Kathleen Blackham
Indianapolis
Summary
Accomplished Senior Planner with extensive experience in urban and land use planning, notably with the City of Indianapolis. Excelled in zoning regulations and effective communication, leading significant public policy developments. Proven track record in historic preservation and engaging community participation, achieving impactful urban regeneration projects.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Planner
City of Indianapolis
05.2013 - Current
- Reviewed requests for rezonings, variances and approval petitions.
- Prepared staff reports and presented petitions at public hearings before the Metropolitan Development Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Responded to public inquiries related to the Zoning Ordinance.
Chairperson
Meridian Street Preservation Commission
03.2013 - 06.2018
- Accepted and reviewed applications for Certificate of Appropriateness, Prior Approval of a Variance and Prior Approval of a Rezoning.
- Prepared and submitted legal notices to the local newspaper.
- Prepared and maintained records of the Commission.
- Facilitated ethics training for the Commission Members.
- Participated in audits conducted by the State of Indiana.
Recording Secretary
Meridian Street Preservation Commission
07.2003 - 06.2018
- Recorded Commission meetings, prepared and distributed minutes of the monthly meetings.
Senior Planner
City of Indianapolis
02.2007 - 05.2013
- Prepared land use and development plans for neighborhoods.
- Developed data, maps analyses and special studies in support of significant local plans, projects and programs.
- Facilitated citizen engagement and listening sessions.
- Coordinated with citizens, elected officials, business owners and staff of other public agencies to develop public policy.
Senior Planner
City of Indianapolis
11.2004 - 02.2007
- Reviewed petition requests for variances, prepared staff reports and presented the staff reports at public hearings of the Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Responded to public requests related to the Zoning Ordinance.
Metropolitan Development Commission Secretary
City of Indianapolis
05.2003 - 11.2004
- Ensured all petition files were in final form and all required steps were completed in preparation of the hearing / meetings.
- Completed all required actions following each hearing / meeting, including certifying rezonings to the City-County Council.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Purdue University
Lafayette, Indiana05-1978
Skills
- Site analysis
- Land use planning
- Environmental awareness
- Decision-making
- Design review
- Urban planning
- Historic preservation
- Zoning regulations
- Effective communication
Member of Toastmasters International since 1993
This organization develops public speaking and leadership skills.
Timeline
Senior Planner
City of Indianapolis
05.2013 - Current
Chairperson
Meridian Street Preservation Commission
03.2013 - 06.2018
Senior Planner
City of Indianapolis
02.2007 - 05.2013
Senior Planner
City of Indianapolis
11.2004 - 02.2007
Recording Secretary
Meridian Street Preservation Commission
07.2003 - 06.2018
Metropolitan Development Commission Secretary
City of Indianapolis
05.2003 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Purdue University
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