He has been the Director since December 2014 and is a licensed landscape architect in British Columbia, Canada. Steven has focused the work of the UNLV DDC (Downtown Design Center) towards the development of regenerative and sustainable communities through public engagement and collaborative research, design, and action. He brings a unique set of skills and experiences to this position, including an understanding of urban design issues facing arid cities, as well as knowledge in the integration of food systems and urban environments, and water resource management.