Clay Anderson is a dual degree student in the Master in City Planning and Master of Science in Real Estate Development programs. Hailing from San Antonio, Texas, Clay came to MIT after working as a transportation planner for his hometown, where he helped create the city’s bike and Vision Zero plans. He also led an advocacy campaign to restart planning for intercity train service between San Antonio and Austin, where he engaged with local elected officials to help build consensus about the importance of regional transportation.

At MIT, Clay’s coursework combines urban design with real estate analysis, where he is interested in identifying physical design that reduces car-dependency along with the financial and economic frameworks that are needed to make such development happen.