Joseph Robinette Biden

“ Under Coes leadership, SGA grew to become a national leader known to be unafraid to tackle some of the toughest challenges facing the smart growth real estate industry today. Coes authored series of reports and publications, including a 2020 report on the impact of converging trends of climate, racial injustice, COVID-19 and economic recovery on the built environment and a 2018 national opportunity zone report to help investors and local policymakers identify and deliver positive economic, environmental, and social returns. ”

“ Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate 10 members of his Administration to lead on climate and transportation matters across key agencies, including the Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Transportation. ”

“ Prior to joining Smart Growth America, Coes served as a Consultant for Government Affairs and Campaigns at M+R Strategic Services. As a consultant, Christopher worked with various clients including Save Darfur, SEIU, Habitat for Humanity and Transportation for America, where he served as Senior Campaign Advisor and Deputy Director. In addition to his work on transportation, community development and real estate issues, Coes brings over fifteen years of experience in domestic policy, political and advocacy campaigns, strategic planning and organizational management. ”