As founder of Studio One Eleven, Alan Pullman, AIA, leads design teams on mixed-use, urban infill and adaptive reuse projects. With over 30 years of experience in architecture and urban design, he has led project teams on a number of award-winning developments. He is responsible for overall management and strategy, as well as design leadership on select projects. Alan is a registered architect in California and a member of both the American Institute of Architects and Urban Land Institute, where he serves on the Urban Revitalization Council. He holds a position as board member for Downtown Long Beach Associates and is an advisor to the 4th Street Merchant Association. In addition, Alan is a partner in East Village Associates, a development firm dedicated to adaptive re-use projects that contribute to the economic, environmental and community life of downtown Long Beach. A native of New York, Alan received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University and is an Executive MSC in Cities candidate at London School of Economics.

What is your favorite city you’ve traveled to?
I love London, England, New York, New York and Tokyo, Japan for their vibrant street life and amazing culture.

What is your favorite book?
Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs.

Who is someone that inspires you?
Enrique Penalosa, mayor of Bogota, for inspiring us to create a greener more equitable world.