Greenhouse Affordable Housing, Bronx, NY
Luna Corporate Plaza and Marketplace, Sao Paulo, Brazil