Meet the Founder & Managing Principal
Tania Hartford, Founder + Managing Principal of 429 Development LLC, is an executive leader in real estate development and urban planning. With over two decades of experience in both the public and private sectors, Tania has a diverse background in project management, economic development, and urban planning. She has a depth of experience in strategic program development, innovative deal structuring, community engagement, partnership building and business development. Tania is an experienced, strategic manager leading teams at the project level to executive teams.
Tania has held significant roles, including Executive Vice President of Real Estate at MassDevelopment, where she successfully managed the redevelopment of surplus properties and led transformative projects across Massachusetts. In addition, her work in private development included the acquisition, permitting, and development of complex multi-use projects. Tania is an urban planner at heart with experience working at the municipal level engaging with community stakeholders to facilitate development and spark innovative programming.
Tania has a MA in Urban and Social Policy and Planning from Tufts University and a BA in International Relations from Michigan State University. She is a current member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), American Planning Association (APA), Massachusetts Chapter of APA, and Urban Land Institute (ULI) – serving on the Women’s Leadership Initiative and Small Scale Development Council. In her community, Tania is on the board of Essex County Habitat for Humanity, graduate of LEADS 8.0, and previously served on the Newburyport Planning Board.
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