The document summarizes Puja K. Bhutani's areas of experience and projects in land use planning, urban design, codes and ordinances, and GIS. Specifically, it provides details about her work on comprehensive plans, growth management plans, neighborhood plans, community profiles, public participation efforts, corridor plans, transit-oriented development plans, downtown plans, master plans, and design guidelines/standards. Examples of projects in various cities are highlighted for each area of work.
The Controversial Menlo Park New El Camino Downtown (aka Specific Plan)Perla Ni
This is the controversial city development and zoning plan that was passed June of 2012. These new property development regulations were created under a cloud of conflict of interest - with Menlo Park hiring long-time Stanford land management consultants to write the regulations. In fact, it was later found that these consultants were getting paid by Stanford to represent them on several other large developments with the goal of maximizing Stanford's land rights.
The document summarizes the history and development of Bhubaneswar, India from an ancient city to its current plans to become a world-class capital city. It describes Bhubaneswar's origins as the capital of the Kalinga kingdom in the 3rd century BC and its growth as a center of temples. In the 20th century, it replaced Cuttack as the capital of Odisha state due to its better climate and land. A master plan in the 1940s laid the foundation for Bhubaneswar's development. Recent plans include expanding infrastructure, housing, and economic development to support a projected population of 3 million by 2030 and establish Bhubaneswar as a center for health, education, and
DRAFT Inner Melbourne Action Plan Consultation document - Jan 2016Stonnington
This document presents a draft inner Melbourne action plan for 2015-2025. It discusses challenges around maintaining liveability with population growth and outlines a vision, mission and goals. The plan aims to deliver social and transportation infrastructure, direct growth around transit, develop sustainable public spaces, manage economic transitions, and ensure development creates great neighborhoods. Achieving this will require creative, integrated actions across the region to preserve Melbourne's character, economy and society over the next decade.
The document provides a status report on the Brookleigh redevelopment project, which involves transforming the former Johnson Ferry East public housing site into a mixed-use, mixed-income community. It summarizes the original master plan, approved zoning plans, and details on the first phases of development - HearthSide Brookleigh senior apartments and Heights at Brookleigh luxury apartments. It also presents a revised master plan and details on a proposed Ashton Woods single-family home subdivision, as well as plans for a central park and updates to the development website.
Draft Inner Melbourne Action Plan 2015-2025Stonnington
This document presents a draft inner Melbourne action plan for 2015-2025. It discusses challenges around maintaining liveability with population growth and outlines a vision, mission and goals. The plan aims to deliver social and transportation infrastructure, direct growth around transit, develop sustainable public spaces, manage economic transitions, and ensure development creates great neighborhoods. Achieving this will require creative, integrated actions across the region to preserve Melbourne's character, economy and society over the next decade.
Lawrence Bluestone is the founding Principal of Bluestone Planning Group, an urban design, planning, and architecture firm. He has over 30 years of experience in placemaking and designing livable cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Some of his projects include downtown plans, waterfront revitalization studies, campus expansion plans, and transit-oriented development master plans. He has extensive experience planning the redevelopment of former industrial sites into mixed-use districts.
This document provides an introduction and overview for the City of Wildwood Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The purpose is to evaluate the existing park system and provide recommendations to meet the needs of the current and future population over the next 20 years. Key parks included are Millennium Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, and Oxford Park. The plan establishes a vision, goals, and guiding principles focused on community engagement, sense of place, accessibility, and equitable distribution of resources. Benefits of well-maintained park systems are outlined such as increased property values, health cost savings, and stormwater management. An overview of the planning process is also provided.
The Controversial Menlo Park New El Camino Downtown (aka Specific Plan)Perla Ni
This is the controversial city development and zoning plan that was passed June of 2012. These new property development regulations were created under a cloud of conflict of interest - with Menlo Park hiring long-time Stanford land management consultants to write the regulations. In fact, it was later found that these consultants were getting paid by Stanford to represent them on several other large developments with the goal of maximizing Stanford's land rights.
