Kimberly Burton, P.E., Aicp Ctp, Leed Ap Nd, Cc-P Email & Phone Number

Westerville, Ohio

Serving as the President of Burton Planning Services, a planning and environmental firm focused on sustainable solutions. Broad skillsets in sustainability and resiliency, multi-modal transportation planning and engineering, community planning and development, environmental studies and hazard mitigation, and education and engagement. Additional expertise in leadership, program/project management, proposal and grant writing, and marketing/business development.COMMUNITY PLANNING PROJECT… Show more Serving as the President of Burton Planning Services, a planning and environmental firm focused on sustainable solutions. Broad skillsets in sustainability and resiliency, multi-modal transportation planning and engineering, community planning and development, environmental studies and hazard mitigation, and education and engagement. Additional expertise in leadership, program/project management, proposal and grant writing, and marketing/business development.COMMUNITY PLANNING PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSCR-25A Special Area Master Plan (Miami County OH)Johnstown Comprehensive Plan (Johnstown OH)Brandt Pike Corridor Revitalization Plan (Huber Heights OH)Newark City Planning Services (Newark OH)Livingston Comprehensive Growth Plan (Livingston MT)TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSLawrence County Non-Motorized Study (KYOVA)Dayton Transportation Plan (Dayton OH)Urbana South Main Street Corridor Plan (Urbana OH)Scioto County Coordinated Transit Plan (OVRDC & Scioto County)KYOVA Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Kentucky/Ohio/Virginia, KYOVA)Westerville Drone Aerial Imagery Collection (Westerville OH)Lake Erie Connect Equitable Access Plan (NOACA)Statewide Safety Studies (Ohio DOT)ENVIRONMENT & RESILIENCY PLANNING PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSDistrict 11/4 Environmental Services (Ohio DOT)Earthen Berm Noise Reduction Analysis Research Project (Ohio DOT)Vinyl Noise Walls Research Project (Ohio & Virginia, Ohio DOT)Marion County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Marion County)“Renew Dayton” Sustainability Plan (Dayton OH)West Virginia Region I Hazard Mitigation Plan (West Virginia Region I)EDUCATION PROJECT HIGHLIGHTSActive Transportation Academy, multiple contracts (Ohio DOT)UAS E-Learning Courses (Ohio DOT)Westerville Planning Commission Training (Westerville OH)Smart Mobility Train-the-Trainer E-Learning Course (Ohio DOT)Complete Streets Planning & Design Courses (Washington DC, NHI/FHWA)ADA/Title VI for Local Public Agencies E-Learning Courses (Ohio DOT) Show less

Columbus, Ohio

Teaching highlights: serving as the instructor for a variety of lecture, studio, and asynchronous online courses on sustainability/resiliency, transportation, hazard mitigation, energy, green building, future cities, professional development, study abroad/service learning, and studio projects. Also an affiliated faculty member of the Sustainability Institute.Service highlights: serving as the Studio Coordinator and University Representative for APA Ohio Chapter; served as the Internship… Show more Teaching highlights: serving as the instructor for a variety of lecture, studio, and asynchronous online courses on sustainability/resiliency, transportation, hazard mitigation, energy, green building, future cities, professional development, study abroad/service learning, and studio projects. Also an affiliated faculty member of the Sustainability Institute.Service highlights: serving as the Studio Coordinator and University Representative for APA Ohio Chapter; served as the Internship Program Coordinator (2013-2023) and Ghana Sustainable Change Service Learning/Study Abroad Program Coordinator (2014-2018).COURSES TEACHING/TAUGHTEnergy PlanningGreen Building Methods for PlanningGraduate Studio – International DevelopmentGraduate Studio – Sustainability PlanningGraduate Studio – Transportation PlanningPlanning for Future CitiesPlanning for Local Governments/Municipal Planning & ZoningPlanning for Resilient EnvironmentsProfessional DevelopmentUnderground CitySTUDIO PROJECTSPerry County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Perry County, Fall 2016Johnstown Park Plan, Village of Johnstown, Spring 2017Pataskala Corridor Plan, City of Pataskala, Fall 2017Ghana Sustainable Change Service Learning/Study Abroad Projects & U.S. Virgin Island Resiliency Plan, Spring 2018Guernsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Guernsey County, Fall 2018Belize Resiliency & Multi-Modal Transportation Planning & International Development, Spring 2019Grove City Sustainability Plan, City of Grove City, Fall 2019Rural Micro-Mobility Study, Central Ohio Transit Authority, Spring 2020Richland County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Richland County, Fall 2020Byesville Multi-Modal Mobility Plan, Village of Byesville, Spring 2021Reynoldsburg City Sustainability Plan, City of Reynoldsburg, Fall 2021Union County Micro-Mobility Plan, Union County, Spring 2022Delaware County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Delaware County, Fall 2022Fairfield County Active Transportation Plan, Fairfield County, Spring 2023 Show less

