Luis Calvo
Associate Principal, AICP
Combining his passion for design and experience in urban planning to craft plans that energize communities
Luis Calvo is an Associate Principal with MKSK, with more than 10 years of experience as a project manager and community engagement lead for complex, multidisciplinary, planning projects. Based out of MKSK’s Atlanta Office, Luis is focused on energizing communities across the Southeast, Midwest, and Western United States. With expertise and passion for downtown environments and park district planning, Luis has led downtown and district-level plans for cities of all sizes, including Lexington, KY; Columbia, SC; Decatur, GA; Smyrna, GA; Akron, OH; and Park City, UT.
Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, Luis brings a global perspective to his work and understands that cities and downtowns are more than places where people live and work. They are reflections of who we are as a people. His practice is focused on mobilizing residents, stakeholders, and leaders through creative and impassioned engagement to shape the places they call home.
Awards
2024 International Downtown Association (IDA), Downtown Achievement Awards, Award of Excellence, Downtown Decatur Town Center Plan 2.0
2024 ASLA FL, Honor Award for Planning & Analysis, Downtown Gainesville Strategic Plan
2023 IDA Downtown Achievement Awards, Award of Excellence, Downtown Gainesville Strategic Plan
2021 KY APA Award, Outstanding Neighborhood Plan, Butchertown, Phoenix Hill and NULU Neighborhood Plan
2021 ASLA-KY, Honor Award for Planning & Analysis, Butchertown, Phoenix Hill and NULU Neighborhood Plan
2021 KY APA Award, Outstanding Corridor Plan, Imagine Nicholasville Road
2019 KY APA Award, Outstanding Corridor Plan, Louisville West Kentucky Street
Selected Projects
Reedy River Redevelopment Area and Unity Park
Decatur Town Center Plan 2.0
Birmingham Northwest Downtown Development Plan
Downtown Gainesville Strategic Plan
Northwest Indiana Transit Development District Planning
Gary Metro Station and Downtown TOD Visioning
Downtown Columbia Strategic Plan & Design Guidelines
Atlanta Upper Westside Community Improvement District Master Plan
Tulsa Arena District Master Plan