The document summarizes the history and development of Bhubaneswar, India from an ancient city to its current plans to become a world-class capital city. It describes Bhubaneswar's origins as the capital of the Kalinga kingdom in the 3rd century BC and its growth as a center of temples. In the 20th century, it replaced Cuttack as the capital of Odisha state due to its better climate and land. A master plan in the 1940s laid the foundation for Bhubaneswar's development. Recent plans include expanding infrastructure, housing, and economic development to support a projected population of 3 million by 2030 and establish Bhubaneswar as a center for health, education, and
DRAFT Inner Melbourne Action Plan Consultation document - Jan 2016Stonnington
This document presents a draft inner Melbourne action plan for 2015-2025. It discusses challenges around maintaining liveability with population growth and outlines a vision, mission and goals. The plan aims to deliver social and transportation infrastructure, direct growth around transit, develop sustainable public spaces, manage economic transitions, and ensure development creates great neighborhoods. Achieving this will require creative, integrated actions across the region to preserve Melbourne's character, economy and society over the next decade.
The document provides a status report on the Brookleigh redevelopment project, which involves transforming the former Johnson Ferry East public housing site into a mixed-use, mixed-income community. It summarizes the original master plan, approved zoning plans, and details on the first phases of development - HearthSide Brookleigh senior apartments and Heights at Brookleigh luxury apartments. It also presents a revised master plan and details on a proposed Ashton Woods single-family home subdivision, as well as plans for a central park and updates to the development website.
Draft Inner Melbourne Action Plan 2015-2025Stonnington
This document presents a draft inner Melbourne action plan for 2015-2025. It discusses challenges around maintaining liveability with population growth and outlines a vision, mission and goals. The plan aims to deliver social and transportation infrastructure, direct growth around transit, develop sustainable public spaces, manage economic transitions, and ensure development creates great neighborhoods. Achieving this will require creative, integrated actions across the region to preserve Melbourne's character, economy and society over the next decade.
Lawrence Bluestone is the founding Principal of Bluestone Planning Group, an urban design, planning, and architecture firm. He has over 30 years of experience in placemaking and designing livable cities, towns, and neighborhoods. Some of his projects include downtown plans, waterfront revitalization studies, campus expansion plans, and transit-oriented development master plans. He has extensive experience planning the redevelopment of former industrial sites into mixed-use districts.
This document provides an introduction and overview for the City of Wildwood Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The purpose is to evaluate the existing park system and provide recommendations to meet the needs of the current and future population over the next 20 years. Key parks included are Millennium Park, Martin Luther King Jr. Park, and Oxford Park. The plan establishes a vision, goals, and guiding principles focused on community engagement, sense of place, accessibility, and equitable distribution of resources. Benefits of well-maintained park systems are outlined such as increased property values, health cost savings, and stormwater management. An overview of the planning process is also provided.
Massey Complex Briefing - ARB Jan. 10, 2019Fairfax County
Many structures exist on the 47.8 acre complex and are planned to remain. The master plan will look at strategic planning, including land use & development planning for the best use and integration within the surrounding area.
This document provides a summary of Pallavi Prakash Jha's portfolio, including various projects completed from 2008-2010. It discusses three main projects:
1. A GIS-based sustainable growth model for south College Station, TX developed between March-September 2010. This project used GIS and analytical tools to develop a growth strategy and make recommendations.
2. Research assistantship from July 2008-March 2009 with a professor at Ohio State University involving graphics and diagrams for zoning ordinances.
3. A final year thesis from 2005-2006 focusing on developing traditional skills and increasing economic opportunities in Bihar, India through religious tourism. This included proposed architectural plans and integration of activities in Rajgir.
The document summarizes Scott T. Ulrich's work experience and samples, including area framework plans and redevelopment plans he created for locations in Abu Dhabi, Muncie, Columbus, and Bexley. It provides high-level overviews of each plan's purpose and approach, focusing on integrating land use and transportation planning, creating a hierarchy of commercial centers, and proposing retrofits to obsolete strip-style corridors.
Project posters describing some of the projects completed under the MAPC's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant. The posters were displayed at the final meeting of the Sustainable Communities Consortium on May 21, 2014, Boston, Massachusetts.
This document is a resume for Christian Ford that outlines his areas of interest, skills, experience, education, and contact information. It summarizes his background in historic preservation, urban renewal, commercial, multi-story residential, and industrial design. It also lists internship experiences at RDL Architects, EDI Building Consultants, and with the City of Chillicothe downtown development as well as his ongoing Master's degree in Architecture from Kent State University.
