Andrew DeFrank

Senior Analyst

Based in his hometown of Washington, DC, Andrew supports clients in building transit-oriented development, establishing policy solutions to catalyze economic development, and managing the implementation of large-scale infrastructure and real estate projects.

Andrew brings thorough analytical skills and a strong awareness of policy and political considerations to support market analyses, development implementation, economic and fiscal impact studies, and policy and governance analyses. Andrew’s work has ranged from supporting transit agencies such as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) execute joint development and secure federal funding, to developing analysis for the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) in the reimagination of public space and the evaluation of strategies to revitalize and redevelop federal office space downtown, to advising the DC government in the management of complex, large-scale redevelopment projects.

Andrew leads the Washington, DC office’s strategic initiative to strengthen and grow the firm’s impact in the region. He has a deep understanding of urban history and policy development in Washington, DC and the metro area. Andrew’s passion for cities like DC motivates his work on behalf of clients seeking to strong communities and improve people’s lives.

Prior to joining HR&A, Andrew planned bus priority projects at the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). He has also served as a community engagement specialist at DDOT and as a legislative fellow in the U.S. Senate. During graduate school, Andrew worked as an intern at Smart Growth America and as a fellow for HR&A. He writes for Greater Greater Washington, covering topics like inclusionary zoning and DC urban history, and for the urban-focused daily newsletter 730DC.

Andrew holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Colgate University and a Master of Urban Planning from New York University’s Wagner School of Public Service.