Edgar I. Garcia
Director of Planning & Zoning @City of Georgetown
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Planning & Zoning @City of Georgetown
Georgetown, TX, US
As Planning Director for the City of Georgetown, I lead a talented team of planners, designers, and community builders shaping one of the fastest-growing cities in Central Texas. Our focus is simple: plan with purpose, design with vision, and lead with integrity.Overseeing a department of 21 professionals and a $3.26M budget, I guide the City’s long-range planning, current development, historic preservation, housing, and neighborhood engagement efforts, all centered on creating places where people feel connected, proud, and invested.
EDUCATION
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Certificate in Socially Responsible Real Estate Development
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Master of Urban & Regional Planning, City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
Texas A&M University - The Bush School of Government and Public Service
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Service and Administration
ABOUT EDGAR I. GARCIA
Driven by a passion for building stronger, more inclusive communities, I bring over a decade of experience in planning and community development across Texas, California, and Florida. As a seasoned local government leader, I’ve led cross-functional teams, shaped impactful policies, and guided strategic initiatives that foster sustainable growth and community resilience.With a foundation built at UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs and Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service, I’m committed to urban planning that makes a real difference, connecting vision with action to create places where people and opportunity thrive.I’ve worked alongside national organizations such as the Lance Armstrong Foundation and the Government Accountability Office and stakeholder groups like Sustainable Little Tokyo and the Westside Urban Forum to increase organizational efficiency, stakeholder responsiveness, and formulate long-term plans
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