The Brush Creek Overview is an uncommon collaboration of organizations dedicated to redeveloping the Brush Creek Corridor in Kansas City as a desirable place to live, work and play. It provides coordinated leadership and plans programs agreed upon by its diverse members to benefit the community. Major projects include developing healthy neighborhoods, connecting residents to the internet, and revitalizing neighborhoods through a tennis complex and other public investments. Successes include creating a community vision plan and securing funding for flood control and beautification projects.
BPG/Bluestone Planning Group is an urban design and planning firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that specializes in designing cities, towns, and places in collaboration with various clients. The firm provides a wide range of services including urban design, master planning, transportation planning, and campus planning. Lawrence Bluestone has over 30 years of experience leading major projects for public and private sector clients. BPG brings strategic implementation and funding strategies to all of its planning proposals to help ensure successful outcomes for its clients.
The presentation provides an overview of the Phase I draft of the Downtown State College Master Plan. It introduces the project partners and leadership committees involved. It discusses the purpose and scope of the master plan, which includes design, placemaking, branding, utilities, transportation, town-gown relations, uses and development, and sustainability. Key findings from the analysis of downtown today are summarized, including its mix of uses, transportation options, and vibrant public life. A vision for downtown's future as a world-class college town is outlined across several themes to be addressed in phases, including marketing, navigation, connectivity, and living. Specific recommendations are made regarding branding, the public realm, and College Avenue.
Bryson Modlin has over 10 years of experience in urban planning, community development, and research. He holds a Masters in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and Bachelors degrees in Fine Arts and Psychology. His career has included positions managing research and event parking, writing presentations, and interning in urban planning roles facilitating projects between cities. He has extensive experience in grant writing, meeting coordination, and developing plans and guidelines to revitalize communities.
The Lake Oswego Interceptor Sewer Upgrade project involved replacing a 3-mile sewer line below Oswego Lake. To gain public support for the $110 million project, the team provided timely information to address concerns about costs, disruptions, and the innovative design. Over 5,000 citizens in Beaverton, Oregon shared their visions for the future through various engagement methods to develop the Beaverton Community Vision plan. The Portland Development Commission conducted over 600 stakeholder interviews to inform the North/Northeast Economic Development Initiative and address concerns about displacement.
The document outlines Ravi Siddhartha's portfolio and experience in urban design, planning, and architecture. It includes summaries of various projects analyzing public spaces in Zurich and Calgary using urban planning methods, proposed designs for improving public spaces and streets, developing area and neighborhood plans in Calgary, and architectural work in residential, commercial, industrial, and educational buildings. His skills include use of graphic design software, website development, and experience in project management, integrating planning and architecture, and visualizing policies.
Matt Lindley has over 25 years of experience in planning, design, development, stakeholder management, and local government. He has worked as a sole practitioner, for a major property developer, and in local government. Lindley has extensive experience managing complex development projects, negotiating approvals, and leading multidisciplinary teams. He has a proven track record of success in both the private and public sectors.
The document summarizes the City of Bay Village Master Plan process. It outlines the 5 step process used which included analyzing current conditions, gathering community input through a survey, developing a community vision, creating goals and policies, and developing an implementation plan. Key elements of the master plan are summarized, including the community vision statements, highlighted goals and actions, and the focus on implementation. The next steps of adopting the plan and using it as a guiding document over the next 10 years are also briefly outlined.
What is Urban Planning? How do you make a great place? How can we assess the places around us and identify opportunities for improvement?
Presentation prepared for high school class at the Hyde School in 2013.
This document summarizes the proceedings of a two-day charrette to develop recommendations for improving the Illinois Medical District in Chicago. Key recommendations included:
1) Enhancing gateways and aesthetics through redevelopment of old Cook County Hospital, improved lighting, and strengthening district edges.
2) Improving transportation access through better connectivity to transit stations and expressways, a district circulator, integrated parking, and wayfinding signage.
3) Supporting institutional collaboration through shared facilities like a supplier campus, data center, and retail spaces, as well as celebrating existing partnerships between district members.
The document is a resume for Yaxing Li, outlining their experience in urban planning and design. It details positions held as an intern for the City of Cincinnati working on projects related to building codes and vacant properties. Previous experience includes temporary roles with urban planning firms in Beijing where responsibilities included creating strategic plans, site analyses, and design proposals. The resume concludes with education credentials, including a Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati and Bachelor's from Hebei University of Architecture.
