Kevin Lam Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Arlington, Virginia, United States

As part of the Planning Division, I manage the review of special exception site plans and use permits to support smart growth and development in Arlington County.

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Los Angeles, California, United States

Advanced policies that address the affordable housing needs of the unincorporated communities of Los Angeles County.• Led case study research, data gathering, and quantitative analysis to develop an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance that promotes affordable housing production while ensuring financial feasibility for new development activity• Drafted inclusionary housing policies related to affordability requirements, off-site alternatives, and developer incentives that align with current market conditions and zoning regulations• Routinely engaged with stakeholders including the building industry, affordable housing advocates, and residents to gather feedback and better understand different stakeholder priorities• Presented quarterly updates to the Regional Planning Commission and bi-monthly check-ins with Planning Deputies to ensure County representatives were informed and provided opportunities for input and engagement• Supported the application and implementation of state grant-funded projects that expand affordable housing opportunities, including supportive housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and research on community land trusts• Identified opportunities for interdepartmental collaboration and served as the Department liaison for the County’s Vision Zero Action Plan, a countywide effort to enhance traffic safety and reduce the number of traffic deaths and severe injuries on unincorporated County roadways

Los Angeles, California, United States

Supported the Public Policy & Research Unit by identifying housing priorities and advancing policy solutions to address local needs.• Managed the City of Los Angeles application process for the Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program and secured $110 million for affordable housing and sustainable transportation improvements, resulting in 862 units of affordable and permanent supportive housing• Coordinated with various affordable housing developers, city departments, Council Districts and LA Metro to develop project scopes, produce cost estimates, gather local approvals, review financing and prepare applications for the AHSC Program• Oversaw $8.4 million in AHSC grants to ensure the implementation of transportation-related improvements, which includes submitting draw requests, maintaining financial records and tracking the progress of construction contracts

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Conducted stakeholder engagement with nonprofit developers and housing advocates to develop the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Expenditure Plan to prioritize resources designated for affordable housing production, homeownership programs, and preservation• Gathered housing and economic data to produce maps that designate recommended census tracts in the City of Los Angeles for the newly established Opportunity Zones, a federal community development program that helps direct resources to low-income communities• Analyzed stakeholder input, resident feedback and housing-related geodata to identify fair housing issues and developed policy recommendations for the City’s Assessment of Fair Housing• Conducted data and spatial analysis and provided recommendations for City Council transmittals to advance housing policy, including a report supporting the Permanent Supportive Housing and Interim Motel Conversion Ordinance

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Facilitated public participation and citizen engagement at PlaceSpeak, an online, location-based civic technology platform.• Bridged the gap between government, planners, practitioners and citizens by connecting residents with decision-makers through civic technology• Managed and updated open data civic notification system to keep residents informed of new development permits and rezoning applications occurring in their community• Created detailed neighbourhood boundary maps using ArcGIS to expand PlaceSpeak's community-building feature• Developed case studies and designed marketing collateral for business development and client outreach, resulting in targeted messaging and branding for the company

Master’S Degree, Urban Planning

Activities and Societies: Associated Students of Planning & Development Concentration in Economic Development --Scholarships and Awards.

Bachelor'S Degree, Honours In Human Geography

Activities and Societies: Geography Students' Association, The Terry Project, UBC Social Media Network Focus in Urban Studies --Campus.

Exchange Student

Activities and Societies: Melbourne University Student Exchange Society Focus in Urban Planning and Australian Studies Semester abroad.