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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOH.5 PBR Hawaii & Associates, Inc.Response to Notice to Providers of Professional Services Fiscal Year 2024 June 2023 Submitted to: Housing and Community Development County of Hawai‘i Submitted by: Community Planning (Community Engagement, Strategic Planning) Submitted by: Response to Notice to Providers of Professional Services Fiscal Year 2024 June 2023 Submitted to: Housing and Community Development County of Hawai‘i Community Planning (Community Engagement, Strategic Planning) June 29, 2023 Via Email: ohcd@hawaiicounty.gov Ms. Susan Kunz Administrator Housing and Community Development County of Hawai‘i Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 SUBJECT: LETTER OF INTEREST FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING (COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, STRATEGIC PLANNING) SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 Dear Ms. Kunz: In response to the “Notice to Providers of Professional Services for FY2024,” PBR HAWAII is pleased to present the attached Statement of Qualifications for the following services: CH.5: Community Planning (Community Engagement, Strategic Planning) Based on the description provided and PBR HAWAII’s extensive experience in community planning, master planning, physical planning, and conceptual subdivision design, we believe that we are well qualified to undertake community outreach and engagement projects on behalf of the County and be able to perform these activities in a timely and cost-efficient manner. We appreciate the opportunity to submit our qualifications to you and look forward to working with the County of Hawai i, Housing and Community Development. We are confident that PBR HAWAII can successfully implement and complete a wide range of community outreach and engagement projects for the County of Hawai i. Sincerely, Catie Cullison Vice President Attachment P321799-1 ltr Firm Background Name of Firm or Individual, Principal Place of Business and Location of All of Its Offices PBR HAWAII & Associates, Inc. is a multi-7 certified ® Land planning and urban design, -- Regional and community planning, - in- Environmental planning and entitlements, Landscape architecture, - Graphic design, , Market, fiscal, and economic analyses Hawaiian cultural sustainable design concepts -based sustainable - - - Community Planning (Community Engagement, Strategic Planning) -us public ---- include web-standard prac- --s that • s must • • • • • The Age of Firm and its Average Number of Employees over the Past Five Years - 8 - - 7 7 - 8 - 1 - – – Capacity to Complete the Work in the Required Time - ul - - principal-in-tact within the firm are - timelines are Resumes Education, Training and Qualifications of Key Members of the Firm ® ® ® ® Hailey Yessis VINCENT SHIGEKUNI SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT / PRINCIPAL With 42 years of professional planning experience, Mr. Shigekuni has been involved with many master planning projects requiring extensive community outreach across the State. He has worked on policy plans and land use projects ranging in scale and complexity from statewide and island-wide to towns, campuses and parks. He has broad experience in community outreach and engagement, utilizing participatory techniques (such as visioning workshops, charrettes, open houses, and presentations) and tools (such as keypad polling and 3D models) to secure input and build consensus in the preparation of master plans. Mr. Shigekuni has been involved with many site selection and land planning processes in communities across the State. He is experienced in analyzing current landholdings, analyzing and identifying physical opportunities and constraints, and providing a summary analysis for landowner decisions on the disposition and future use of properties, yielding greater values for the landowner. Mr. Shigekuni also has extensive experience in the preparation of entitlements and environmental assessments for public and private sector clients in Hawai‘i. He is involved in many of PBR HAWAII’s environmental assessments (EAs) and environmental impact statements (EISs), including the O‘ahu Community Correctional Center Replacement FEIS, the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority Administrative Offices Redevelopment FEIS. Mr. Shigekuni’s experience with resiliency planning includes: overseeing GIS mapping of potential HiEMA’s emergency warning sirens statewide; and GIS mapping for DLNR’s flood assessment study of O‘ahu (Maui and Hawai‘i islands to follow). EDUCATION Graduate Studies, 1982 University of Hawai‘i at M noa, Department of Urban and Regional Planning BA in Environmental Studies, 1980 University of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter Member, Past President Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Member Land Use Research Foundation Subscriber Society of Outdoor Recreational Professionals Member GRANT MURAKAMI AICP, LEED AP® BD+C SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT PLANNER Mr. Murakami has 32 years of planning experience, specializing in master planning, urban design, sustainability, and community outreach and engagement. He has been involved in a number of transit-oriented development (TOD) projects for both public and private sector clients along the Honolulu Rail Transit Project’s corridor. Current and recently completed projects include a TOD Planning and Implementation study for the State of Hawai‘i Office of Planning for the Island of O‘ahu; TOD Planning studies for Kapolei, Waipahu, Iwil and Chinatown for the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting; and