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FUSE Executive Fellow MICHAEL BUONVINO

Michael Buonvino

2024-2025 | City of Jacksonville – Mayor’s Office

Addressing Flood Mitigation Through Innovative Infrastructure Design and Urban Planning

MICHAEL BUONVINO is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in project, program, business development, and strategic planning, as well as a robust architecture education and background. His career has been marked by leadership roles with leading development, global EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction), and PMCs (Project Management Consultants), where he has excelled in various aspects of business development, corporate and client strategies, joint ventures, and strategic alliances.

With a mature and broad-based executive approach, Buonvino has been instrumental in opening new sectors and markets, both domestically and internationally. Buonvino’s entrepreneurial spirit has driven his success in business development, where he has demonstrated expertise in creating corporate and operational models, team building, growth strategy, and forging strategic partnerships. His track record includes leading numerous complex public and private international projects, ranging from $10 million to $23 billion.

His project portfolio spans a diverse range of sectors, including campus design, high-rise and residential buildings, hospitality, retail, mixed-use developments, resorts, entertainment venues, sports facilities, commercial properties, as well as infrastructure projects such as roads, railways, airports, and power and energy facilities. With a solid connection to New England, Buonvino’s global work experience extends across the United States, North, Central, and South America, as well as regions such as Afghanistan, the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries, North Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

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The City of Jacksonville, FL, is partnering with FUSE to address the escalating impacts of climate change by developing comprehensive Climate Resilient Design Guidelines. FUSE Executive Fellow Michael Buonvino will conduct a thorough analysis, engaging stakeholders and researching national best practices to create a standardized approach to resilient, sustainable, and innovative infrastructure design. By September 2024, the aim is to deliver a comprehensive document that equips Jacksonville with the tools to adapt to climate change, safeguard vulnerable communities, and enhance overall community resilience.

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