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Create and manage operations programs that create a better sense of place, improve way-finding, and enhance the Crystal City experience.Manage partnerships with businesses, sponsors, consultants, and vendors to achieve mission of the organization.

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) is the main standing body for providing citizen input in to the deliberations of the Transportation Planning Board. The CAC was originally established by the TPB in 1993, partly in response to the citizen involvement requirements of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) of 1991. According to the TPB's 1999 public involvement policy, the CAC's mission statement calls upon the committee to promote public involvement in regional transportation planning and provide independent, region-oriented citizen advice to the TPB.The CAC comprises 15 members, five each from Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia. Of these 15 members, six are elected by the previous year's CAC and nine are appointed by the TPB itself. The TPB chair apppoints the chair of the CAC.The CAC meets every month, six days before the TPB's monthly meeting, to review many of the same substantive issues that will be on the TPB agenda. The following Wednesday, at the TPB's monthly meeting, the chair of the CAC presents a 10-minute report.Over the years, the CAC has focused on key regional transportation issues, such as the transportation funding shortfall or environmental concerns, and has offered comments to the TPB reflecting the diverse viewpoints represented on the committee. For example, in 2000, the CAC extensively examined the draft update to the Constrained Long-Range Plan (CLRP) and offered a number of recommendations, which included a request that the TPB perform a study of different transportation and land use scenarios. This suggestion was taken up by the TPB in November 2000 when it decided to launch the Regional Mobility and Accessibility Study.

Elected position representing approximately 2,000 constituents in providing advisory support to DC City Council and municipal agencies on a range of policies and programs affecting DC neighborhoods, including traffic, parking, recreation, street improvements, health, zoning, economic development, police protection, sanitation and trash collection, and the City’s annual budget.

Conducted zoning and land use analysis and financial feasibility studies for clients throughout the Hampton Roads area.Developed architectural construction documents using AutoCad.Developed a software program using Visual Basic to facilitate data gathering, improve quality, and speed delivery of Value Engineering Reports for the Army Corps of Engineers.

Research and analysis of development impact fees nation-wide.Development of a comprehensive national database of impact fee methodologies, rationale, and best practices.Co-author of paper analyzing the success of growth management strategies in Florida using GIS capabilities.

Developed a best-practices assessment of local land use and zoning regulations in resort communities that embody the principles of smart growth planning and design.Provided technical support for EPA's Smart Growth Achievement Awards (2002 to 2004).Developed and managed a photographic database of images pertinent to the smart growth movement.