a property assessment for Transit Oriented Development on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ properties; and planning for the University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu (UHWO) Campus and University District Lands near the Keonea e (UHWO) Rail Station. Many of these projects have included an extensive community outreach and engagement process. Mr. Murakami is a LEED Accredited Professional and member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. He has served as President for the Hawai‘i Chapter of the American Planning Association, a Director for the Hawai‘i Chapter of the US Green Building Council, as the Chair of the Urban Land Institute Hawai‘i’s Land Use and Sustainability Committee. He has also served as a lecturer at the University of Hawai‘i, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, and juror at the University of Hawai‘i, School of Architecture. EDUCATION Master in Urban Planning, 1990 University of Washington Certificate in Urban Design, 1990 University of Washington Bachelor of Arts in Geography, 1986 Marine Option Program Certificate, 1986 Special Program - Techniques of Traditional Town Planning, Urban Housing and Mixed-Use Development, Campus Planning Graduate School of Design, Harvard University ACCREDITATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners LEED AP® Building Design + Construction; U.S. Green Building Council PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS American Planning Association, Hawai i Chapter Member and Past President, Vice President, Director-at-Large Urban Land Institute Member, Past Sustainable Land Use Committee Chair and Land Use and Transportation Committee Co-Chair US Green Building Council, Hawai i Chapter Board of Directors - Past Director, Past Education Committee Member and Past Green Schools Committee Member KIMI MIKAMI YUEN | LEED AP® BD+C VICE PRESIDENT | PLANNER With over 20 years at PBR HAWAII, Ms. Yuen manages a variety of planning and design projects as well as the successful preparation of land use permits, environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Her work includes a diverse range of regional and long-range land plans, master planned communities, public and private sector projects, community engagement and meeting facilitation, urban design, and educational facilities, and park master plans. Town Core Urban Design Plan, which won County Council approval in March 2010 and is the basis of a $13 million TIGER grant awarded to the County to implement the plan. She also completed the update of the South Kaua‘i Community Plan in July 2015, which integrates long-range land use planning and transportation networks with a focus on creating sustainable, resilient communities. Her current projects include the Honolulu Harbor Master Plan, Maui Zoning Code (Title 19) Rewrite, and Waimea 400 Master Plan. She has coordinated and led extensive community engagement efforts, testified in front of various boards, commissions, and councils, and spoken at various seminars and educational programs for The Seminar Group, Hawai‘i State Bar Association, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) Hawai‘i Chapter Developing Leaders Group, the Institute of Transportation Engineers Hawai‘i Section, and . She is actively involved in several professional organizations including the President, Vice President, and the APA/DURP Liaison. She is a member of the Urban Land Institute Management Committee, Lambda Alpha International Aloha Chapter Membership Chair, and a Board Member of the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority for the State of Hawai‘i for which she chaired the Strategic Plan Investigative Committee. She is also a member of the University of Hawai‘i Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) Professional Council. EDUCATION Master in Urban and Regional Planning, 1999 BA in Architecture, with Highest Honors, 1995 University of California, Berkeley Minor in Asian American Studies, 1995 University of California, Berkeley ACCREDITATIONS LEED AP® Building Design + Construction; U.S. Green Building Council® PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter President, 2015-2017, Hawai‘i Chapter Vice President, 2011–2015 Hawai‘i Chapter APA/DURP Liaison Lambda Alpha International-Aloha Chapter Vice President; Past Membership Chair Urban Land Institute Management Committee USGBC® Hawai‘i Chapter - Member, LEED Regionalization Task Force BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Hawai‘i Tourism Authority Board of Directors, 2019-2022; Ho‘okahua Hawai`i Standing Committee ChairCity & County of Honolulu Salary Commission, 2016–2020 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS UH Department of Urban and Regional Planning Dinell Outstanding Alumni Award, 2020 Pacific Century Fellows, Class of 2016 Pacific Business News Forty under 40, Class of 2011 SMEI & Hawai‘i Business Magazine Distinguished Sales & Marketing Awards Green Services, Finalist 2012 CATIE CULLISON | AICP VICE PRESIDENT / PLANNER At PBR HAWAII, Ms. Cullison supports public-sector clients with project management, community engagement, and environmental entitlements. Her responsibilities include preparing resource management plans, seeking ways to meaningfully consult with community, and assisting clients with documenting compliance with state and federal environmental requirements. Her current projects include community engagement and environmental compliance documentation for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands use of HUD-Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) funds, HRS 343 and NEPA compliance for a new roundabout Bayfront Highway in