Arly Cassidy

Senior Planner @City Of Lafayette California

Lafayette, CA, US

Manage multiple junior staff members, including project assistance, goal setting, and areas for continued growth. As a senior staff member, act as resource and mentor to department generally. Guide and manage consultants through long range planning processes, including approval of an updated Safety Element and a thorough revamping of the Tree Protection Ordinance. Engage with public and invite public participation throughout process. Serve as project planner on a range of applicaitons, including subdivisions, multi-family and senior housing, SB 9, and controversion single family development.Write staff reports and present to multiple public bodies, including the Design Review and Planning Commissions and City Council. Serve as liaison to the Design Review Commission, managing staffing, agendas, and meetings.

University of Southern California

Master of Planning, Land Use & Sustainable Regional Dev’t.; Graduate Certificate, Sustainable Cities

Mount Holyoke College

BA, Italian Language and Literature

Coro Northern California

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