Gregory Waldman
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced City Planner dedicated to promoting equitable and democratic access to the planning and development processes, affordable housing, safe transportation for all users, climate change resiliency, and equitable and participatory budgeting. Passionate about creating inclusive communities that prioritize the needs of marginalized populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Planner, Transportation Policy & Analysis (TPA), Streets Process Enhancement Analyst
PHILADELPHIA STREETS DEPARTMENT
06.2024 - Current
- Submitted a $10 million grant application to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Low Carbon Transportation Materials (LCTM) program that would help Philadelphia evaluate and test low carbon asphalt and concrete alternatives, resulting in two or more demonstration projects
- Identify recommendations for enhancing internal processes for street paving, ADA ramp installation, and asset management through peer cities analyses, internal interviews, and researching best practices
City Planner, Policy & Analysis Team, River Wards District Planner
PHILADELPHIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Capital Budget: PCPC liaison to three City departments and final book layout for the Recommended and Final Capital Budget and Program for four consecutive years
- Project manager for the Far Northeast Districts Plan, a PCPC report on repositioning declining shopping centers, for the Fox Chase Town Center section of the 2020 Complete Streets TCDI study, and updates to the PCPC land use and commercial corridor inventories
- Implement recommendations from District Plans, including zoning map changes, trail and complete streets feasibility and conceptual design studies watershed trails and roadways on the high-injury network (HIN) in three planning districts
- Research and composition of existing conditions reports to guide the update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and policy papers to guide recommendations for changes to neighborhood commercial and industrial zoning standards
- Coordinating with partner agencies on special projects such as updating the Philadelphia Industrial Market and Land Use Strategy report, I-95 reconstruction, community and Council engagement to build support for public bathrooms, and with City agencies and local stakeholders on a community plan for Kensington
- Fulfill charter mandated responsibilities: PCPC recommendations to ZBA; plan review of survey, landscape, and zoning plans; presenting staff analysis to the Planning Commission and Civic Design Review Committee; reviewing and scoring grant applications from organizations requiring Planning Commission support
- Presented about career opportunities in City Planning at classrooms and career fairs
- Supervised five interns
Policy Analyst
PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Prepared Commerce’s Capital Budget Request, coordinating with the Budget Office, Planning Commission, and delegate agencies
- 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 and 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
Intern – Economic and Demographic Analysis
DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
05.2010 - 08.2010
Education
Masters - City and Regional Planning
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Ithaca, NY01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science, Latin American concentration
COLORADO COLLEGE
Colorado Springs, CO01.2007
Skills
- Technical competencies: ArcGIS/AGOL, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Canva
- Skills: Meeting facilitation; preparing public-facing materials and reports; understanding of City and departmental regulations, processes, protocols, structures; deciphering relevant information from deeds, legislation, maps, plans, budgets, and studies
Certification
Professional Certifications: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
LNGG
Languages: Spanish (conversational)
Timeline
City Planner, Transportation Policy & Analysis (TPA), Streets Process Enhancement Analyst
PHILADELPHIA STREETS DEPARTMENT
06.2024 - Current
City Planner, Policy & Analysis Team, River Wards District Planner
PHILADELPHIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
01.2016 - 05.2024
Policy Analyst
PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
06.2011 - 09.2014
Intern – Economic and Demographic Analysis
DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
05.2010 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science, Latin American concentration
COLORADO COLLEGE
Masters - City and Regional Planning
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
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