Hilo, a master plan for the Ka‘iwa Ridge Trail (Lanikai Pillbox Trail), and community engagement and environmental documentation for Honolulu’s Complete Streets program and projects in M noa, Kalihi, and Waik k as well as a supporting role on Honolulu’s Vision Zero Action Plan. Ms. Cullison is well suited to the project due to her strong experience leading HRS 343 and NEPA environmental documentation projects and managing community engagement teams. Her approach to managing community engagement is to encourage team members’ creativity and thoughtfulness in reaching out to a wide variety of people so as to connect them in a meaningful way to the planning process. EDUCATION BA in Local and Urban Affairs, 1994 St. Cloud State University, Minnesota ACCREDITATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners, 2011 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Member Society of Outdoor Recreational Professionals Member YWCA O‘ahu Board Secretary TOM SCHNELL AICP PRINCIPAL PLANNER Mr. Schnell has experience in both the public and private sectors with expertise in the areas of land planning and analysis, environmental planning, and governmental permit processing and entitlements. As Principal at PBR HAWAII, his responsibilities include the processing of land use related governmental permit documents such as Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), State Special Permit applications, State Land Use District Boundary Amendment petitions, Zone Changes, Community Plan Amendments, Special Management Area (SMA) permit applications, and Conservation District Use Applications (CDUA). His projects include: 1) facilitating community participation, participating in master planning, and preparing and processing an EIS for the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority’s (HCDA) Kaka‘ako Makai parks in Honolulu; 2) preparing and processing an EIS and Change of Zoning for the high-profile, “Live, Work, Play ‘Aiea” project, which will be a new mixed-use community on the former Kamehameha Drive In Theater in ‘Aiea; and 3) preparing a master plan and preparing an application pursuant to HRS Section 201H-38 for Makila Farms, a workforce housing community in West Maui. Some of his other past major EIS projects include: Kapalua Mauka, and Pulelehua, both of which involved State Land Use District Boundary Amendments. EDUCATION Master of Urban and Regional Planning, 1994 Bachelor of Arts with High Honors, 1991 ACCREDITATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners, 1998 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association, Hawai‘i Chapter Member Urban Land Institute Member Lambda Alpha International, Aloha Chapter Member DACHENG DONG | LEED® AP ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL / PLANNER/GIS ANALYST As an Associate Principal at PBR HAWAII, Mr. Dong participates on a diverse range of land use planning and urban design projects. His architectural design background gives him various physical planning and site design skills that contribute to all levels of planning projects. In addition, his sketch and rendering skills are a unique addition to the planning and design team. His experience with ESRI GIS, including ArcMap, ArcGIS 3D analysis, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, aids the multi-disciplinary team in preparation of maps, land use analysis, and planning document. Mr. Dong’s experience of working on a wide range of projects and his ability to integrate a variety of components into cohesive, forward-thinking planning projects makes him a valuable member of any project team. His experiences include expansion and the 201H housing project master plan; conducting GIS exploring the site development capacity for several urban parcels via the zoning code study and site planning exercise. EDUCATION Master in Urban and Regional Planning, 2004 University of Hawai‘i at M noa Bachelor of Architecture, 1999 Beijing Polytechnic University ACCREDITATION LEED® Accredited Professional; U.S. Green PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association, Hawai‘i Member NATHALIE RAZO ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL | PLANNER At PBR HAWAII, Ms. Razo has managed and assisted a variety of projects ranging from state and federal environmental assessments, to site selection and land capacity assessments, and from land use master plans to infrastructure analysis. She specializes in master planning, site planning, and community engagement and facilitation. Ms. Razo’s current projects include a State of Hawai‘i TOD Planning and Implementation study for the Island of O‘ahu, City Department of Transportation Services Complete Streets studies and community engagement; campus master plans for the University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Community College, Kaua i Community College, and Kapi olani Community College; a property assessment for Transit Oriented Development on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ properties; and housing feasibility studies and ongoing community engagement for the City and County. Prior projects she has worked on include community outreach and engagement for the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority Mayor Wright Homes redevelopment project and City and County of Honolulu Transit Oriented Development action plans; property analysis and assessments for various Queen Emma Land Company properties and the East Kapolei High School for the Department of Education; and, environmental assessments for the Kalihi-P lama Health Center (343 and NEPA), Niu Valley Middle School classroom facilities, and Haihai Fire Station. Prior to joining PBR HAWAII, her graduate work at the University