Eldon Scott

Mr. Scott is a leading developer of food halls and markets in the US and UK. A trained urban planner and economist, he has been re-defining the industry with Urbanspace for more than 30 years. He established the US headquarters of Urbanspace, creating the “holiday market” industry in New York with markets in Union Square, Columbus Circle, Grand Central, and Bryant Park, plus an additional 15 locations operating or under development in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, and Los Angeles. He speaks frequently on small business, placemaking, and is a student of how the marketplace model can strengthen community. He is thrilled to be building spaces that bring together entrepreneurs, foodies, and curious consumers.

Experience

President

• Company Name Urbanspace NYC
• Dates EmployedJan 1993 – Present
• Employment Duration27 yrs 1 mo
• LocationNew York, NY
• Develops food and retail marketplaces for local entrepreneurs

Education

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

• Degree Name Master of Science (MSc)Field Of StudyRegional Economics
• Dates attended or expected graduation1984 – 1986

Yale University

• Degree Name Bachelor's degree