BOSTON, MA — Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) announce the appointment of Diana Fernandez Bibeau as the new Deputy Chief of Urban Design to craft and execute a human-scale and inclusive vision for the design of the built environment across Boston.

Fernandez Bibeau was recruited by Wu for her expertise in designing equitably and her research in landscape heterogeneity.

“Diana is a dynamic problem solver and inclusive designer with years of experience working to reimagine how our built environment can reflect and empower our communities. I’m thrilled to bring her vision to the work we do every day in city government,” Wu said. “I look forward to Diana joining Chief Jemison and the Boston Planning and Development Agency to elevate design across our city and partner in this very important work.”

While at Sasaki, Fernandez Bibeau’s work spanned a range of projects from planning to built work. Fernandez Bibeau teamed with architects, planners, urban designers, ecologists, and civil engineers on the design of equitable and sustainable places.

“We are excited for Diana and her next chapter helping to reshape Boston with an equitable and inclusive design approach,” said Michael Grove, Sasaki Principal and Chair of Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, & Ecology. “Her new role speaks to her ethos, as well as to our values at Sasaki. It is heartwarming to see not only a landscape architect — but also a fantastic human — shaping the city we call home for future generations.”