Joanna Rogalski Email and Phone Number

"Place matters not for its coordinates in geographic space, but for its moral, psychological and social coordinates." (Robert Forester commenting on the work of Shirley Solomon)When Robert Forester wrote the above sentence, I believe he asserted that the imagination of the urban planner must imbue geographic space with value. Urban planning, if it is to be good, must be a blend of place-based storytelling, analytic thinking, and compassionate, humane action. In my own work as an urban planner, as I re-present three dimensional geographic space in two dimensions, I strive to retain value in its many dimensions.I am a thoughtful, inquisitive urban planner, educator and data analyst, with the flexibility to adapt to my clients’ project needs. After an eclectic career path that includes over 5 years’ experience as a product engineer, and other years filled with world travel, teaching and urban planning, I have learned that I:• Derive energy from learning, creating a planning strategy, and leading change at local & regional scales • Excel at addressing complex problems through incremental solutions that are more easily manageable, understandable and achievable• Persist in completing a project in a timely and successful manner, with minimal supervision• Exceed my client’s expectations, establishing and maintaining their trust• Enjoy using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in my planning work, and teaching its principles and ethical use to future urban plannersI am eager to apply again my multidisciplinary experience and skills in professional practice, and pleasantly surprise you with my creativity in photography.Specialties: Urban and Regional Planning, ESRI ArcGIS, public meeting facilitation, data analysis, comprehensive plans, qualitative and quantitative research, zoning and land use review, maps, project management