Steven Paynter
OAA, ARB
Design Resilience Leader, Studio Director, Principal
Gensler
Embodying the philosophy that diversity fosters innovation, Steven is widely recognized as an industry leader and an invaluable resource for market expertise to developers, landlords, and tenants alike. His ability to combine technical execution with elegant design and his commitment to each project makes him sought-after by clients across all industries.
Steven is frequently called on to provide thought leadership and regularly speaks on topics such as unlocking the value of Class B & C buildings by converting them to residential, shaping the future of cities, the urbanization of suburbia, and design of post-pandemic office buildings. Engaged in original research, he has led the development of a tool for rapid assessment of existing office building stock for ESG performance. Steven was nominated by Business Insider as one of their Top 100 People Transforming Business in 2022, and his work and leadership have been featured in the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Calgary Herald, CBC, BBC, South China Morning Post, RTE and Architectural Record.
Engaged in professional outreach, he is an active member of the OAA, ULI, and CoreNet Global.
Courses featuring Steven
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Repositioning Portfolio Assets to be Resilient and Build Community Value
Join ULI Learning and Gensler for this 4-hour interactive session on what management and design strategies are working to convert downtowns and properties to yield value for investors and communities alike.
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Building Resilient Communities Through Stronger Partnerships: The Role of the Public Sector in Real Estate Development
This live series explores the relationship between developers and public sector managers, the role the public sector plays in promoting equitable development, and how the public sector can attract and successfully collaborate with developers.