Paul Lewis has worked for the City of Orlando as an urban planner and planning manager for the past 35+ years. He is known throughout Florida as an expert in growth management and sustainability, population and economic forecasting, aviation land use planning, and parks and open space planning.
Paul has extensive experience in creating and implementing nationally recognized New Urbanism projects in both infill (Baldwin Park) and greenfield (Lake Nona/Medical City) locations. He is a strong advocate for Healthy Community Design and livability, as evidenced by his work on two APA FL Chapter-award winning plans, the 2015 Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan and the Livable Orlando Age-Friendly Action Plan which won a 2023 Award of Excellence in the Innovation in Planning For All Ages category. In 2016, Paul was inducted into the American Institute of Certified Planners – College of Fellows.