of Hawai‘i focused on community planning with an emphasis in community and building resilience addressing social vulnerabilities, hazard response and recovery policies, and the value of incorporating community capacity building. During her graduate studies, she undertook extensive work with the Kailapa Homestead Community in organizing community meetings, developing a visioning document and creating an initial programming/spatial analysis for a proposed community center as well as working with the Catholic Diocese to assess their existing food ministry programs and its strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for creating sustainable programming. Ms. Razo also worked at the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center, where she assisted in the development of the FEMA certified PER-306 HURRIPLAN Resilient Building Design for Coastal Communities training course for hurricane preparedness, mitigation strategies, and disaster recovery. EDUCATION Master in Urban and Regional Planning, Resiliency Planning, 2013 Univ Certificate in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, 2013 Public Policy and Administration Graduate Program, 2011 Northwestern University Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 2009 Yale University FEMA Certified Natural Disaster Awareness for Community Leaders Training (AWR-310) National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) FEMA Certified Community Resilience Training (AWR-228) National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Director at Large; Membership and Emerging Planner Chair Urban Land Institute Young Leader ANN MIKIKO BOUSLOG | PHD DIRECTOR OF LAND ECONOMICS & REAL ESTATE Dr. Bouslog has over 30 years of experience in market assessment, economic and fiscal impact analysis, entitlement, and strategic planning for large or complex developments throughout Hawai‘i and around the Pacific. As Project Director at PBR HAWAII since 2015, Dr. Bouslog has led multiple efforts to support affordable housing initiatives throughout the state, preparing market studies, economic and fiscal impact assessments, 201H applications, infrastructure and other development impediment analyses, and support of rezoning or Interim Planned Development-Transit (IPD-T) permits on O ahu. Her practice areas also span infrastructure finance, market and economic aspects of TOD and regional initiatives on O‘ahu; business planning for community and conservation-oriented facilities; resort and visitor industry consultation. Recent and ongoing Hawai i island projects have addressed Office of Housing & Community Development’s Kamakoa Nui Master Planned Community, Kamoleao Community Center, Kea‘au Town Center, Waimea Town, Waikoloa Beach Resort, and Mauna Kea Resort. Prior to joining PBR HAWAII, Dr. Bouslog served as Forest City Hawaii’s development manager for the $770 million Kamakana Villages, a 2,200-home master planned community in partnership with the State of Hawai‘i, Housing Finance and Development Corporation. At Forest City, she also supported entitlement initiatives for a 19-megawatt solar farm in Kunia, O‘ahu. Prior professional ventures include founding and operating Mikiko Corporation, a real estate and economic advisory firm, and serving as Director of KPMG’s Hawai‘i Real Estate and Hospitality Consulting practice. In these capacities, Dr. Bouslog directed services for prominent government, resort, and community developments such as the U.S. Navy (Ford Island and bulk dispositions), U.S. Army (Residential Communities Initiative), Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Koa Ridge, Mauna Lani Resort, Waikoloa Beach Resort, Ho‘opili, as well as projects in Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Saipan, Guam, and Palau. In 2013-14, she helped organize a 10+ party mediation to address a proposed critical habitat designation in West Hawai‘i, resulting in beneficial agreements between area landowners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Dr. Bouslog has acted as expert witness numerous times, before State and County agencies as well as in Circuit Court. In April 2016, her testimony before the Hawai‘i State Land Use Commission regarding Koa Ridge was cited in the Hawai‘i Supreme Court decision that upheld the project’s LUC redistricting. EDUCATION Ph.D. in Demography/Sociology, 1985 Cornell University MA in Sociology with minor in City & Regional Planning, 1981 Cornell University BA in Urban Studies, 1977 Stanford University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Rate Commission, City and County of Honolulu Commissioner Lambda Alpha International, Aloha Chapter Board Member; Former President, Aloha Chapter; Former Asia/Pacific Regional Vice President; Former Western U.S. Assistant Vice President East-West Center Foundation Former Board Member Community Housing Fund at Hawai i Community Foundation Former Director Urban Land Institute, Hawai‘i Chapter Former UrbanPlan Chair & Mgt. Committee Kamehameha Schools’ for-profit subsidiaries including Bishop Holdings Corporation, Kamehameha Investment Corporation, KUKUI, Inc. and Pauahi Management Corporation Former Director on each entity RAMSAY R. M. TAUM CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY PLANNER Ramsay R. M. Taum is a Cultural Sustainability Planner at PBR HAWAII. His eclectic background and experience in business, government and community service make him a valuable asset in both public and private sectors as well as in for-profit and non-profit business. and instructor of several Native Hawaiian practices including in promoting sustainable place based, and Hawaiian cultural stewardship principles and practices is acknowledged locally, nationally, and internationally. Mr. Taum is a recognized cultural resource and sought after as a keynote speaker, lecturer, trainer and facilitator. Trained by respected Hawaiian elders, he effectively integrates place based, cultural based, indigenous and Native Hawaiian cultural values and principles into contemporary business. Ramsay was awarded the 2013 Peace Day HYear in recognition of his lifetime career advocating the spirit of Aloha around the world, in fields of ecology, business, communications, economic development and Hawaiian culture. His work in promoting sustainable place based, and Hawaiian cultural stewardship principles and practices is acknowledged locally, nationally and internationally. Ramsay was awarded the 2008 East West Center’ and in that 2008 Individual Educator Honoree. