Hugh Smith
New York, NY
Hugh Smith has over 15 years of professional experience, 13 of which were served at Sam Schwartz. He specializes in community outreach services on large bridge construction projects in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. Smith is instrumental in helping smooth construction projects through completion by keeping the public informed right from the start. He has worked with some of the most diverse and developing communities in New York. He facilitates community meetings, listening to the concerns of those affected, and provides information that explains a project’s scope in easy-to-understand language. He designs and maintains project-specific websites and hotlines so those affected can stay current on developments; encourages the involvement of residents, area businesses, local officials and advisory agencies; and disseminates information using brochures, PowerPoint presentations, maps, fliers, social media, and conversation.
Senior Associate +
Director of Community Outreach
Expertise
• Community Outreach
• Community Construction Liaison
• Communications
Tell us about a recent interesting project you've worked on.
They're all interesting! We recently worked on a bridge painting project and it was cool to learn (and to educate) about the fascinating way in which bridge painting is accomplished. Also, we worked on the communications plan when His Holiness the Pope visited the area. This was utterly fascinating as we had to be very creative in how we communicated the various logistical and transportation challenges the public would face during the visit.