Johnson Planning & Preservation is a professional firm specializing in historic preservation and urban planning policy. The company provides expert services in the fields of preservation planning, urban design, and cultural resource management. The team at Johnson Planning & Preservation is experienced in working with local and state governments, nonprofit organizations, and private sector clients to develop policies, plans, and design solutions that support the preservation of historic resources and promote sustainable communities. They aim to balance the preservation of historic and cultural assets with the practical needs of communities and their residents.

Courses:Planning Analysis (Undergraduate, Required Course for Community Development, in person)People, Places, and Environment (Undergraduate, General Education, City and Regional Planning program, in person and asynchronous)Urban Form & Design (Graduate, Elective, City and Regional Planning program, in person)

Courses: Preservation Planning, Continuing Education course for credit towards aHistoric Preservation Certificate

• Work with business owners to develop preservation strategies for their buildings • Conduct outreach to residents and business owners as part of long-range planning efforts to improve safety and beauty along commercial corridors • Communicate complex development proposals to the public • Procured over $50,000 of grants to fund street cleaning and events• Established the first Commercial Corridor Cleaning program in the neighborhood• Issue RFPs and coordinate contractors to make improvements to public spaces

One of three alumni selected to assist in launching the new Executive Program for Social Innovation Design, a hybrid program between the Weitzman School of Design and the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2). Teaching Fellow for Social Impact & Practice.

• Coordinated cleaning, safety, beautification services from public and private entities• Small business assistance that requires an in-depth knowledge of local funding sources• Created and distributed first CDC-funded business development grant • Procured Corridor Enhancement Grant from Department of Commerce to fund community event• Wrote monthly newsletter and social media updates • Managed logistics for community events

• Collaborate to design online interactive map with associated website for neighborhood study• Use ArcGIS to geocode historic parcel data, historic photos, and oral histories• Provide support for additional archival research and interdisciplinary project coordination

• Reviewed development proposals, conducted weekly pre-development meetings • Updated Unified Development Code to Buda’s first form-based code• Established Buda’s first Sustainability Commission• Managed three volunteer commissions and two advisory committees• Assisted Texas Historical Commission to establish Buda’s first Main Street Program• Technical advisor to regional transit authority regarding funding allocations for multi-million dollar regional and local transportation projects, policy updates• Re-designed Senior Transportation Program by procuring a grant to purchase an accessible bus, update routes, and fund future vehicle maintenance

• Reviewed over 300 development application for land use code compliance• Managed, interpreted City and County GIS data• Drafted first micro-housing ordinance• Wrote and published documents to improve public’s understanding of permit processes, Land Use codes, and environmental regulations

• Researched, drafted form-based code language for signage in Historic Downtown District• Prepared, organized public meetings and events, presented cases to Historic Commission  • Digitized planning archives, updated archives file structure city-wide to increase efficiency  • First point of contact for public, actively engage with stakeholders at events and meetings

• Wrote, edited reports used to consult cities along major freeways during TxDOT land acquisitions • Designed multifamily and single family development layouts in Austin and Leander, Texas • Created Sketch-Up models to help stakeholders visualize large-scale TxDot projects