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Public PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Pacific Risk Management ‘Ohana - Hui - Steersperson Indigenous Peoples Climate Change - Breadfruit Heritage Council - Advisor community capacity and cohesiveness around systems of food, energy, and knowledge - Sustain Hawai‘i - Vice President Chapter - Member National Disaster Preparedness Training Center - Subject Matter Expert Resilience through Indigenous and Earth Sciences - - Managing Member ETSUYO KILA SENIOR ASSOCIATE / GIS ANALYST As a Senior Associate at PBR HAWAII, Ms. Kila participates on a diverse range of regional planning projects and land planning studies. Her planning and cartographic skills provides a valuable contribution to all levels of planning projects. In particular, her experience with GIS, including ArcGIS, aids the multi-disciplinary team in preparation of maps and planning documents. Current projects include support to the flood vulnerability assessment for Department of Land and Natural Resources (O‘ahu completed, Maui and Hawai‘i islands to start in last quarter of 2018) and GIS data development for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands land inventory and license inventory. Past projects of note include: the Statewide Inventory of Stream Channel Alterations for the Commission on Water Resource Management; and the State Civil Defense Emergency Warning Sirens Inventory. EDUCATION Master in Urban and Regional Planning, 2005 BA in International Relations, 1995 Kobe City University of Foreign Studies GREG NAKAI SENIOR ASSOCIATE | PLANNER Greg Nakai is involved in many types of planning projects with an emphasis on environmental planning and land use entitlements. He has managed or assisted with a wide range of projects, including an environmental impact statement (EIS) and Chapter 201H, HRS exemptions for the proposed Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority (HPHA) School Street Senior Affordable Housing Development, a mixed-use development featuring up to 800 affordable rental apartments for seniors; Chapter 201H, HRS exemptions for the Khi Park Terrace Low-Rises and Khi Homes Redevelopment, a development featuring 650 affordable rental and public housing apartments; Chapter 201H, HRS exemptions for Keahumoa Place, an affordable housing development in East Kapolei; an environmental assessment (EA) and Special Management Area Use Permit (SMP) for the Wai‘anae High School Girls’ Athletic Locker Room; an EA and SMP for the Ted Makalena Golf Course National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Improvements; EAs for the Board of Water Supply Hthe Sand Island Business Association, and new classroom facilities at Waipahu High School and Kealakehe Elementary School. As project manager, he helped to obtain a SMP, Zoning Waiver Permit, and Conditional Use Permit for Joint Development for the Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Treatment Improvements. He has also assisted with obtaining a Minor Modification to a Plan Review Use (PRU) Permit for the Mixed-Use Housing Project at the University of Hawai‘i at M noa Campus, as well as various land use entitlements for church facilities . Mr. Nakai transitioned from a career in language education, and received his master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning at the University of , with a focus on issues of equitable and sustainable food systems policy and planning. EDUCATION Master in Urban and Regional Planning, 2018 MA in Second Language Studies, 2007 BA in International Studies, 1998 University of Washington BS in Psychology, 1998 University of Washington PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter Programs Committee Co-Chair and Executive Committee Member BRADLEY FURUYA | AICP ASSOCIATE / PLANNER Mr. Furuya grew up on O‘ahu before moving to Los Angeles to attend school at the University of Southern California. During his studies, Bradley discovered urban planning while taking an environmental studies elective course. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy, Management, and Planning and subsequently received a Master of Planning degree, also from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining PBR HAWAII, Mr. Furuya worked as a Planner for the City of Los Angeles Department of City Planning where he processed land use entitlements and Environmental Impact Reports as required under the California Environmental Quality Act. Most recently, Bradley supervised the Department of City Planning’s Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) unit, which included the City’s 35 historic districts and 22 HPOZ boards. For Bradley, one of the great joys of being a planner is the ability to work with people of a community to shape the built environment in a way that brings positive change to their everyday lives. When presented with the opportunity to work