Kris Carter

Chair, Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics

City of Boston, MA

Kris is a non-practicing engineer, an optimistic urban planner, and a self-taught filmmaker. He leads the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics at the City of Boston which serves as the civic innovation team exploring and prototyping what's new and next in cities. With the Mechanics, Kris oversees an interdisciplinary team and a broad portfolio of work, but specializes in urban mobility, community engagement, public realm, and digital storytelling. He has won awards from the Federal Labs Consortium, American Planning Association, multiple film festivals, and is perfecting dad jokes in his spare time. @Kris_W_Carter

Kris Carter

Chair, Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics

City of Boston, MA

Kris is a non-practicing engineer, an optimistic urban planner, and a self-taught filmmaker. He leads the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics at the City of Boston which serves as the civic innovation team exploring and prototyping what's new and next in cities. With the Mechanics, Kris oversees an interdisciplinary team and a broad portfolio of work, but specializes in urban mobility, community engagement, public realm, and digital storytelling. He has won awards from the Federal Labs Consortium, American Planning Association, multiple film festivals, and is perfecting dad jokes in his spare time. @Kris_W_Carter