TPO Executive Director Johnny Wong Speaks at ULI Event 

TPO Executive Director Johnny Wong recently joined a panel hosted by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), where the focus was on helping the development community better understand how roads are planned and built. 

The event was part of ULI’s ongoing work to connect professionals across the land use and real estate development sectors. ULI brings together professionals from the public and private sectors, including developers, architects, planners, engineers, and local government leaders, who share a commitment to responsible land use and smart growth. It’s a space for collaboration, mentoring, and sharing ideas that help shape strong, sustainable communities. 

Wong helped shape the conversation by explaining how road projects move through the planning phase and eventually secure the needed funding. His insights helped set the stage for the rest of the discussion, giving attendees a clearer picture of the early steps in the transportation project process. 

Events like this help bridge the gap between planners, developers, and the broader community by providing useful context for how transportation decisions are made and how they connect to long-term development goals.