Jason T. Grover, AIA, CNU-A

Senior Project Architect

Jay has 20 years of experience in all aspects of the architectural practice. He received his B Arch in 1997 from Roger Williams University. He is a registered Architect in Rhode Island and an accredited member of the Congress for New Urbanism. Jay recently spent 2 years living abroad in Santiago, Chile with his family, soaking in his wife’s culture and country.

Facts about Jay:

• Where were you born and raised? Born in Van Nuys, California and raised in Connecticut and Maine

• Do you have any brothers and sisters? A twin sister and a brother who is eight years older

• Where have you lived? California, Connecticut, Maine, Rhode Island and recently 20 months in Santiago, Chile

• What are some of the jobs you’ve held? William D Warner Architects & Planners (1998-2001); Newport Collaborative Architects (2001-2008); Robinson Design INC (2009-2010); Independent Architectural Consultant in Santiago, Chile (2010-2012)

• What are you most passionate about? The ever evolving movement of ‘New Urbanism’ and bringing back walkable communities (See Jay’s thoughts here.)

• How do you spend your free time? In recent years, with his wife and two young boys, a new adventure is always around the corner

• Who is your favorite music artist? The timeless music of James Taylor

• What is your favorite TV show? Amazing Race (He and his young son are already training and strategizing so look for them on Season 56)