Edmond Lloyd

Edmond Lloyd is a Liberian multidisciplinary professional with over 13 years of experience in architecture, urban planning, engineering, and environmental science. He currently serves as Director for Zoning and Land Use Planning at the Ministry of Public Works, where he leads the formulation and enforcement of zoning regulations across Liberia. Alongside his public role, he works as a freelance consultant in architectural design and supervision for infrastructure projects.

 

Previously, Edmond served as Assistant Minister for Planning and Programming at the Ministry of Public Works, directing national infrastructure planning, urban resilience, and land management initiatives. Beyond government service, he is the founder of Edana Photography, a nationally recognized studio in Liberia that tells compelling visual stories on community resilience, environmental issues, and urban transformation.

 

Edmond holds a Master of Engineering in Town and Country Planning from Gujarat Technological University in India, and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Liberia.

 

At MIT, Edmond is focusing on land use and zoning strategies that advance urban resilience and sustainable development. His goal is to explore how land use planning and zoning can guide orderly growth, improve infrastructure planning, and enhance the quality of life in rapidly urbanizing contexts. Through MIT’s interdisciplinary environment, he seeks to gain practical tools and global perspectives to inform inclusive and equitable urban policies for Liberia.

 

Funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs under the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program.