Jason C. Deane is an urban and regional planner and senior project manager whose work focuses on sustainable land development, spatial analysis, and policy advisory, primarily in small island developing states. He specializes in balancing ecosystem preservation with physical development, a challenge made more pressing by rapid urbanization and the global shift toward green infrastructure. Before joining Pinchina, he spent more than 15 years at a leading urban planning firm in Barbados, advising clients on projects ranging from affordable housing and subdivisions to telecommunications infrastructure, and then served in a strategic advisory role for Barbados’ National Housing Corporation (NHC), the island’s largest public housing authority.
Throughout his career, he has led projects that align client and stakeholder objectives through actionable strategies, diligent milestone tracking, and effective coordination. Most notably, he spearheaded a major Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for NHC, where he led a multidisciplinary team in evaluating potential impacts on the natural and built environment – ultimately securing approval for a major project site as part of a national 10,000 unit affordable housing initiative. Jason is dedicated to shaping and revitalizing places that deliver meaningful, lasting benefits for communities through a sustained commitment to environmental stewardship. He is naturally curious and is a passionate lifelong learner.
He obtained his Master of Science in Town Planning (with Distinction) from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, and his Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning (First Class Honors) from the University of Technology, Jamaica.
Jason is a professional member of the Barbados Town Planning Society and a Licentiate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, U.K.—credentials that reflect his systems-thinking approach, technical precision, and commitment to sound principles, which he brings to his current practice in New York City.
