Hi, I'm Lance!

Architect, Designer, & Urban Planner

I'm a Registered and Licensed Architect in the Philippines and M.S. Urban Planning graduate from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) where I pursued concentrations in the built environment and urban analytics.

With my background in Architecture and Urban Planning, I bring a blend of creativity and analytical skills to planning the built environment across various scales. Particularly, my keen interests are in planning cities on the street level and exploring how mobility can be empowered through people first, data-driven, and equitable approaches to planning and design.

I have key experience championing Complete Streets principles in the streetscape projects I undertake, putting walkability and multimodal considerations at the forefront of the graphics, recommendations, and plans I produce.

I'm also experienced in performing safety analysis and geospatial modeling, with a proven ability to transform complex crash and roadway datasets into clear, actionable insights. My strength lies not only in rigorous analysis but in crafting visually compelling maps and graphics that make data legible and intuitive for decision-makers.

I have delivered High Injury Network analysis for Greenwich, CT, Clemson, SC, and the New York State Thruway Authority, helping these agencies prioritize high-impact safety interventions. My work reflects a commitment to planning streets that promote mobility and safety for all users.

Presently, I am working as an Urban Planner and Designer at Stantec's New York office.

Professional Experience

Stantec

Urban Planner & Designer

New York City
Jul 2024 - Present

Stantec

Urban Planning & Design Intern

New York City
Jun 2023 - Jul 2024

Columbia University GSAPP

Graduate Teaching Assistant

New York City
Sep 2023 - Dec 2023

Freelance

Freelance Architectural Designer

Cainta
Feb 2021 - Sep 2022

University of the Philippines

Senior Research Assistant

Quezon City, Philippines
Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

Greener and Partners Properties, Inc.

Junior Architect

Mandaluyong, Philippines
Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

Educational Background

Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

Master of Science in Urban Planning

Concentrations: Built Environment & Urban Analytics

New York City, USA
Sep 2022 - May 2024

University of the Philippines Diliman

Bachelor of Science in Architecture

Class Valedictorian, magna cum laude, GPA: 3.91 / 4.00

Quezon City, Philippines
Aug 2014 - Jun 2019

Skills

Areas of Expertise

  • Road Safety & Complete Streets Approaches
  • Rendering, Graphic Design, & Visualizations
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Urban Data Analytics, Processing, & Mapping

Software

  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Photoshop
  • Illustrator
  • InDesign
  • AutoCAD
  • Rhino
  • SketchUp
  • Python

Awards & Certifications

Honor Award for Excellence in Urban Planning

Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

May 2024

GSAPP Merit-based Scholarship

Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

Aug 2023

Registered and Licensed Architect

Republic of the Philippines Professional Regulation Commission

Jan 2023

Class Valedictorian & magna cum laude

University of the Philippines College of Architecture

Jun 2019