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Yale University, BA, 1942
Yale University School of Law, LLB, 1947



BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Development Administrator, 1960-1967
Under Mr. Logue's direction, the BRA undertook the largest urban renewal program in the United States leading to the rebirth of Boston after almost 40 years of disinvestments. Emphasizing rehabilitation, planning with local communities, and neighborhood preservation, it included downtown projects such as Government Center, the Prudential Center, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the Central Business District, as well as major neighborhood rehabilitation/renewal projects in Washington Park in Roxbury, the South End, Charlestown, and the South Cove. During that period, the BRA also produced the 1965-1975 Comprehensive Plan for Boston, a new zoning ordinance, and the City's first capital budget.

NEW YORK STATE URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
President and Chief Executive Officer, 1968-1975
Was responsible for building 33,000 units of affordable housing in 27 cities and towns across the state. The UDC developed three new towns, including Roosevelt Island in the East River between Manhattan and Queens. The Island is connected to the city by the world's first urban aerial tramway.

SOUTH BRONX DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
Executive Director
Pioneered the concept of affordable home ownership in the South Bronx and the City in general.

CITY OF NEW HAVEN, CT
1954-1960
Mr. Logue worked with Mayor Dick Lee, establishing what became the nation's first anti-poverty program, Community Progress, Inc.

LOGUE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
President, 1976-2000
Planning, development and project management consulting firm based on Martha's Vineyard.

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