FC Radio/David B. Panagore, New Haven Parking Authority

David Panagore is currently the Acting New Haven Parking Authority executive director. He has 20 years of experience managing major municipalities and city development organizations.

Mr. Panagore was previously Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Hartford, and he also served as Chief Development Officer where he led the city through a community-driven comprehensive planning process called “One City, One Plan”. His efforts at art-based economic development in Hartford were recognized by the National Community Development Association with the Audrey Nelson Community Development Award. During his tenure, he structured 3 major public private partnership transactions involving several major Hartford landmark properties.

Prior to Hartford, Mr. Panagore was Chief Development Officer for the city of Springfield, MA where he spearheaded a number of development projects and corridor initiatives for the city. He has also led major development projects in San Jose, CA and Boston.

David has a MPA/JD from Suffolk University and a BA in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts - Amherst.