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MICHAEL KLUNDER

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Seasoned Urban Planner specializing in transportation planning, placemaking and community engagement. With a diverse educational background and professional experience spanning the United States and France, have been lucky enough to develop a well-rounded perspective for the field. Myexperience is complemented by a strong background in project management and urban development. Along with this, the experience working with many different private agencies, city departments and community organizations has given a well-rounded approach to all aspects of the planning process and what it takes to see projects through in a way that benefits all parties involved.

Work History

Project Manager/Tagging Analyst

Affinity Solutions
New York, NY
  • Worked with coding and databases to help the company with its mission to be a data-led intelligence platform to improve consumer online experiences.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.

Urban Planner

Cobble Hill Association
Brooklyn, NY
  • Enhanced community sustainability by integrating green infrastructure and environmental considerations into urban planning decisions.
  • Conducted thorough site analyses to identify potential issues and propose effective solutions for development projects.

Community Engagement

RISE/Rockaway Waterfront Alliance
  • Expanded community outreach efforts by identifying and engaging underrepresented groups in the area.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness using data-driven assessments, making necessary adjustments to ensure continued success.

Urban Planner

City Planning Department of San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio
  • Collaborated with stakeholders for successful community engagement, ensuring public input on planning projects.
  • Evaluated existing zoning regulations, recommending updates to better align with current community needs and goals.

Education

MS City and Regional Planning/Urban Placemaking and Management -

Pratt Institute
New York, NY
05.2021

BA Urban Studies -

Eugene Lang College The New School
New York, NY
05.2018

Associate of Arts -

American University of Paris
Paris, France
05.2017

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • ArcGIS Proficiency
  • Adobe Suite Proficiency
  • Site analysis
  • Environmental planning
  • Transportation planning
  • Land-use planning
  • Microsoft Office

Timeline

Project Manager/Tagging Analyst

Affinity Solutions

Urban Planner

Cobble Hill Association

Community Engagement

RISE/Rockaway Waterfront Alliance

Urban Planner

City Planning Department of San Antonio, Texas

MS City and Regional Planning/Urban Placemaking and Management -

Pratt Institute

BA Urban Studies -

Eugene Lang College The New School

Associate of Arts -

American University of Paris
MICHAEL KLUNDER