Will McCollum, R.A. is an architect and urbanist dedicated to creating walkable, prosperous, and enduring communities. For over a decade, WIll worked alongside renowned urbanist Lew Oliver to shape meaningful communities across the United States. As a project manager at LOI, Will bridged the design and development teams of notable projects like Trilith, a mixed-use development south of Atlanta, and Burton, a pedestrian-focused residential town in the Appalachian foothills. His leadership with Trilith helped the project earn many prestigious awards, including a CNU Charter Award and multiple NAHB “Best in American Living” Awards. In 2023, Will founded Citymakers Collective, an educational nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, that equips the next generation of designers and developers to build more human-centric places. His work bridges design and development, integrating lessons from history and tradition with the practical realities of today’s market. Will is committed to shaping places that inspire connection, foster civic pride, and carry forward the best of our shared heritage into the future.