Mike Grace

Mike Grace is a public servant and urban planner who currently serves as the Assistant City Manager and Chief Operations Officer (COO) for the City of Ferris, Texas.34 He is also the Chief Economic Development Officer for the city.2

Professional Background

Grace is a certified urban planner, holding the AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) designation.6 He has experience in city management, economic development, and urban planning. Prior to his current role in Ferris, he has worked in various capacities related to urban development and city administration.

Current Responsibilities

As the Assistant City Manager and COO of Ferris, Grace is involved in:

• Overseeing city operations
• Economic development initiatives
• Urban planning and development projects

Professional Associations and Involvement

Mike Grace is active in several professional organizations and initiatives:

• Member of the Dallas Assembly6
• Board member of Dallas ADEx (Architecture and Design Exchange)5
• Board member of the Trinity Coalition, an organization focused on elevating the value of the Trinity River and its parks and forests in Texas6
• Participated in a working group with the Greater Dallas Planning Council1

Expertise and Interests

Grace has shown particular interest and expertise in:

• Urban highway removal projects and their impact on city development
• Equitable urban development and community planning
• Affordable housing and transportation equity
• Economic development strategies for cities

His professional focus appears to be on creating sustainable, equitable, and well-planned urban environments, as evidenced by his involvement in discussions about major infrastructure projects like the potential removal of I-345 in Dallas.1