Planning Commissioner, 1995–2004
New York City Planning Commission

The Commission is responsible for the conduct of planning relating to the orderly growth and development of New York City, including adequate and appropriate resources for the housing, business, industry, transportation, distribution, recreation, culture, comfort, convenience, health and welfare of its population. The Commission meets regularly to hold hearings and vote on applications, as described above, concerning the use, development and improvement of real property subject to City regulation. Its consideration of these applications includes an assessment of their environmental impacts where required by law. 

Managing Director of Planning and Design, 1996–2001; 2003–2005
NYC2012

NYC2012 was the official committee charged with bringing the 2012 Olympics to New York City. New York was one of five official candidate cities, from which the International Olympic Committee chose the winning city on July 6, 2005. Garvin oversaw NYC2012's physical plan for the Olympic Games, including all venues, transportation and the environmental planning. 

Vice President for Planning, Design, and Development, 2002–2003
Lower Manhattan Development Corp.

The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation was created in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 by Governor Pataki and then-Mayor Giuliani to help plan and coordinate the rebuilding and revitalization of Lower Manhattan. LMDC works in cooperation with its partners in the public and private sectors to coordinate long-term planning for the World Trade Center site and surrounding communities, while pursuing short-term initiatives to improve the quality of life in Lower Manhattan during the revitalization effort.

Urban Land Institute, 1996–2004

National Fellow 

Consultant in Urban Planning & Real Estate Development, 1980–2004
Various Clients

Baton Rouge, LA
Charlotte, NC
Palm Beach, FL
Toronto, Canada
Pittsburgh, PA
St. Louis, MO
Stamford, CT