This document discusses tools for preparing communities for redevelopment, including area plans and redevelopment planning processes. It notes the advantages of redevelopment planning like greater public participation, identifying existing conditions, and greater control over design outcomes. Two case studies are then summarized, including goals for a plan in Highland Park, NJ around opportunities for revitalization and ensuring residential redevelopment reflects the neighborhood. A second case study in Hightstown, NJ discusses preferred scale and character.
This document appears to be a portfolio and resume for Antonia Marjanov that provides examples of her work in areas like policy research, urban design, architecture, and planning. It summarizes over a dozen projects she has worked on in locations like London, Romania, and Serbia. The projects involve reports, design briefs, planning applications, zoning codes, and architectural designs for residential and commercial buildings. The portfolio demonstrates her experience in areas such as sustainability appraisals, neighborhood planning, urban design, mixed-use developments, and working with public and private sector clients.
Connecting People to the River by Jeff Anzevinoscenichudson
"Connecting People to the River" presentation by Jeff Anzevino, AICP, Scenic Hudson, delivered at the 4/13/12 Columbia-Greene Revitalizing Hudson Riverfronts Forum
Massey Complex Briefing - ARB Jan. 10, 2019Fairfax County
Many structures exist on the 47.8 acre complex and are planned to remain. The master plan will look at strategic planning, including land use & development planning for the best use and integration within the surrounding area.
This document provides a summary of Pallavi Prakash Jha's portfolio, including various projects completed from 2008-2010. It discusses three main projects:
1. A GIS-based sustainable growth model for south College Station, TX developed between March-September 2010. This project used GIS and analytical tools to develop a growth strategy and make recommendations.
2. Research assistantship from July 2008-March 2009 with a professor at Ohio State University involving graphics and diagrams for zoning ordinances.
3. A final year thesis from 2005-2006 focusing on developing traditional skills and increasing economic opportunities in Bihar, India through religious tourism. This included proposed architectural plans and integration of activities in Rajgir.
The document summarizes Scott T. Ulrich's work experience and samples, including area framework plans and redevelopment plans he created for locations in Abu Dhabi, Muncie, Columbus, and Bexley. It provides high-level overviews of each plan's purpose and approach, focusing on integrating land use and transportation planning, creating a hierarchy of commercial centers, and proposing retrofits to obsolete strip-style corridors.
Project posters describing some of the projects completed under the MAPC's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant. The posters were displayed at the final meeting of the Sustainable Communities Consortium on May 21, 2014, Boston, Massachusetts.
This document is a resume for Christian Ford that outlines his areas of interest, skills, experience, education, and contact information. It summarizes his background in historic preservation, urban renewal, commercial, multi-story residential, and industrial design. It also lists internship experiences at RDL Architects, EDI Building Consultants, and with the City of Chillicothe downtown development as well as his ongoing Master's degree in Architecture from Kent State University.
The Brush Creek Overview is an uncommon collaboration of organizations dedicated to redeveloping the Brush Creek Corridor in Kansas City as a desirable place to live, work and play. It provides coordinated leadership and plans programs agreed upon by its diverse members to benefit the community. Major projects include developing healthy neighborhoods, connecting residents to the internet, and revitalizing neighborhoods through a tennis complex and other public investments. Successes include creating a community vision plan and securing funding for flood control and beautification projects.
BPG/Bluestone Planning Group is an urban design and planning firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts that specializes in designing cities, towns, and places in collaboration with various clients. The firm provides a wide range of services including urban design, master planning, transportation planning, and campus planning. Lawrence Bluestone has over 30 years of experience leading major projects for public and private sector clients. BPG brings strategic implementation and funding strategies to all of its planning proposals to help ensure successful outcomes for its clients.
The presentation provides an overview of the Phase I draft of the Downtown State College Master Plan. It introduces the project partners and leadership committees involved. It discusses the purpose and scope of the master plan, which includes design, placemaking, branding, utilities, transportation, town-gown relations, uses and development, and sustainability. Key findings from the analysis of downtown today are summarized, including its mix of uses, transportation options, and vibrant public life. A vision for downtown's future as a world-class college town is outlined across several themes to be addressed in phases, including marketing, navigation, connectivity, and living. Specific recommendations are made regarding branding, the public realm, and College Avenue.
