Contact
Website: http://urban.blogs.com
Biography
Anthony Townsend is Adjunct Professor of Communications and Urban Planning at New York University. His scholarly and professional work focuses on the role of telecommunications in urban development and design. He is a co-founder and board member of NYCwireless and Wireless Commons, non-profit organizations that promote community broadband initiatives using unlicensed wireless spectrum. Most recently he founded Emenity, a successful startup company that builds and manages public local wireless networks in public spaces in Lower Manhattan. Anthony has lectured and consulted in North America, Europe, and Asia on projects that blend urbanism and information technology. He holds a Ph.D. in urban and regional planning from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Interests
wireless communications, sailing, travel