Alan Greenberger, FAIA is a nationally recognized architect, educator, and civic leader whose 47-year career spans four significant chapters. For 34 years, he was a principal and design lead at Mitchell/Giurgola Architects and its successor, MGA Partners, where he guided numerous award-winning projects across a range of building types.
In 2008, Greenberger transitioned to public service as Philadelphia’s Chief Planner and later Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development under Mayor Michael Nutter. During his tenure, he oversaw the adoption of a new zoning code and the comprehensive Philadelphia2035 master plan, catalyzing the city’s most dynamic period of growth in decades, with billions in new investment, job creation, and neighborhood revitalization. He was also instrumental in Philadelphia’s designation as the first U.S. city in the Organization of World Heritage Cities and led redevelopment efforts for the city’s 37-mile waterfront.
Following his public service, Greenberger joined Drexel University as Distinguished Teaching Professor, serving as Department Head for Architecture, Design & Urbanism, where he continues to teach in the Architecture and Urban Strategy programs. In 2021, he was appointed Vice President for Real Estate and Facilities at Drexel, leading the university’s long-term campus master planning. Greenberger has also taught at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of the Arts.
His leadership and advocacy have been recognized with numerous honors and awards. Most recently, Greenberger received the 2023 AIA Pennsylvania Medal of Distinction, the chapter’s highest honor, recognizing his significant contributions to architecture, public service, and education.