Senior Planner / Urban Designer

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1960557

About this Candidate

DAVRON CV: Candidate 1960557

URBAN PLANNER & URBAN DESIGNER | MASTER PLANNING, PLACEMAKING & MIXED‑USE DEVELOPMENT

Core Expertise

  • Master planning and urban design for mixed‑use, transit‑oriented, and campus projects.
  • Placemaking and retail strategy to activate destinations and attract tenants.
  • Stakeholder coordination and public engagement to secure consensus and approvals.
  • Wayfinding, signage programs, and implementation frameworks tied to development strategies.
  • Team leadership and mentoring of planners and designers to deliver high‑quality work.

Project Background

  • Led master plans and redevelopment strategies for mixed‑use and retail districts domestically and internationally.
  • Developed transit‑oriented and campus planning frameworks supporting institutional and private clients.
  • Prepared urban design guidelines, development scenarios, and implementation plans to guide entitlements.
  • Managed multidisciplinary teams of planners and designers, overseeing schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Facilitated visioning workshops, public meetings, and stakeholder reviews to build project momentum and buy‑in.

Key Skills

  • AutoCAD | SketchUp | Enscape | Adobe Creative Suite
  • ArcGIS | GIS Analysis
  • Master Planning | Transit‑Oriented Development | Mixed‑Use Development
  • Placemaking | Wayfinding & Signage
  • Public Engagement | Stakeholder Facilitation
  • Urban design visualization | Graphics & renderings
  • Project leadership | Team mentoring

Education

  • Master of Urban Planning — University of Southern California
  • Certificate in Heritage Conservation — USC School of Architecture
  • B.A., History — University of Maryland

Awards & Recognition

  • Multiple American Planning Association awards for urban design and transit‑oriented projects
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) — Certified Planner
  • LEED Accredited Professional, Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND)

Why Interview this Candidate?

An accomplished urban planner and designer with nearly 20 years delivering master plans, placemaking, transit‑oriented, and campus projects. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate stakeholders, and produce implementation‑ready frameworks that advance entitlements and attract investment. Brings strong visualization and technical proficiency alongside professional certifications to make immediate contributions to planning and design leadership roles.

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