Greg Waldman
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Planner 3
PHILADELPHIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
Philadelphia, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Capital Budget: PCPC departmental liaison, drafted and finalized the Recommended and Final Capital Budget and Program for four consecutive years
- Project manager for the Far Northeast Districts Plan, 2020 Complete Streets TCDI study, updates to the PCPC land use and PhilaShops inventories, and other reports and memos
- Implemented recommendations from District Plans, including zoning map changes, a trail feasibility study, and complete streets design
- Research and composition of Comprehensive Plan existing conditions reports and interagency policy papers such as the Philadelphia Industrial Market and Land Use Strategy report
- Project coordination with partner agencies including I-95 reconstruction and installation of public bathrooms, and with stakeholders on a community plan for Kensington
- Fulfilling PCPC charter mandated responsibilities such as plan review, PCPC recommendations to ZBA, and presenting staff analysis to the Planning Commission and CDR Committee
- Presented about career opportunities in City Planning at elementary, secondary, and university classrooms and career fairs
- Supervised five interns
Policy Analyst
PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Philadelphia, PA
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Prepared Commerce’s Capital Budget Request
- Worked with the City Treasurer’s Office to prepare a chapter for the City’s Official Statement detailing Philadelphia’s economic position and strategy, resulting in an upgraded municipal bond rating
- Developed and managed a database to track business attraction and retention, development projects, and providing business services
- Prepared briefs, memos, official letters and supporting documents for testimony
- Analyzed the potential economic impact of proposed city council legislation and development proposals.
Education
Masters in City and Regional Planning -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science, Latin American
COLORADO COLLEGE
01.2007
Skills
- ArcGIS/AGOL
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Advanced understanding of the City Charter; Philadelphia Code; PCPC regulations, processes and protocol; and organizational structure of City government
- Microsoft Office and Google products
- Meeting facilitation
- Plan review
- Preparing public-facing materials and reports
- Deciphering relevant information from deeds, legislation, maps, plans, and studies
Certification
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
City Planner 3
PHILADELPHIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
01.2016 - Current
Policy Analyst
PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
06.2011 - 09.2014
Masters in City and Regional Planning -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science, Latin American
COLORADO COLLEGE
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