Kunal’s background has prepared him to do the technical work of the Planning Board.

As a student of architecture and planning, Kunal:

• Applies current planning solutions and practices.
• Visualizes technical architectural drawings in actual neighborhoods.
• Analyzes complex mapping, plans, and regulations.
• Integrates financials, stormwater management, open space, and transportation needs.

In his actual design experience, Kunal has:

• Led a team of 9 to design a live-work community for the City of Oakland, California.
• Worked with a team of 5 on design management and logistics for a 234 bed veteran home project in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
• Consulted on design proposals for United Nations peacebuilding programs.

On the Transportation Advisory Committee, Kunal advanced:

• $20 Limitless Lexpress pass, improving ridership and revenue.
• Helped build 99% Town Meeting support for increased MBTA bus service. Resulting in substantially expanded MBTA service.
• Developer funded benefits from MBTA multi-family projects such as bus shelters, funds to Alewife shuttles, and more.

As a Town Meeting Member, Kunal supported:

• Town-led 100% affordable housing development on Lowell Street.
• Increased affordability requirements in Special Residential Developments.