Bryson Modlin has over 10 years of experience in urban planning, community development, and research. He holds a Masters in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati and Bachelors degrees in Fine Arts and Psychology. His career has included positions managing research and event parking, writing presentations, and interning in urban planning roles facilitating projects between cities. He has extensive experience in grant writing, meeting coordination, and developing plans and guidelines to revitalize communities.
The Lake Oswego Interceptor Sewer Upgrade project involved replacing a 3-mile sewer line below Oswego Lake. To gain public support for the $110 million project, the team provided timely information to address concerns about costs, disruptions, and the innovative design. Over 5,000 citizens in Beaverton, Oregon shared their visions for the future through various engagement methods to develop the Beaverton Community Vision plan. The Portland Development Commission conducted over 600 stakeholder interviews to inform the North/Northeast Economic Development Initiative and address concerns about displacement.
The document outlines Ravi Siddhartha's portfolio and experience in urban design, planning, and architecture. It includes summaries of various projects analyzing public spaces in Zurich and Calgary using urban planning methods, proposed designs for improving public spaces and streets, developing area and neighborhood plans in Calgary, and architectural work in residential, commercial, industrial, and educational buildings. His skills include use of graphic design software, website development, and experience in project management, integrating planning and architecture, and visualizing policies.
Matt Lindley has over 25 years of experience in planning, design, development, stakeholder management, and local government. He has worked as a sole practitioner, for a major property developer, and in local government. Lindley has extensive experience managing complex development projects, negotiating approvals, and leading multidisciplinary teams. He has a proven track record of success in both the private and public sectors.
The document summarizes the City of Bay Village Master Plan process. It outlines the 5 step process used which included analyzing current conditions, gathering community input through a survey, developing a community vision, creating goals and policies, and developing an implementation plan. Key elements of the master plan are summarized, including the community vision statements, highlighted goals and actions, and the focus on implementation. The next steps of adopting the plan and using it as a guiding document over the next 10 years are also briefly outlined.
What is Urban Planning? How do you make a great place? How can we assess the places around us and identify opportunities for improvement?
Presentation prepared for high school class at the Hyde School in 2013.
This document summarizes the proceedings of a two-day charrette to develop recommendations for improving the Illinois Medical District in Chicago. Key recommendations included:
1) Enhancing gateways and aesthetics through redevelopment of old Cook County Hospital, improved lighting, and strengthening district edges.
2) Improving transportation access through better connectivity to transit stations and expressways, a district circulator, integrated parking, and wayfinding signage.
3) Supporting institutional collaboration through shared facilities like a supplier campus, data center, and retail spaces, as well as celebrating existing partnerships between district members.
The document is a resume for Yaxing Li, outlining their experience in urban planning and design. It details positions held as an intern for the City of Cincinnati working on projects related to building codes and vacant properties. Previous experience includes temporary roles with urban planning firms in Beijing where responsibilities included creating strategic plans, site analyses, and design proposals. The resume concludes with education credentials, including a Master's degree from the University of Cincinnati and Bachelor's from Hebei University of Architecture.
This document discusses tools for preparing communities for redevelopment, including area plans and redevelopment planning processes. It notes the advantages of redevelopment planning like greater public participation, identifying existing conditions, and greater control over design outcomes. Two case studies are then summarized, including goals for a plan in Highland Park, NJ around opportunities for revitalization and ensuring residential redevelopment reflects the neighborhood. A second case study in Hightstown, NJ discusses preferred scale and character.
This document appears to be a portfolio and resume for Antonia Marjanov that provides examples of her work in areas like policy research, urban design, architecture, and planning. It summarizes over a dozen projects she has worked on in locations like London, Romania, and Serbia. The projects involve reports, design briefs, planning applications, zoning codes, and architectural designs for residential and commercial buildings. The portfolio demonstrates her experience in areas such as sustainability appraisals, neighborhood planning, urban design, mixed-use developments, and working with public and private sector clients.