Columbus, Ohio

Teaching highlights: served as the instructor for courses on sustainability and resiliency, energy, professional development, study abroad/service learning, and studio projects. Service highlights: served as the Graduate Internship Program Coordinator and Ghana Sustainable Change Service Learning/Study Abroad Program Coordinator.COURSES TAUGHTEnergy PlanningGraduate Studio – Community PlanningGraduate Studio – International DevelopmentPlanning for Resilient… Show more Teaching highlights: served as the instructor for courses on sustainability and resiliency, energy, professional development, study abroad/service learning, and studio projects. Service highlights: served as the Graduate Internship Program Coordinator and Ghana Sustainable Change Service Learning/Study Abroad Program Coordinator.COURSES TAUGHTEnergy PlanningGraduate Studio – Community PlanningGraduate Studio – International DevelopmentPlanning for Resilient EnvironmentsProfessional DevelopmentService Learning/Study AbroadUndergraduate StudioUnderground CitySTUDIO PROJECTSReynoldsburg Infrastructure Enhancement Plan, City of Reynoldsburg, Fall 2013Ghana Sustainable Change Service Learning/Study Abroad Projects, Spring 2014Fayette County Hazard Mitigation Plan, Fayette County, Fall 2014Ghana Sustainable Change Service Learning/Study Abroad Projects, Spring 2015Polaris Area Mobility Plan, City of Columbus, Fall 2015Ghana Sustainable Change Service Learning/Study Abroad Projects, Spring 2016 Show less

Columbus, Ohio

Teaching highlights: served as the instructor for courses on energy, sustainability and resiliency, professional development, and studio projects.COURSES TAUGHTEnergy PlanningPlanning for Resilient EnvironmentsProfessional DevelopmentUndergraduate StudioSTUDIO PROJECTSEnon Comprehensive Plan, Village of Enon, Fall 2012Sustainable Development Model, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, Spring 2013

Newark, Ohio, United States

Served as Director of the Economic & Community Development Departments and member of the Mayor's Cabinet. Managed 12 staff, collaborated with other city and county departments, and administered various programs along with related grants and accounting, including: City Planning, Community Development, CDBG, CHIP/NSP, Emergency Home Repair, Healthy Homes, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, Fair Housing, and Transit. Reorganized two departments into one to save money and improve efficiency;… Show more Served as Director of the Economic & Community Development Departments and member of the Mayor's Cabinet. Managed 12 staff, collaborated with other city and county departments, and administered various programs along with related grants and accounting, including: City Planning, Community Development, CDBG, CHIP/NSP, Emergency Home Repair, Healthy Homes, Economic Development, Code Enforcement, Fair Housing, and Transit. Reorganized two departments into one to save money and improve efficiency; Created new financial and property databases for more accurate tracking of programs.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTSCreated new economic development programs, including a small business loan program, downtown revitalization fund program, and city retention & expansion program; Remediation of 60+ acre brownfield site with construction of 5 MW solar field.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTSCreated a new code enforcement program to address property maintenance issues; Obtained $100,000+ in grants to demolish deteriorating homes.TRANSPORTATION/TRANSIT HIGHLIGHTSCompleted a public transit fixed-route feasibility study and implementation plan; Connected the county’s eastern and western bike routes through downtown; Created Complete Streets policy, worked with Council to pass city-wide legislation, and formed a citizens mobility committee; Completed a downtown hub study to spur redevelopment activities and provide a transition point for different modes.COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTSDesigned a new, modern, user-friendly City website for residents, businesses, and visitors; Held free community information session on various topics.SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTSDeveloped “Newark: Healthy, Green & Growing” Sustainability Initiative; Created Alternative Energy Guidance; Organized sustainability event with local businesses; Researched eSID formation, and Highlighted renewable energy, brownfield clean-up, local business support, and active transportation projects. Show less

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Primary duties included planning studies, environmental studies, noise analyses, expert witness activities along with project management and business development.KEY PROJECTSSR-4 Bypass Widening Noise Analysis Assistance (Butler County TID), Sperry Avenue Bridge Replacement Environmental Study (Lake County Engineer), Noise Expert Witness (MGGM Law Firm), Contee Road Widening Preliminary Engineering Study (Maryland State Highway Administration), District 4 Environmental Services Task… Show more Primary duties included planning studies, environmental studies, noise analyses, expert witness activities along with project management and business development.KEY PROJECTSSR-4 Bypass Widening Noise Analysis Assistance (Butler County TID), Sperry Avenue Bridge Replacement Environmental Study (Lake County Engineer), Noise Expert Witness (MGGM Law Firm), Contee Road Widening Preliminary Engineering Study (Maryland State Highway Administration), District 4 Environmental Services Task Order (ODOT), I-80 Toll Conversion Traffic Analysis (Pennsylvania DOT & Turnpike Commission), Casement Avenue Realignment Environmental Study (Lake County Engineer), SR-37/78 Corridor Feasibility Study (ODOT), US-1/SR-201 Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Study (Maryland State Highway Administration), and SR-534 Smart Growth Corridor Study (ODOT). Show less

