John Clifford offers unparalleled expertise with over 20 years of design and development experience of retail, mixed-use, residential and office projects. As principal of GreenbergFarrow’s planning department, Mr. Clifford ensures that clients have the required information and insights they need to make the correct development decisions.

Clients turn to Mr. Clifford to solve their most complicated issues from preliminary concept development to site analysis to master planning. By combining his engineering experience with his design instinct, he develops innovative solutions. Equal to his understanding of architecture and engineering is his extensive background in real estate financials, tenant and landlord programs, and operational issues: all essential elements in creating viable, large-scale urban and suburban retail projects that satisfy all parties involved.

Prior to this role in founding and leading GreenbergFarrow’s planning practice, Mr. Clifford started and grew the development services division to 125 employees in eight offices. Additionally, Mr. Clifford is a member of the Board of Directors and participates in significant aspects of the firm’s management.

In addition to providing his insight in helping clients develop large-scale developments ranging from retail to mixed-use, including complicated urban sights, Mr. Clifford also is credited with creating and tailoring national development services programs for clients such as IKEA, The Home Depot, Whole Foods Market, Kohl’s and numerous others.