Ruchi Agarwal Email & Phone Number

Bengaluru, Ka, In

Ontario, Canada

Ikterra is a sole proprietorship, and provides services and spearheads innovative community initiatives in the global urban planning space.Projects include:> Bengaluru 2070, an Educational Graphic Novel | Bengaluru, Karnataka> Guest Lecturer on Observations in Participatory Planning | Toronto, Ontario for Open Architecture Collaborative Canada x Toronto Metropolitan University> Little Jamaica, Community Pathways to Ownership | Toronto, Ontario for Open Architecture Collaborative Canada x Black Urbanism Toronto> Granville Bridge Connector Case Study | Vancouver, British Columbia for Jay Pitter Placemaking > Downtown Denver Partnership Workshop Report | Denver, Colorado for Jay Pitter Placemaking > On-call GIS Services | Alberta for Plateia Planning> Guest Speaker on Urban Mobility and Public Transportation, Faculty Development Program | Bengaluru, Karnataka for Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management

Projects include:> Active Transportation Academy eLearning | Ohio Department of Transportation> Statewide Bicycle & Pedestrian Task Order | Ohio Department of Transportation > UAS eLearning | Ohio Department of Transportation> Smart Mobility Train the Trainer eLearning | Ohio Department of Transportation> Heavy Equipment eLearning | Ohio Department of Transportation> Smart Mobility Ambassador Program Implementation | Ohio Department of Transportation > Acoustic Effectiveness of Vinyl Fence Noise Walls | Ohio Department of Transportation> Mahoning Noise Walls | Ohio Department of Transportation> Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) 2.0 | Ohio Department of Transportation> Mileage Based User Fee Study (MBUF) | Ohio Department of Transportation> KYOVA 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan | KYOVA, Ohio> Lake Erie Connect | NOACA TLCI, Ohio> Ohio Builds Appalachia Community Grant Program Technical Assistance | BHRC, Ohio> Cuyahoga County Hazard Mitigation Plan | Cuyahoga County, Ohio> Miami County Hazard Mitigation Plan | Miami County, Ohio> Brown County Hazard Mitigation Plan | Brown County, Ohio> West Virginia Region 1 Hazard Mitigation Plan | West Virginia Region 1> Planning Commission Training | Westerville, Ohio

Providing clients with sustainable planning, engineering, and environmental solutions that are timely, affordable, and customized for the client’s specific needs. I assist with plan development, public involvement, project management, writing project proposals, and business development activities.Projects include:> Acoustic Effectiveness of Vinyl Fence Noise Walls | ODOT, Ohio> Active Transportation Academy eLearning | ODOT, Ohio> Growth Policy Update | Livingston, Montana> Scioto County Coordinated Transit Plan 2020 - 2025 | Scioto County (OVRDC), Ohio> Portage County Hazard Mitigation Plan | Portage County, Ohio> Allen County Hazard Mitigation Plan | Allen County, Ohio> Clinton County Hazard Mitigation Plan | Clinton County, Ohio

Toronto, Canada Area

Assisted with the development and implementation of public engagement strategy for the Digital Infrastructure Plan for the City of Toronto. I helped execute public events across the city including the City Hall, assisted with the development of surveys and communication materials, analysed data, and prepared summary reports.

Project and staff management for Field Transit Survey Data Collection in Research Triangle, North Carolina and Westchester County, New York. I worked with multiple stakeholders including local transit agencies, drivers, and staff, to manage the collection of over 10,000 systemwide onboard transit surveys from transit passengers. I worked around the clock, managed staff communication, resolved unique conflicts and issues, trained and supervised staff, ensured quality data collection, and assisted with data analysis and report writing.

Columbus, Ohio Area

I monitored Air Quality Conformity in Ohio, administered transportation plans and budget, and was a planning liaison between ODOT and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) and Regional Planning Organizations (RPO) in Ohio. ​I also contributed to Access Ohio 2045, Ohio's long-range transportation plan. I designed reporting infographics to inform the decision-making towards gas taxes in Ohio, as well as the Office’s first monthly planning newsletter.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Developed a "living" Comprehensive Plan website by quantifying the planning action items, converting the plan elements to digital formats, and developed avenues for continuous community engagement for the long term vitality of the project.

Columbus, Ohio Area

Provided Comprehensive Planning and Community Engagement support for plans and studies conducted for over 10 communities across the USA. I digitized and analyzed large amounts of public feedback, managed the organization of steering committee and public engagement workshops, developed planning documents and project websites, and day-to-day administrative work.Projects include:Strategic Plan | Athens-Clarke County, GeorgiaVision and Action Plan | Elkhart County, IndianaRedevelopment Vision | Dayton, OhioNeighborhood Study | City of Upper Arlington, OhioComprehensive Plan | Clark County, OhioComprehensive Plan | City of Montgomery, AlabamaComprehensive Plan | City of Mobile, Alabama

Columbus, Ohio Area

Mobilized volunteers, and developed and implemented a detailed data collection survey process to examine 100 recycling bins across The Ohio State University campus in order to identify high contamination zones and propose mitigation plans towards higher rates of recycling and zero waste targets.

India

Over the course of four progressive roles, I developed complex project schedules, coordinated with multidisciplinary team members, ensured the timely launch of large multinational energy management projects, advanced best practices, developed techniques to foster process efficiency. I also actively participated in Corporate Social Responsibility.I was trained in project and team management at the R&D center in France and was promoted as the India team manager at the age of 25 within 4 years of tenure in the Company. I managed and supervised a team of five senior project schedulers in India.

Bangalore

Grenoble Area, France

Bangalore

Master’S Degree, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the City & Regional Planning Student Association,Vice President of Innovation Lab

B.E., Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: Career development, event management, dance & creative performances Graduated with a first class.