Jeff Siegler

Jeff Siegler is an urban planning consultant, keynote speaker, and CEO of Revitalize or Die, a civic wellness firm. He has spent more than two decades helping communities rethink how they approach downtown revitalization and civic development. As the author of "Your City is Sick," Siegler challenges conventional economic development frameworks by applying a health-based lens to community vitality, emphasizing aesthetics, maintenance, and resident pride over traditional metrics.

Siegler serves as president of the commission in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, bringing real-world governance experience to his consulting work with local governments, chambers of commerce, tourism offices, and healthcare systems across the country. His consulting practice assesses civic health and develops strategies that help communities become places where people want to stay and thrive.

Siegler’s speaking career includes 25 to 30 engagements each year, during which he delivers keynote addresses on community health, downtown revitalization, and civic engagement. His daily thought leadership appears on LinkedIn and Facebook, reaching tens of thousands of followers, while his weekly Substack newsletter and the Revitalize or Die blog provide in-depth analysis on building healthier, more vibrant communities. Siegler’s approach combines practical municipal experience with a fresh perspective on what makes communities successful.