Connecting People to the River by Jeff Anzevinoscenichudson
"Connecting People to the River" presentation by Jeff Anzevino, AICP, Scenic Hudson, delivered at the 4/13/12 Columbia-Greene Revitalizing Hudson Riverfronts Forum
4. PROJECTS
i. Comprehensive/ Growth Management Planning
Formulated long range Comprehensive Policy Plans for both mature and growing communities with a strong
emphasis on public participation. The plans were vision based and emphasized the development of multi-
disciplinary and consensus-based policy with strong implementation linkages.
• Comprehensive Plan, City of Lake Forest, Illinois
• Growth Management Plan, City of Valparaiso
http://www.ci.valparaiso.in.us/planning/ComprehensivePlan/comprehensiveplan.htm
• Comprehensive Plan, Village of Burr Ridge, Illinois
http://www.burr-ridge.gov/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/CompPlan.html
• Master Park Plan, City of Darien, Illinois
ii. Neighborhood and Strategic Planning
•South Side Neighborhood Strategic Plan, City of Racine, Wisconsin
•Ashland-Cherryland Business District Specific Plan, California
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5. iii. Community Profiles
Existing Conditions, Community Perspectives, Demographics, Socioeconomic Profiles and Trends.
• Community Profile, City of Lake Forest, Illinois
• Community Profile, Village of Burr Ridge, Illinois
• Community Profile, Village of Midlothian, Illinois
• Community Profile, City of Darien, Illinois
iv. Public Participation
Design and implementation of participatory and outreach mechanisms.
• Public Hearings :Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Building Review Board, City Council
• Public Open Houses, Workshops and Charettes
• Outreach/Surveys/ Newsletters to diverse communities
• Stakeholder Interviews
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6. Growth Management Plan: City of Valparaiso, IN
The growth management policies in this Plan do not limit growth, rather they invite growth, but in a manner
compatible with the existing physical fabric, and values and vision of the City. The objective was to create a
greenway ring that links the City’s unique environmental/community features like creeks, parks, forests, golf
courses, schools etc., while also providing multiple benefits like urban growth boundary, identity, aesthetics,
recreation, and flood water management.
Open Space Framework Circulation Map
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7. Comprehensive Plan: City Burr Ridge, IL
Formulated urban design element that emphasized strategies for enhancing the City’s identity and sense of place.
Land Use Map Pathway Plan Gateway Plan
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8. Master Park Plan: City of Darien, IL
The Plan provides a framework for making policy decisions for the continued growth and efficient operations of park
lands and recreation facilities, services, operations management and financing of the parks system.
Land Use Map Park Service Area by Neighborhood
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9. Specific Plan: Ashland & Cherryland Business Districts, CA
The Plan used TOD to promote revitalization of six business districts and restore adjacent residential neighborhoods.
It also outlined a compehensive set of public reinvestment projects.
Potential TOD nodes
Housing Prototype Roadway Design Alternatives
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10. 3. Public Outreach
Newsletter design for public outreach for the Aurora Corrdior Improvement Project, WA.
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12. PROJECTS
i. Corridor / Transit Oriented Design
Projects range from conceptual plan development to detailed streetscape design and construction.
•Aurora Corridor Central Business District, City of Shoreline, Washington
•Light Rail Corridor, Edmund's and Henderson Corridors Urban Design Program, Seattle, Washington
•Olympia Downtown Streetscape Project, Olympia, Washington
• Ashland- Cherryland Business District Specific Plan, Alameda County, California
• Duwamish Way Finding Plan, Seattle, Washington
•Kent Transit Oriented Development, Site Constraints Analysis, Kent, Washington
ii. Downtown and Commercial Area Planning
Revitalization of central business districts with a strong emphasis on community goals, market feasibility,
strategic development locations and key public private-private initiative opportunities.
•Burr Ridge Sub Area Plan, Village of Burr Ridge, Illinois
•Ashland Cherryland Business District Specific Plan, Alameda County, California
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13. i. Master Planning
Comprehensive and collaborative approach integrating the master plan with the local and regional policy
requirements .
• Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone, Mumbai, India
• Kamshet Master Plan, Pune, India
• Fircrest Campus Masterplan, Department of Social and Health Services, Shoreline, Washington
iv. Design Guidelines / Development Standards
Skilled at using physical design/built environment as a template for formulating development standards and
guidelines.
