I am an accomplished planner, urban designer and landscape architect with over twenty years of experience helping both the private and public sector address complex planning, design and development challenges. Working individually or within multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, architects, planners and landscape architects, I have been responsible for leading complex projects for commercial, residential, institutional and corporate clients. My work has focused on challenges for projects ranging from small urban infill to new cities. These include strategic planning studies, community development & redevelopment, downtown revitalization plans, land-use planning, urban design, campus planning, streetscape and corridor planning as well as mixed-use developments, retail centers, golf, resort and residential communities.The recipient of numerous national and local planning awards, my work focuses on helping clients to reach their goals and creating environments that incorporate the numerous environmental, economic and social dynamics at play. In addition, I have unparalleled experience leading and participating in community/neighborhood public open houses, forums, workshops, charrettes and public meetings.Before founding DR+A, I worked in a range of organizations from a small one man shop to large multinational firms. He served as the designer and project manager for these firms most high profile projects.I received my Master of Urban Planning, as well as, his Master of Landscape Architecture from Harvard University Design School and his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.Specialties: Planning & Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, strategic planning studies, community development & redevelopment, downtown revitalization plans, land-use planning, urban design, campus planning, streetscape and corridor planning as well as mixed-use developments, retail centers, golf, resort and residential communities.