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RON WHITMORE, PHD, AICP
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<br /> * , Ron has led community planning and development initiatives for over twenty
<br /> �,"` • ti" , .` a' years—as a manager and deputy director for public planning and development
<br /> agencies, as a senior municipal community planner, as a consultant, as
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<br /> v.;" founding CEO of an urban community development corporation, and with the
<br /> ,*„ Peace Corps. Ron has managed energy, sustainability, climate change, capital
<br /> budgeting, economic development,food systems, housing,and community and
<br /> " comprehensive planning programs. Ron specializes in designing participatory,
<br /> knowledge-driven,transparent planning processes that produce actionable plans
<br /> ‘\ � , to deliver multi-goal co-benefits. An enterprising leader, Ron directs complex
<br /> projects, facilitates outcome-focused meetings, and navigates comfortably
<br /> EDUCATION across community, business, government, and higher education environments.
<br /> Michigan State University KEY PROJECTS
<br /> Ph.D. (2003) & Master's of Science
<br /> (1998) Community Sustainability
<br /> • Petaluma General Plan Update and Climate Adaptation Plan(Petaluma,
<br /> Dartmouth College CA)
<br /> Bachelor of Arts in International Project Manager:Leading a large team of staff and subconsultants in an
<br /> Studies (1991) ambitious update of the City's general plan in coordination with the development
<br /> of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.In addition to required elements,the
<br /> plan includes retail,economic development,arts,and historic resource elements.
<br /> CERTIFICATIONS Led stakeholder interviews,design advisory group meetings,and coordinated
<br /> American Institute of Certified area,pop-up,and communitywide workshops. Coordinated existing conditions
<br /> Planners (AICP) analysis and the development of a community vision,guiding principles,a key
<br /> strategies diagram,and policy frameworks.Presents updates and work products
<br /> Charrette Management and to various commissions and the City Council.
<br /> Facilitation Certificate, National
<br /> Charrette Institute • Ojai General Plan Update(Ojai,CA)
<br /> Project Manager:Leading a team of staff and subconsultants in a focused update
<br /> American Planning Association of the City's Land Use,Housing, Circulation,Safety, and Environmental Justice
<br /> Member elements.Led stakeholder interviews,focus groups,a survey,and community
<br /> workshops. Coordinated existing conditions analysis;,a review of current general
<br /> EXPERIENCE plan policies;the development of a community vision,guiding principles,and land
<br /> use,mobility, and safety policy options;and preparation of draft elements.
<br /> Raimi+Associates
<br /> Berkeley, CA • Santa Maria General Plan Update(Santa Maria,CA)
<br /> Principal, 2020 - present Project Manager:Leading a team of staff and subconsultants in a comprehensive
<br /> update of the City's general plan.Design and facilitate technical and department
<br /> Hawai'i County advisory group meetings,led two community surveys and a community
<br /> Acting Program Manager, Long Range workshop,and present updates and work products to the Planning Commission
<br /> Planning, 2019-2020 and City Council. Coordinated the review of existing plans,a City evaluation
<br /> of the current general plan,existing conditions analysis,the development of a
<br /> Deputy Director, Department of community vision,guiding principles, and an areas of change map,and the
<br /> Research & Development, 2017-2019 development and analysis of land use alternatives.
<br /> Senior Long Range Planner, 2007-2016 • Berkeley Housing Element(Berkeley,CA)
<br /> Project Manager:Led the 6th Cycle Housing Element update in cooperation
<br /> Integra Consulting with the City and subconsultants.
<br /> Founder& Principal, 2005-2016
<br /> • Kaua'i Climate Action&Adaptation Plan(County of Kaua'i,HI)
<br /> NorthWest Initiative Project Manager:Leading a team of staff and subconsultants crafting
<br /> Founding Executive Director, Kaua'i's first climate action and adaptation plan, including extensive
<br /> 2000-2005 community engagement. The project includes a climate hazards study, a
<br /> vulnerability and equity assessment, a GHG reduction anaylsis,funding
<br /> and financing strategies, and an adaptation plan tailored to facilitate
<br /> implementation by County agencies.
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