with the people of Hawai‘i, Bradley moved home to pursue his passion of creating healthy places that are designed for everyone. At PBR HAWAII, Bradley assists in writing environmental assessments (EAs), Chapter 201H, HRS exemptions, Special Managment Area Use Permit (SMP) applications, Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (HCDA) Development Permit applications, and Master Plan reports for various residential, commercial, and institutional projects throughout the islands. EDUCATION Master of Planning, Economic Development, 2014 University of Southern California BS in Public Policy, Management, and Planning, Urban Planning, 2013 University of Southern California ACCREDITATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners, 2019 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Member Historic Hawai i Foundation Member THERESA DEAN PROJECT MANAGER / PLANNER Ms. Dean has several years of consulting and agency experience with environmental, housing, and infrastructure planning projects. Her background includes the development of outdoor resource management plans, environmental assessments, and other permit and entitlement documents. She has experience in agency contracting processes and affordable housing developments. To date, her work focuses on community engagement methods that inform planning efforts across the State. Currently, she is working on a variety of projects including an environmental assessment and accompanying management plan for the DLNR Ka‘iwa Ridge Trail, the City and County of Honolulu’s update to the Wai‘anae Sustainable Communities Plan, and as an engagement advisor on the O‘ahu Vision Zero Action Plan. EDUCATION Master in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Planning, 2017 BS in Business Administration and Management, 2010 Syracuse University – Martin J. Whitman School of Management NATALIE HANSON | LEED® AP ID+C PROJECT MANAGER / PLANNER At PBR HAWAII, Ms. Hanson’s responsibilities include preparation of environmental assessments and special district permits for government projects, GIS mapping and analysis, community engagement through website content management and web-based outreach tools (such as MailChimp, StoryMaps and SurveyMonkey), and preparation of federal and state environmental documents including documentation of compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Her recent projects include community engagement and environmental compliance documentation for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands use of HUD-Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant (NHHBG) funds, and community engagement for the City and County of Honolulu’s Complete Streets, Pedestrian Plan, and Ala Pono an Ala Wai Crossing. Current projects include updating the Ocean Resource Management Plan with the Office of Planning, preparing flood map reports for the Department of Land and Natural Resources, updating the City and County of Honolulu’s TOD website, and land use, community planning, and preparation of NEPA environmental reports for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. While earning her Master’s in Urban and -designed the department’s website and social media platforms, assisted in the launch of the department’s first alumni association, and received funding from the J. Watumull Scholarship for conducting field research on sea level rise adaptation in Kolkata, India. Ms. Hanson also brings to her role as planner a bachelor’s degree in sociology, anthropology, and Asian studies; both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analytical skills; and seven years of experience work-study throughout Asia. This background has fostered a firm grounding in the importance of inclusion when conducting community outreach as part of planning processes and decision making. EDUCATION Master in Urban and Regional Planning, 2016 University of Hawai i at M noa Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance, 2016 University of Hawai i at M noa BA in Sociology/Anthropology, Asian Studies, 2007 St. Olaf College, Northfield MN Native Hawaiian Organizations in the Section 106 Process Seminar co-hosted by Foundation, The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Native Hawaiian Relations Foundations in Environmental Review: NEPA and 24 CFR Part 58 Environmental Review Procedures – Technical Assistance Workshop hosted by Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ACCREDITATIONS LEED® AP Interior Design + Construction U.S. Green Building Council PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Hawai‘i Chapter Member Lambda Alpha National Collegiate Honors Society for Anthropology DURP Ohana University Students of Urban and Regional Planning DAVE SIMPSON PLANNER At PBR HAWAII, Mr. Simpson works in a supportive role on various projects to assist principals and associates in the firm. In his previous role, Mr. Simpson served as the coordinator for the Smart Sustainable . His responsibilities included primary coordination, research, logistics, and technical support for the Smart Sustainable Communities (SSC) Roundtable and corresponding working groups. Dave’s experience in this role involved engagement with a diverse array of key leaders, partner organizations, and technical experts to achieve SSC objectives that promote joint action, accountability, collaboration, information exchange, resource leverage and consensus building. The project deliverables included managing a multi-sector process to develop recommendations on targets, indicators and metrics for the Aloha+ Challenge Smart Sustainable Communities 2030 statewide goal. Membership among the working groups managed in this process included state and county