Hi. I’m
Leah Goodridge.
A lawyer and urban planning expert with a big voice.
Let’s talk urban planning!
I’m a City Planning Commissioner with knowledge and expertise on how to plan great cities.
You see that New York City apartment building that was just built?
I probably voted on it.
And advocated that it include affordable units (real ones, not the six-figure income ones!). Those are the decisions I make in city planning. I’ve voted on more than 400 proposals to improve New York City’s infrastructure, roads and housing. I was a tenants’ rights attorney for 12 years, taking on real estate giants and defending tenants from eviction. Those experiences guide me.
Featured in…
Writing about the housing crisis + urban planning.
Did you know the U.S. has only 8 public restrooms per 100,000 residents? I wrote about the national public restroom shortage—and the urban planning historical context behind it—for The New York Times. I’ve written over 10 articles for major publications like Time Magazine, USA Today, and Teen Vogue to share my vision of urban planning and housing issues.
I Create Community-Centered Programs...
To teach the basics of urban planning.
Book me.
“Hmm, never thought about it that way!”
I lead talks at leading institutions to shed light on the housing crisis and various aspects of urban planning. I infuse history, pop culture and data to lead lively conversations about what’s going on in the housing world and how you can help. Let’s work together!
-
![]()
Influential Publications
Law review articles that went viral, the “Best Teen Vogue Op-Eds of the Year” and more.
-
![]()
Press
Leah’s work has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes and more.
-
![]()
Book Leah
Leah has appeared as a speaker at SXSW, Stanford University and more. Book her.
-
![]()
Bio
This girl from Brownsville, Brooklyn always dreamed big. Read Leah’s bio.
-
![]()
Leah's Dishes
Leah is an avid cook. Check out her fave dishes she has made.
