Peter Kageyama

Peter Kageyama is a sansei, a third generation Japanese American. Born in Akron, Ohio, he attended The Ohio State University, receiving a B.A. in Political Science, and Case Western University School of Law for his J.D. He practiced law for a couple of years but describes himself as a ‘recovering attorney’.

Peter is the author of four nonfiction books on cities and urban affairs. His first book, For the Love of Cities, was recognized as a Top 10 Book in Urban Planning and Development. He speaks all over the world about better placemaking that emphasizes small, inexpensive, and fun approaches to city building. He was a Senior Advisor to the Alliance for Innovation, a national network of city leaders, and is a special advisor to America in Bloom.

In his spare time Peter is an avid board gamer, comic book geek and classic rock nerd. He lives in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida with his wife, award winning architect Lisa Wannemacher and their dog Dobby.

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