Boston’s millennial generation is quickly becoming a driving force behind several aspects of the city. Whether it’s real estate, journalism, higher-ed or tech and startups, the 20-year old to 34-year old demographic is asserting its influence over Boston in several different ways. A liaison for this group is the ONEin3 Council, a middle-man type organization between Bostonians and City Hall which help to facilitate the changes and innovation that aim to make the city better.

Marc Savatsky is a Team Leader for the City of Boston’s ONEin3 Council. He’s a realtor, licensed contractor and a development project manager for New Boston Ventures, and he wants you to get to know him for the benefit of us all.

Tell us a little bit about what you do and your connection to Boston.

I’ve lived in various neighborhoods in Boston since I graduated from college. Right now, I live with my fiancé in Eastie (I’m trying to make ‘Eastie’ happen). I work in real estate. I started at Suffolk Construction and I’m now at New Boston Ventures, a real estate development firm in the South End. It’s a really fun and dynamic job that gives me the opportunity to be involved in every phase of development, and also to learn a lot about the ins and outs of Boston.

What is ONEin3?

I saw an article the other day in Forbes that said Boston is America’s smartest city. Well, it is also America’s youngest city (coincidence?). The name “ONEin3” originates from the fact that one in three Bostonians are aged between 20 and 34 years old making Boston home to the highest proportion of young adults of any major city in America.

What’s the overall goal of ONEin3.

Mayor Walsh’s ONEin3 Council highlights topics of importance to the city’s young professionals and serves as a direct link between our demographic and the City of Boston. The Mayor and his administration have been incredibly supportive of our mission, which is to encourage young Bostonians to play an active role in shaping and improving the future of Boston.

How did you get involved with ONEin3 and what are your responsibilities there?

I read an article about it in the Metro, which described the council as a group of engaged young people from all over the city who wanted to make the Hub a cool, fun city, relevant to the needs of young people and I knew I wanted to be involved. I e-mailed the council manager, Chloe Ryan and later we met for coffee where I delivered an impassioned plea for why I’d be a great addition to ONEin3.

I started serving on the council later that year and this year I led my team as we organized the inaugural ONEin3 Impact Awards. Over 200 people came to the event, including Dan Koh, the Mayor’s chief of staff and Jerome Smith, the head of Civic Engagement for the City of Boston, and we raised over $2,500 for the winning organization, ArtLifting. It was awesome.

Does ONEin3 have any cool events, meet ups or other items going on?

We’re collaborating with Yesware to host an Ugly Sweater Party in December, which will be a great event. There will be food and drink, and we’re hoping the event will generate a positive social impact aspect as well. Stay tuned for details on that. We’re currently recruiting for 2015 ONEin3 council members too. Applications go live at the beginning of January. You can sign up for our e-mail list here so you won’t miss the update.

What would you miss most about Boston if you moved away?

Candlepin bowling, Dunkies and the Cape.

If you could suggest one guilty pleasure for Mayor Walsh to incorporate in the city, what would it be?

I have two, can’t help myself. First, I’d ask Mayor Walsh to build a walking and biking bridge from the Seaport to my neighborhood in East Boston. Second, I’d ask the Mayor endorse my website www.ChooseBoston.com (so I wouldn’t have to use this part of the article to plug it myself).

Harpoon or Sam Adams?

I’d actually get married in Harpoon’s Beer Hall if I could (note I did not say “we”).