• Tukwila Shoreline Design Manual, Tukwila, Washington
• High Density Housing Corridor Development Standards, Olympia, WA
• Ashland Cherryland Business District Specific Plan, Alameda County, California
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14. Strategic Plan: High Density Redevelopment, Olympia, WA
This study identified impediments to high density development along a major corridor, as envisioned in the city’s
Comprehensive Plan. It proposed amendments to city codes and guidelines, and identified government actions and
incentives to stimulate the desired redevelopment pattern. Recommendations regarding housing types and
densities, and their location along the corridor were also formulated.
Streetside Perspective Residential Prototypes
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15. Transit Oriented Development, Kent, WA
The City of Kent wanted to leverage the new commuter rail service to stimulate mixed use development close to
transit facilities, and to redevelop the existing parking for greater density/efficiency.The study determined the
development potential of two sites, and identified the 'fatal flaws' that would preclude the desired development type.
The factors analyzed were site and neighborhood context, applicable regulatory code and policies, market forecast
and demand for development, feasibility analysis, circulation and parking.
Massing Perspective
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16. Edmund's Corridor, Link Light Rail, Sound Transit, WA
The Edmund’s station was envisioned as a gateway to Historic Columbia City and Rainier Vista Redevelopment.
Pedestrian street improvements included better linkages of the station with Columbia City. Plaza's at the entrance to the
street acted as gateways and had amenities such as landscaping, artwork, seating, bicycle parking and lighting.
Concept Plan
Fence Treatment
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17. Duwamish Way Finding Study, Duwamish, Washington
This study identifies options to improve navigation, increase safety, minimize modal conflicts and reduce congestion
within the Duwamish manufacturing and industrial area- a key player in the regional and state economy.
Routes to Employment Local Directional Key
Major Destination
Centers Decision Points
Hubs
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18. Aurora Corridor, Shoreline, WA
The City of Shoreline’s wanted to redesign and redevelop the three miles of Aurora Avenue (State Route 99) that ran
through the City. The project aimed to unify the entire corridor and create a pedestrian friendly, central business district
core,with improved linkages to neighborhoods, public transit and traffic safety. The design improvements were linked
to unique opportunities created by integrating land use with transportation improvements
Urban Design Framework
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19. Aurora Corridor, Shoreline, WA
Urban Design Framework
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21. Special Economic Zone Master Plan, Navi Mumbai, India
The development of the SEZ at Navi Mumbai was a
result of the policy adopted by the Govt. of India to
promote exports and Foreign Direct Investments as a
means for economic development. As the chief planner
for Padco/AECOM, I was responsible for reviewing and
making recommendations for improving the existing
master plan and land use policies.
Context
Transportation
Land Use
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22. Kamshet Township Master Plan, Pune, India
The sustainable master plan for Kamshet Township, Pune,
was developed in collaboration with an international multi-
disciplinary team. The conceptual plan for the 425 acre
township integrated new urbanism principles with water
conservation and energy self-sufficient systems.
Master Plan
Land Use Plan
HOUSES
POLISHING
TANK
DECENTRALISED REED BED
SEPTIC TANKS
Decentralized Sewage Treatment System
Road Section
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23. Tukwila Shoreline Design Manual,Tukwila, WA
The Duwamish River Corridor provides approximately 5 miles of unique shoreline environment for the City of Tukwila.
However, the existing landuse and environmental conditions need to be enhanced to capitalize on this unique feature.
The Tukwila Shoreline Design Manual will be used to guide shoreline development for the entire Tukwila riverfront.
Building Orientation and massing in relation Screening Industrial Uses
to the river corridor
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24. CODES & ORDINANCES
i. Current Planning
• Zoning
• PUDs and Subdivision Ordinances
• Architectural Review
• Plan review and permitting
ii. Development Controls and Ordinances
• Historic Preservation Ordinance, City of Lake Forest, Illinois
http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/pdf/cd/Historic%20Preservation%20Ord.pdf
• Building Scale Ordinance, City of Lake Forest, Illinois
http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/pdf/cd/bsord.pdf
• Zoning Code Revision, City of Lake Forest, Illinois
• Unified Development Code, Clark County, Nevada
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25. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
GIS used for urban land use planning, spatial analysis and
modeling.
• Land use and growth patterns and trends
• Location analysis
• Traffic volumes and accident densities
• City Permitting systems.
• Historic Properties database
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