Henry Cisneros

Henry Cisneros writes from both sides: as a public official and a private sector developer and investor. He understands what makes cities work-and how investors can succeed and contribute to their vitality. Cisneros helped lay the foundation for this new era In American cities. As the young mayor toon meer of San Antonio, he helped his city garner national recognition for sound planning and powerful infrastructure investments. As secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, he visited every state in his work to apply new urbanist principles to transform public housing. Today, as a private real estate professional, Cisneros is tackling one of urban America's most pressing issues: how to build housing for middle-income residents in cities. toon minder