Ben Stone is Director of Arts & Culture at Smart Growth America and its program Transportation for America where he leads the organization’s broad efforts to help communities integrate arts, culture, and creative placemaking into neighborhood revitalization, equitable development, and transportation projects. Prior to joining SGA, Ben served as Executive Director of Station North Arts & Entertainment Inc. Ben holds a BFA from the SMFA, Boston; a BA from Tufts; and a Master in City Planning from MIT.