Sahil Dhawan, M.Tech., B.Arch. Email & Phone Number

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Department Of Town & Country Planning, Punjab

As a Planning Officer, I spearheaded the preparation of Official Plans, Secondary Plans, Zoning Plans and Local Area Plans ensuring alignment with Provincial Urban Development objectives.Highlights:• Leveraged knowledge of The Planning Act and Provincial Legislation to process over 150 Land Development Applications (including Official Plan Amendments, Minor Variance Approval, Site Plan Approval) increasing operational efficiency• Supervised preparation of over 5 Official Plans and Zoning Plans along with planning reports, site suitability and feasibility reports, to promote sustainable urban development• Collaborated with city level stakeholders, government agencies and real estate developers to promote greenfield and brownfield development of projects• Expertly utilized knowledge ArcGIS and AutoCAD to implement crucial corrections in the plans; thus, mitigating the risk of potential legal issues

Jalandhar, Punjab

As an Planning Consultant, I conducted comprehensive research and analysis, guiding a team of 6 architects and urban planners to efficiently complete projectsHighlights:• Utilized my expertise in provincial building by-laws and planning legislation to represent private sector stakeholders, expedite project approvals, and foster a 20% revenue growth.• Forged strategic alliances with both private and public sector stakeholders, facilitating the expeditious approval of development projects• Enhanced workflow efficiency by through software proficiency and training, leading to shorter project turnaround times.

Hyderabad, Telangana

As a Planner, I facilitated constructive dialogues among city agencies and consultants, identifying key urban issues and crafting sustainable planning proposalsHighlights:• Collaborated with private and public sector stakeholders to identify urban challenges of Warangal City and develop sustainable plans to transform Warangal into a Smart City and securing over CAD 160 million in funding under Smart City Mission, India• Applied planning expertise to analyze 13 Transit-Oriented Growth Centers along Hyderabad's Outer Ring Road, ensuring informed and efficient planning aligned with the region's economic activity• Applied in-depth planning expertise in the creation of planning proposals, site plans, and technical reports for the Amritsar Kolkata Industrial Corridor, emphasizing efficient, mixed-use, and sustainable development

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

As a Deputy Planner, I assisted senior planners and managers on a wide range of planning projects ranging from Master Plans to Transit Oriented Development and Land Development.Highlights:• Aided senior planners in crafting planning reports, project feasibility reports, site suitability reports, presentation decks, presentation drawings, and 3D visualizations, supporting informed planning dialogues and decision-making processes• Generated site plans and conceptual layouts for multi-modal logistic parks, crafted road intersection drawings for the Raipur Mobility Plan, designed landscaping plans for parks and public gardens, and provided support to transportation planners in a comprehensive transportation study of Hyderabad• Played an active role in gathering data from government and semi-government bodies, oversaw site topography surveys, analyzed socio-economic data from the Census, and collaborated with GIS experts for Official Plan preparation

Office Of Chief Town Planner, S.A.S. Nagar

As an Intern, I had the privilege of working alongside seasoned professionals and supporting critical functions to enhance policy formulation and monitoring of development compliance. Highlights:• Supported senior officials in conducting extensive research on planning best practices across states, enabling a thorough comparison with state policies. This analysis identified critical areas within the state policy, contributing to more informed and effective policy formulation• Assisting officials in scrutinizing building plans for compliance with the city's building bylaws. Additionally, I provided valuable support in conducting site and building inspections, ultimately aiding in the preparation of comprehensive site suitability and building inspection reports• Conducted rigorous assessments to verify the alignment of land development applications with prevailing planning legislation and master/ official plans. My role was essential in ensuring that new developments harmonized with existing infrastructure and adhered to zoning regulations

New Delhi, India

As an architect, I assisted senior architects in conceptualizing projects and contributed to on-site supervision, precise measurements, visualizations, and estimatesHighlights:• Collaborated with senior professionals to conceptualize and develop commercial projects, including car showrooms, bars, banquets, restaurants, and hotels. My responsibilities encompassed the creation of conceptual, working, construction, and presentation drawings, ensuring project success• Collaborated with contractors and material experts to oversee on-site design implementation, taking an active role in educating and promoting best construction practices. This ensured the successful realization of the envisioned office concepts on-site• Conducted on-site visits to assess site conditions and existing development, where I employed laser distometers and AutoCAD to create precise as-built measurement drawings. Additionally, I supervised the creation of hyper-realistic 3D visualizations, produced Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and formulated construction estimates to facilitate informed decision-making

New Delhi, India

As an intern architect under the mentorship of senior architects, I produced working and construction drawings for diverse commercial projects, including hospitals, malls, and automobile showrooms.Additionally, I supported business development through the preparation of conceptual presentation drawings, 3D visualizations, and presentations.

Planning And Development Approvals, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, Excellent

I've gained invaluable insights into the intersection of urban planning and architecture. This program delved into the legal intricacies.

Paie Program For Urban Planners, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Actively Learning about the Planning Profession in Canada including Landuse Planning, Community Development, Planning and Environmental.

Masters Of Technology (Urban Planning), City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, Climate Change, First Class With Distinction

Activities and Societies: - 1st Runner up in Safe Cities-2013 for Master Plan Provision at NOS Plan (XV) - Participated in the North Zone.

Bachelor Of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture, First Class

Activities and Societies: Won Inter-Departmental Cultural Competitions at GNDU, Amritsar - Represented Deptt. of Architecture.