At my previous municipality, we were tasked with identifying sites for a mixed‑use project downtown.

My role was to evaluate multiple parcels for suitability based on zoning, infrastructure, and market demand.

I gathered GIS layers (zoning, flood zones, transit, utilities), applied weighted overlay scoring, and consulted market studies to rank sites.

We presented three top‑ranked parcels, and the council selected one that met 85% of the suitability criteria, accelerating the project timeline by six months.

Our city needed to amend the zoning ordinance to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

I was responsible for drafting the amendment and guiding it through council approval.

I performed a policy review, benchmarked best practices from peer cities, drafted clear language, and organized public workshops to gather feedback.

The amendment passed with 90% council support and led to a 15% increase in ADU permits within the first year.

The city of Riverton tasked our department with a 10‑year master plan to guide growth.

I led the visioning and drafting phases, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals.

I coordinated data collection (demographics, land inventory), facilitated stakeholder charrettes, integrated climate resilience scenarios, and produced draft chapters for review.

The final master plan was adopted unanimously, setting measurable targets for green space, transit‑oriented development, and carbon reduction.

A regional transit agency proposed a new light‑rail line through several historic neighborhoods.

My job was to assess potential impacts and recommend mitigation strategies.

I performed GIS‑based impact mapping (noise, air quality, accessibility), conducted door‑to‑door surveys, and held focus groups with residents and business owners. I then modeled alternative alignments and drafted a mitigation plan including sound barriers and community benefits agreements.

The agency adopted an adjusted alignment that reduced noise exposure by 30% and secured $2 million in community improvement funds.

A developer sought a variance to increase building height near a historic district, sparking community protests.

I was the mediator tasked with finding a mutually acceptable solution.

I organized a joint workshop, presented the developer’s economic benefits, listened to preservation concerns, and explored design modifications. We negotiated a reduced height limit and a heritage preservation fund contributed by the developer.

The variance was approved with community support, and the project proceeded on schedule while preserving key historic facades.

Our department needed council backing for a 20‑year green infrastructure plan.

I was responsible for maintaining ongoing communication and securing votes.

I created concise briefing packets, held quarterly briefings with visual dashboards, aligned plan milestones with elected officials’ policy priorities, and invited them to site visits of pilot projects.

All council members voted in favor, and the plan received a dedicated budget line, enabling implementation of the first phase within a year.

A coastal municipality faced increasing flood risk due to sea‑level rise.

I was tasked with embedding resilience measures into the upcoming land use update.

I conducted flood modeling under multiple sea‑level scenarios, identified high‑risk zones, and recommended zoning setbacks, green infrastructure corridors, and adaptive reuse of vulnerable parcels. I also integrated a resilience index into the GIS‑based planning tool for ongoing monitoring.

The revised plan was adopted, leading to a 40% reduction in projected flood exposure for new developments and securing state resilience funding.

Our city aimed to reduce car dependency in the downtown core.

I led the development of a sustainable mobility plan.

I performed travel‑behavior surveys, identified gaps in bike lanes and transit service, and collaborated with local advocacy groups to design a network of protected bike lanes, expanded bus rapid transit, and a bike‑share pilot. I secured grant funding and ran a public awareness campaign.

Bike‑share usage grew 120% in the first year, and downtown vehicle trips declined by 8%, contributing to the city’s emissions reduction target.