John L. Knott, Jr.

John Knott, Jr. is an internationally recognized leader in urban regeneration, sustainability, and community redevelopment. A third-generation developer with more than 40 years of experience, Knott is the creator of the CityCraft® process, a systems-based approach focused on restoring the economic, environmental, and social health of communities. Throughout his career, he has led and advised transformative redevelopment initiatives across the United States, including projects in Baltimore, Washington D.C., Houston, Charleston, and North Charleston. As co-founder and CEO of the Noisette Company, he helped lead the sustainable restoration of more than 3,000 acres in North Charleston, South Carolina, earning national recognition for innovation in community development and environmental stewardship. Knott has advised the White House, HUD, DOE, EPA, and major public and private organizations on sustainability, urban planning, and regenerative development. He has also served in numerous leadership roles with the Urban Land Institute and other national organizations focused on sustainable growth and resilient communities. Today, John Knott continues to support community transformation efforts through strategic planning, systems thinking, and collaborative leadership focused on long-term social, economic, and environmental impact.