Albert Mayer (planner)

Albert Mayer
Mayer photographed by Carl Mydans, 1936
Born	(1897-12-29)December 29, 1897 New York City, United States
Died	October 14, 1981(1981-10-14) (aged 83) New York City
Nationality	American
Education	Columbia University Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupation(s)	Planner, architect
Known for	Plan of Chandigarh

Albert Mayer (December 29, 1897 – October 14, 1981) was an American planner and architect.^[1] He is well known for his contribution to American new town development and his innovative planning work in India, including the master plan of Chandigarh, the new capital of the Indian Punjab. Mayer practiced as an architect in New York City post-1935, as an engineer stationed in India for the U.S. Army during World War II, and a planner and consultant after the war.