Our team

A SHARED PASSION FOR HELPING COMMUNITIES DEFINE THEIR OWN PATHS FORWARD 

Playing a small role in the development of more sustainable, accessible, and equitable neighborhoods

Meet our team

Taylor Herman

Founding Principle

Taylor founded Desire Path in 2022, combining his passion for urban design with his deep understanding of what does (and doesn’t) work in community engagement. Taking what he’s learned from working with both developers and cities, Taylor is helping communities define what they need to become more resilient, thriving places for people to live and work.

taylor@desirepath.us

Charlotte Whittle

Urban Planner

Charlotte joined Desire Path to continue her work as an urban planner after having the opportunity to be a part of the MIT Energy Initiative and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offfice. She’s particularly passionate about projects that prioritize sustainability and improve a community’s climate resiliency.

charlotte@desirepath.us

Lionel Beane

Urban Planner

Lionel believes urban development should elevate the culture, business and people who already live where a new project is being proposed. He’s seen firsthand the positive

lionel@desirepath.us

Maia

Moral Support

Consumer of lunch leftovers, expert at napping during any situation, and protector from package deliveries.