Dennae Jones

Placemaking Planner Ii @Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Largo, MD, US

Creative placemaking strategy development- Drove creation of a strategic plan for the future of placemaking in the County- Planned and led strategic sessions, including site tours and County tours for team- Partnership development & growth- Formulated creative proposals and slide decks for leadershipEstablished SOPs for Placemaking section- Organizational work including filing structure- Creation of templates and processes for maximized efficiencyWorked as a key team member on numerous placemaking events- Coordination with community partners and municipalities- Creation of detailed site plans plus understanding of County permitting processes- Vendor recruitment and experience with corporate procurement processes- Representation and community engagement at multiple high-profile eventsArea planner responsible for development review- Analyzed all development applications for assigned areas in County for compliance with Master/Sector Plans- Recommendations to applicants/developers for improved community developments including placemaking, increased walkability, and environmental responsibilitiesServed as one of 24 Commission-wide Workplace Wellbeing Champions