Matthew Leasure

Matthew Leasure is a Principal at Designing Local, leading planning and design projects in parks and recreation, historic preservation, urban design, site development, and community planning. Matthew also serves as a Lecturer at The Ohio State University, teaching master's level urban design courses. Previously, Matthew worked as a Landscape Architect & Urban Planner at MKSK Studios, handling design leadership and project management. Additionally, Matthew gained experience as a Planning Intern at Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. Matthew holds a Master's degree in City and Regional Planning and a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from The Ohio State University.