representatives, locally-based private sector companies, academic and technical experts, and community-based organizations. Additional project deliverables involved development of the Smart Sustainable Communities Business Roundtable as a private sector platform for collaboration on joint actions to support sustainability initiatives. Dave’s experience also includes a background in hospitality management on the Island of -roots political advocacy. EDUCATION Master of Urban and Regional Planning, 2016 Bachelor of Arts – Political Science & History, 2004 Emory University Emory British Studies Program, 2002 Oxford University, University College DREW BARRIE PLANNER Mr. Barrie is experienced in land planning and urban design, supporting development projects through the entitlement and permitting processes, developing long-range planning and policy documents, and collaborating with stakeholders and professionals in various disciplines. His diverse background in public and private planning, land use consulting, architecture, and landscape architecture is a valuable asset to the wide range of planning and design projects he supports. Mr. Barrie’s goal is to leverage creative problem-solving, sensitive planning, and quality design to create meaningful environmental, urban, and community impact. EDUCATION Master of Urban Planning, Design of the Built Environment, 2022 University of Southern California Bachelor of Science in Geodesign, Architecture Minor, 2022 University of Southern California MAHSHID BAGHERI PHYSICAL PLANNER Mahshid holds a master’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning. Her motivation is to be part of creating a sustainable planet through effective participatory processes and cross-sector collaboration. She brings experience in urban designing, physical planning, and mapping. During her studies, Ms. Bagheri worked as a graduate research assistant in National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) and focused on disaster management and humanitarian assistance planning. Through this period, she was part of a wide variety of projects; She assisted in a GIS analysis project to investigate the impact of flight restriction relaxation on the number of COVID cases on the Island of Oahu in Spring 2020. She also helped with the preparation of COVID- 19 contact tracing and social distancing surveys, and GIS analysis of the obtained data. During her studies, Mahshid also contributed to conducting a research project for the State of Hawai i Department of Land and Natural Resources – Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) with the purpose of creating a conceptual development plan to guide the potential future development of the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. In this project she helped with conducting a site inventory and site analysis, conducting community and stakeholders’ engagement surveys and interviews, and assessing prior stakeholder engagement results. She also developed resilient design guidelines including several strategies for addressing sea level rise and flooding in the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. Some other projects that Mahshid assisted with are: 1) developing an infrastructure plan for Waipahu TOD area by analyzing various infrastructure considerations including multi-modal transportation, parking, stormwater and green infrastructure, 2) finding links between demography and resource dependency on Merizo residents’ attitudes and perceptions towards coastal and marine resources in the Achang Reef Flat Marin Preserve, Guam by analyzing a survey data employing IBM SPSS Software, and 3) a SPSS analysis of a survey conducted one year after 2017 earthquake in middle east to investigate the relationship between people’s awareness about their significant role in response and recovery activities after one year of a disaster, and the improvement of their quality of life in the post-disaster process. EDUCATION Master of Urban and Regional Planning, 2021 University of Hawa Bachelor of Architecture Engineering, 2018 Iran University of Science and Technology Bachelor of Physics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, 2009 Shahid Beheshiti University PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Planning Association Member TY SHIRAMIZU PLANNER Mr. Shiramizu has an invested interest and experience in nurturing and guiding Hawai‘i’s future through sustainable policies and practices. He believes that diligence and integrity in planning are crucial to proactively and positively influencing the communities of Hawai‘i. As a Legislative Aide, Mr. Shiramizu gained experience with the legislative process which included researching, drafting and reviewing potential bills for legislation, as well as reviewing and familiarizing himself with active legislation. Attending Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and other planning meetings helped familiarize him with the goals and requirements of good planning, and he worked closely with stakeholders, constituents, and legislators and their staff to identify and address the various issues that Hawai‘i faces. His position as Clean Transportation Intern with Blue Planet Foundation gave him experience with non-profit work, advocacy and storytelling, and furthered his knowledge of the local transportation field. His previous education in biology and economics puts him in a unique position to identify Hawai‘i’s important natural resources while understanding the implications of our economy at large. EDUCATION Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, 2022 University of Hawai i at M noa BA in Biology, Minor in Economics, 2016 University of Hawai i at M noa SUNNY ROSARIO