Kenneth Holden Resigns From DDC

Kenneth Holden has resigned from the New York City Department of Design and Construction. Holden led the DDC for over four years and oversaw the cleanup of the World Trade Center Site.

"I want to thank the staff of the DDC for their exemplary work during my tenure," said Commissioner Holden. "Their commitment to this city is unparalleled. I also want to thank Mayor Bloomberg for his support ... and allowing me the honor of serving this great city."

In 1999, Holden was appointed commissioner of DDC by Ex Mayor Guliani, and reappointed by Mayor Bloomberg in January 2002. Previously, Holden served as director of the Mayor's Office of Construction. In 1995, he advocated for the formation of a single capital construction agency to improve the city's ability to deliver its capital construction program.

In 1996, the DDC was created through consolidating the capital construction functions of the departments of Transportation, Environmental Protection and Citywide Administrative Services. Holden served as the agency's first deputy commissioner.

Holden will resign on or about September 1, 2003. Afterwards, Holden will join Continuum Health Partners Inc. as its corporate vice president for real estate and facilities.