Westerville, Ohio, United States

Primary duties included planning and feasibility studies, corridor studies, public involvement, traffic and safety studies, roadway design, environmental studies, noise analyses and barrier design, and air quality analyses.KEY PROJECTSI-70/Mall Road Interchange & Environmental Study (ODOT), Butler County Intermodal Freight Study (Butler County Port Authority), South Hamilton Railroad Grade Separation Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Study (Hamilton OH), Canal Winchester… Show more Primary duties included planning and feasibility studies, corridor studies, public involvement, traffic and safety studies, roadway design, environmental studies, noise analyses and barrier design, and air quality analyses.KEY PROJECTSI-70/Mall Road Interchange & Environmental Study (ODOT), Butler County Intermodal Freight Study (Butler County Port Authority), South Hamilton Railroad Grade Separation Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Study (Hamilton OH), Canal Winchester Transportation Thoroughfare Plan (Canal Winchester OH), US-50 Drainage Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Study (ODOT), Nelsonville Bypass Noise Analysis (ODOT), SR-4 Bypass Widening & Intersection Improvement Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Study (Butler County TID), SR-93 Connector Planning Study & Design Project (Muskingum County TID), South Bloomfield Bypass Study (ODOT), I-71/SR-63 Interchange Modification & Planning Study (ODOT), I-75 Corridor Transportation Study (ODOT), US-35 Corridor Study (MVRPC), Roscoe Village Comprehensive Plan (Roscoe Village Foundation), US-42 Corridor Study (MVRPC), Northwest Butler County Transportation Study (OKI), US-50 Corridor Access Management & Land Use Plan (Indiana, OKI), I-77 Noise Wall Value Engineering Study (ODOT), US-23 South Access Management Study (ODOT), and Water & Wastewater Service Environmental Studies (various Ohio communities). Show less

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Responsible for various tasks related to traffic, planning, preliminary engineering, environmental studies, GIS, and roadway design.KEY PROJECTSUS-33/Nelsonville Bypass Study (ODOT), SCI-823/Portsmouth Bypass Feasibility Study & Transportation Study (ODOT), HAM-74/275 Operational Study & Design Project (ODOT), ODOT 5-Step Planning Process Training Development (ODOT), Bagley Road & Front Street Rail Grade Separation Environment Documents (Berea OH), GUE-209 Environmental Document &… Show more Responsible for various tasks related to traffic, planning, preliminary engineering, environmental studies, GIS, and roadway design.KEY PROJECTSUS-33/Nelsonville Bypass Study (ODOT), SCI-823/Portsmouth Bypass Feasibility Study & Transportation Study (ODOT), HAM-74/275 Operational Study & Design Project (ODOT), ODOT 5-Step Planning Process Training Development (ODOT), Bagley Road & Front Street Rail Grade Separation Environment Documents (Berea OH), GUE-209 Environmental Document & Noise Analysis (ODOT), Statewide Environmental Services Task Order (ODOT), Summit County General Environmental Services Task Order (Summit County Engineer), and Sullivant Avenue Traffic Study (Columbus OH). Show less

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

Primary duties involved noise analyses and noise barrier design, public meetings, providing training on noise software, ODOT’s aesthetic initiative, GIS mapping, and CAD/graphics support.KEY PROJECTSI-670 Noise Analysis for Goodale Park & Harrison West, I-70 Noise Analysis & Barrier Design for Huber Heights, I-71 Noise Analysis for Hamilton & Warren counties, I-75 Noise Analysis & Barrier Design for Tipp City & Miami County, I-77 Noise Analysis & Barrier Design for Stark & Summit… Show more Primary duties involved noise analyses and noise barrier design, public meetings, providing training on noise software, ODOT’s aesthetic initiative, GIS mapping, and CAD/graphics support.KEY PROJECTSI-670 Noise Analysis for Goodale Park & Harrison West, I-70 Noise Analysis & Barrier Design for Huber Heights, I-71 Noise Analysis for Hamilton & Warren counties, I-75 Noise Analysis & Barrier Design for Tipp City & Miami County, I-77 Noise Analysis & Barrier Design for Stark & Summit counties, US-35 Noise Analysis for Greene County, SR-45 Noise Analysis for Ashtabula County, US-68 Noise Analysis for Champaign County, US-33/Lancaster Bypass Noise Analysis, Noise Software Training Facilitation, and Noise Barrier Aesthetics Initiative Development. Show less

Master Of Education - Med, Learning Technologies

Focused on instructional design techniques, distance learning and virtual environments, and equity and accessibility.

M.S., City & Regional Planning

Focus Areas of Study: Transportation, Environment, Financial Models

B.S., Civil Engineering

Degree Specializations: Environmental Engineering & Remote Sensing Minor: French Dean’s List 3 quarters; 2 Freshman Academic Honors.