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Eric Kudla

Summary

Driven planner with strong skills in zoning administration and public speaking. Experienced in data collection and site analysis, committed to enhancing community impact through effective plan development and stakeholder collaboration.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Planner

Giffels Webster
Birmingham, Michigan
04.2025 - Current
  • Supported comprehensive plan development by conducting research and data analysis, coordinating with clients, designing posters, and engaging the community through public meetings and open houses.
  • Met with applicants and reviewed development proposals, presenting findings to the Planning Commission to ensure alignment with community impact considerations and regulatory standards.
  • Assisted in reviewing and rewriting municipal zoning ordinances, enhancing clarity and consistency to strengthen regulatory effectiveness.

Planning Aide

Waterford Township
Waterford, Michigan
08.2024 - 04.2025
  • Prepared documents and authored staff reports for text amendment, rezoning, and special approval proposals for presentation to the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Collaborated with Township departments and stakeholders to draft and facilitate adoption of central business zoning district
  • Organized and managed site plans, applications, and approval letters for upload into township software, enhancing document accessibility

Housing Navigator

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan
06.2023 - 07.2024
  • Facilitated housing and essential services access for 20+ low-income families through applications, appeals, and meetings
  • Documented client interactions, case progress, and outcomes for accurate program reporting and evaluation
  • Coordinated community events fostering relationships, promoting resident interaction, and strengthening community ties

Education

Master of Urban Planning -

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2027

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies, Political Science

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
05-2022

Skills

  • Zoning administration
  • Land use planning
  • Site analysis
  • Planning and design software
  • Data collection
  • Community engagement
  • Public speaking

Affiliations

  • Member of the American Planning Association - Michigan chapter

Timeline

Staff Planner

Giffels Webster
04.2025 - Current

Planning Aide

Waterford Township
08.2024 - 04.2025

Housing Navigator

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo
06.2023 - 07.2024

Master of Urban Planning -

Wayne State University

Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies, Political Science

Wayne State University
Eric Kudla