Denver, Colo. — Susan McLaughlin AICP, LEED AP
3299 Lowell Blvd. #303
Denver, CO 80211
susan2laugh@yahoo.com
626.375.1198
Profile
Dedicated to responsible land use planning and the promotion of sustainable urban design to provide healthy and vibrant urban environments.
Education
2008 University New South Wales, Sydney, AU, Masters, Urban Development & Design
2000 University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
Professional Experience
Senior Environmental Planning Officer, Randwick City Council;
Randwick, NSW Australia Sept 2007- Sept 2008
Management of long range planning and urban design projects. Responsibilities included: a University- Hospital precinct master plan, a City wide Economic Activity Study, coordination of economic development focus groups, and a water conservation education program (including numerous community activities). Other responsibilities included: coordination with adjacent jurisdictions on land use/transportation planning issues and re-assessment of local land use zones to incorporate suggested changes into a General Plan update.
Associate Planner, Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services;
Santa Barbara, CA 2005-2007
Provided land use/transportation planning expertise and project management to land owners and property representatives from feasibility studies through to the entitlement process. Responsibilities included: project feasibility; development of proposals with detailed scope of work; initial environmental assessments and code analysis (including trip generation and parking demand); representation at City Council, Design Boards and Commissions; review and analysis of environmental documents; design review of architectural and engineering plans for compliance with policies and ordinances; green building consultation; post- approval condition compliance and mitigation monitoring.
Assistant Transportation Planner, City of Santa Barbara;
Santa Barbara, CA 2002-2005
Performed quantitative and qualitative transportation analysis of land development proposals and traffic studies. Responsibilities included: management of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (involving extensive public consultation); a $300 million hospital redevelopment project; initiation of an inter-agency car share committee; site design analysis to ensure compliance with applicable goals and policies of the City's Circulation Element; presentations to Transportation Circulation Committee on multi-modal projects, programs and issues; representation of projects at Planning Commission and City Council on traffic/land use issues; review of traffic studies to assess project related impacts; member of the Pedestrian Master Plan task force, and taught bike training classes to adults and children.
Planning Technician I/II, City of Santa Barbara;
Santa Barbara, CA 2000-2002
Project management to ensure compliance with zoning ordinance, design review guidelines and city policies. Responsibilities included: coordination and facilitation for applicants to comply with applicable municipal codes and policies; environmental assessments and representation of City Staff at weekly architectural board of review meetings.
Planning Technician, County of Santa Barbara; Comprehensive Planning;
Santa Barbara, CA 2000
Provided research and mapped data to assist senior planners with population growth forecasts, used for the production of a County-wide newsletter on regional growth potential.
Assistant Planner, Suzanne Elledge Planning & Permitting Services;
Santa Barbara, CA 1999
Assisted senior planners in project feasibility, property research, condition compliance, mitigation monitoring and coordination with various public agencies for project approvals.
Computer/Office Skills
Microsoft Office programs;
Adobe-In Design and Photoshop;
Trained in Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
Effective and comfortable with public speaking/presentations
Proficient writing skills;
Efficient meeting management;
Utilization of professional time management practices
Professional Affiliations/Accreditations
• American Council on Exercise - Certified Personal Trainer 2009
• United States Green Building Council- LEED Accredited Professional Version 2.0 2006
• American Planning Association - American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
• American League of Certified Cyclists- Certified Bicycling Instructor Since 2004
• Leadership Santa Barbara Class of 2004-2005
• Former Vice President of The Sustainability Project - Board member 2000-2007
• Santa Barbara Chamber of Commerce, representative on Business Mission to China 2006
Master’s of Urban Design & Development Studio Projects- UNSW 2007-2008
Canberra, West Basin project:
Critical analysis and redesign of an existing plan to redevelop a waterfront district along the Shore of Lake Burley Griffin (design solution included the re-configuration of the main arterial through the west portion of the city).
Budapest International Studio:
Gasworks Site: Redevelopment plan (conceptual design) of a former Gasworks site in the City of Budapest; a key site in their economic growth initiatives (private/public venture)
Rakosmente Revitalization: Critical analysis of a district within City of Budapest to revitalize the community; particular attention paid to high rise Soviet Housing Estates and how to redesign the exterior to enhance the aesthetics while activating the public realm.
Darling Harbour Re-visioning 2030: In collaboration with the City of Sydney and the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority, a critical review and conceptual re-design of the iconic Darling Harbour project, a festival market place built in 1988.
