Patrick Piuma is the Director of the Urban Design Studio. He has a Master of Urban Planning degree from the University of Louisville. As the Director, Patrick's main concentration is on issues of sustainability and how the design of the built environment can improve the quality of life for its inhabitants. Before transitioning to the field of urban planning and design, Patrick worked as a multimedia, web and graphic designer for a local ad agency for the better part of seven years.

Luis Calvo is a Graduate Research Assistant for the Urban Design Studio and a student in the University of Louisville's Master of Urban Planning program. Luis holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, GA. Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, he has previously lived in Atlanta and Miami before becoming a proud resident of Old Louisville. Above all things, he is a big fan of cities, and the idiosyncrasies that make each city and its community unique. A former barista and architectural draftsman, Luis enjoys designing spaces that enrich our built environment and strengthen our sense of place. 

Alex Narang is a Graduate Research Assistant at the Urban Design Studio and the University of Louisville. He is currently seeking a Masters in Public Affairs. He holds a B.A. in Spanish and International Relations from Indiana University. Alex is a native of Málaga, Spain and has previously lived in St. Louis and Indianapolis. He wants to focus his work in the nonprofit or public sector looking into how data can be used to improve the performance of both sectors. Alex enjoys working with various nonprofit organizations and is seeking to get involved more with sustainability efforts. Before attending school Alex worked in the nonprofit sector as a case manager.