John Levan Email and Phone Number

jhnlevan@gmail.com | (209) 617-7023 | Urban Planning | Community Development | Housing Administration skilled in land use planning and community development with diverse experience in the public and private sectors and both long-range and current planning. Experience includes project management/environmental review, ordinance and zoning revisions, residential and commercial design review, leading and participating in the creation/modification of neighborhood and community specific plans, airport development, annexation assessment, report writing, and public speaking. Housing expertise with CDBG grants and HOME loans.SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS* Twenty-two years experience in land use planning and development/environmental review.* Housing specialist in procuring 30 CDBG grants and HOME loans totaling over $2,000,000 for first-time homebuyers and individuals needing repairs to existing houses. • Provided in-depth research and writing of over 400 comprehensive reports and planning documents resulting in conclusions and recommendations that drove decision making.• Experienced public speaker with over 450 presentations to governing bodies, public agencies, special project committees, and neighborhood groups to help provide informed voting decisions on development projects and local code and ordinance changes.• Utilized extensive customer service experience and strong organizational and time management abilities in processing multiple projects in accordance within expected timelines to support community growth.• Solid leadership, management and advisory skills, and history of working cooperatively with co-workers, clients, administrators and elected officials.