Nolan Lienhart

Nolan Lienhart is known for his strategic ability to bring clients together with community stakeholders and the diverse disciplines critical to the planning of major district-scale developments as the Principal and Director of Planning & Urban Design at ZGF Architects in Portland. Over the past decade, Nolan has honed his expertise in transit-oriented development, master planning, and urban design, which includes riverfront development, mixed-use neighborhoods, and campus planning. His experience includes work for Oregon Health & Science University, Stanford University, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Prosper Portland, TriMet, and Denver’s Regional Transportation District. Nolan served as faculty with the Rose Center for Public Leadership in 2017 and 2018, co-chairing panels of experts advising mayors of San Jose and Salt Lake City. He has served as Board President for 1000 Friends of Oregon and was appointed to serve on the Oregon Capitol Planning Commission by Governor Kate Brown. He is also on the Board of Governors for the Pacific Northwest College of Art.