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Eldon Montague

Buffalo,USA

Summary

Urban Planner with expertise in community and neighborhood development, dedicated to creating equitable urban spaces. Proven skills in community outreach, land use law, and geospatial information technology contribute to enhancing infrastructure and affordable housing planning. Committed to implementing innovative and sustainable solutions that drive positive change in vibrant communities.

Overview

Work History

Sustainability Specialist

Rethink Architecture & ZERO Architecture
Prague, Czech Republic
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Conducted extensive field research across European urban centers, analyzing innovative, sustainable design practices and green infrastructure implementations to develop actionable insights and inform international best practices.
  • Pioneered the integration of advanced sustainable design methods, facilitating knowledge exchange with industry professionals, and driving measurable improvements in environmental performance across architectural projects.

Education

Master of Urban Planning - Focus in Affordable Housing

University At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies, Policy, Planning, and Law, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Construction

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse, NY
12.2023

Skills

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Tools
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • SEQRA and NEPA Compliance Knowledge
  • Experience with ArcGIS Applications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Data Research and Assessment
  • Land Use Planning Knowledge
  • Geospatial Data Interpretation
  • Sustainable Project Coordination
  • Global Sustainable Building Standards
  • Technical Report Writing

Community Experience

  • Central New York Land Trust: Repairing the boardwalk on Onondaga Nation territory, enabling school children to connect with their environment and fostering environmental education.
  • Syracuse City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals: Active involvement in public meetings, contributing to decision-making processes for planning, zoning, and preservation efforts.
  • Village of Aurora Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Initiative: Collaborated with the Village of Aurora and Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board to conduct comprehensive energy audits and implement sustainable strategies.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Sustainability Specialist

Rethink Architecture & ZERO Architecture
05.2023 - 09.2023

Master of Urban Planning - Focus in Affordable Housing

University At Buffalo

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies, Policy, Planning, and Law, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Construction

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

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