Mark Lakeman is a creative, urban place-maker in his commitment to the emergence of a thriving and sustainable cultural landscape. He seeks to make every design project one which will further the development of a community vision, whether it involves urban design and place making, ecological building, encourages community interaction, or assists those who typically do not have access to design services. Mark’s leadership in Communitecture, and its nonprofit affiliate The City Repair Project, has benefited communities across the North American continent.