Dennis Allen

As a founder and partner in Urban One, Dennis is responsible for strategic oversight, operations, and development management efforts for the firm. His focus is on sourcing and providing value for complicated urban development and infrastructure projects by bringing his vast skill set and connections to each challenge. He is passionate about building out the urban form of cities across the US and creating more lasting, walkable environments.

Dennis has also held leadership positions for development companies Holland Partner Group, Zidell Yards, and The Kor Group. He has over 15 years of real estate finance and development experience and has managed the financing, entitlement, and construction of over 1,000,000 square feet of residential, retail, and office development, with values in excess of $500,000,000. He was also the founder and Executive Director of Los Angeles Streetcar, Inc., a non-profit formed to build a modern day streetcar system in Downtown Los Angeles.

Dennis is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. He is a national leader in the advocacy of compact, walkable development and is the current Vice-Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Northwest district council and a steering committee member for LOCUS / Smart Growth America. Dennis also sits on the Boards of Los Angeles Streetcar, Inc., Portland Streetcar Inc., and Southwest Charter School.