PLANNER Ms. Rosario’s work experience in a variety of fields combined with her educational background in environmental science and public affairs gives her a diverse approach to planning. With an understanding of environmental compliance, history, law, finance, and more she brings numerous perspectives to her work. Planning sits at the intersection of her goals to help people and the planet. This is reflected in her senior thesis which studied the impacts of environmental messaging in media on viewers. Product placements, character actions, and word choice used in assorted media were studied for influence on viewers. Ms. Rosario’s research skills and work experience in environmental compliance help her to prepare for all stages of the planning process. EDUCATION BS in Environmental Science, Minor in Environmental Science Systems and Society | Public Affairs | History,2020 University of California, Los Angeles PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS NAIOP Developing Leaders Member KAYLA PALMER PLANNER Ms. Palmer joined PBR HAWAII in 2023 and graduated from the ’s in Urban and Regional Planning and Bachelor of Science in Global Environmental Science. During her master’s degree, she focused on preparing a framework for transportation departments to operationalize social vulnerability indicators in climate adaptation decision making. Prior to joining PBR HAWAII, Ms. Palmer was a Highways Climate Adaptation AmeriCorps Vista for the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation-Highways (HDOT) and Hawai‘i State Climate Commission. In this position, Ms. Palmer was able to provide data collection and project evaluation to HDOT-Highways & Google when developing a statewide climate and social vulnerability mapping tool to enhance project prioritization for underserved communities and vulnerable State highway facilities. At PBR HAWAII, Ms. Palmer will provide support on a variety of projects such as the O‘ahu Vision Zero Action Plan, 2050 O‘ahu Regional Transportation Plan, new roundabout at Hilo Bayfront highway, and the replacement of Waiahole Bridge. EDUCATION Master of Social Science, Urban & Regional Planning, 2023 University of Bachelor of Science, Global Environmental Science, 2021 University of HAILEY YESSIS PLANNER Ms. Yessis has experience supporting her team on the enhancement and development of housing and environmental projects as her efforts includes preparing environmental compliance documents, developing long-range planning and policy documents, and collaborating with stakeholders and professionals in various disciplines. Through planning, her goal is to create a supported community and a sustainable environment for future generations to come through her knowledge and background in natural She is currently assisting in providing NEPA compliance documents for projects pertaining to the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to better support the Hawaiian Home Lands communities by ensuring a safe and healthy housing environment, while simultaneously protecting wildlife . She is also assisting with research and correspondence for a team collaboration on the DLNR Kaiwa Ridge Trail master plan. Ms. Yessis is able to bring her strong teamwork skills, persistence to overcome challenges, and passion for protecting the environment and the community she has called home all her life through the work of ethical planning to the table. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources & Environmental Management, 2023 University of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Alpha Gamma Delta Vice President of Recruitment, Alumni Chapter College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Student Ambassador, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Alumni Association SHARLENE PENNINGTON GRAPHIC DESIGNER With five years of graphic design and digital illustration experience, Ms. Pennington is passionate about creating visually stunning designs that help brands grow. With years of hands-on graphic design experience, Ms. Pennington developed the ability to make meaningful and strategic decisions in professional contexts, curate and develop brand identities, and formulate dynamic, effective and successful designs while building her professional portfolio. Ms. Pennington’s specialized areas include logo and brand identity, website design, editorial design, minimalist icon graphics, and presentation graphics. At PBR HAWAII she employs her skills in the production of architectural illustrations and renderings, graphic planning-based reports, and displays for physical and online presentation materials. Recent and ongoing projects include design work for One Hotel Hanalei, He‘eia National Estuarine Research Reserve System, and Samuel Mahelona Hospital. Before joining PBR HAWAII, Ms. Pennington was a graphic designer for MoDo Hawaii where she maintained the brand identity by managing and creating content for the brand from packaging design, social media management, merchandise design, photography, to marketing collateral. She also worked as a freelance graphic and web designer in Los Angeles and Honolulu and has worked on a few website designs and brand identity projects for clients. Ms. Pennington’s vast internship experiences within the New Media Arts Program and years of graphic design experience as a freelancer and in-house head graphic designer complements her background in the graphic design field. Her work as a graphic designer and freelancer entailed working closely with companies and design studios such as Nella Media Group, 1013 Integrated, Urban Pacific Communications, Hawaii Pacific Photo and Pepperblack Studios. 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