
I am a New York City-based urbanist and executive leader, working at the intersection of economic development and emerging technology. I partner with organizations to create strategies and investments that catalyze inclusive growth, innovation, and workforce transformation. In 2025, HarperCollins published my book Reinventing the Heartland. And shortly thereafter, I launched my own consultancy, Urban Reinvention Strategies LLC.
If you are interested in exploring how we may work together, please contact me at business.nicholas.lalla@gmail.com. You can also connect with me on LinkedIn.
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