Richard Barth Named Top 5 Who's Who In Affordable Housing

February 26, 2026

Richard Barth brings decades of land use and housing policy experience inside and outside government to Brown & Weinraub, the state’s top lobbying firm. During his time as executive director of the New York City Department of City Planning, Barth managed a 280-person agency and a $24 million annual budget while advancing rezonings, expanding mixed-income housing. He later spent seven years at lobbying firm Capalino, guiding affordable and mixed-income projects through approvals before joining Brown & Weinraub in 2025. He serves on the board of the Citizens Housing and Planning Council.

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