Katie Theis

About Katie Theis

With over 25 years of experience at the intersection of policy, planning, and landscape architecture, I specialize in guiding complex infrastructure initiatives that drive meaningful change. My work is rooted in public sector consulting, where I help transform infrastructure investments into catalysts for social opportunity, economic vitality, and environmental resilience. As a Registered Landscape Architect (NY/NJ), AICP Certified Planner, ENV SP, and LEED AP, I bring a multidisciplinary lens and a deep commitment to building stronger, more sustainable communities.

Experience

1. Vice President, Planning & Environment Group Director

   HNTB

   Apr 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Lead the Planning & Environment practice which focuses on a community-based approach to infrastructure development. Our work spans five key practice areas: Landscape Architecture and Urban Design, Sustainability & Resiliency, Transportation Planning & Mobility, Environmental Planning & Compliance; and Community Engagement & Strategic Communications.

Education

• Danish Institue for Study Abroad, Copenhagen DK

  Urban Design

  1998 — 1998

• Tufts University

  MA, Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

  2005 — 2007

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  BS, Landscape Architecture

  1995 — 1999

Skills

• Historic Preservation
• Regional Planning
• Sustainability
• Transit-Oriented Development
• Site Plans
• Corridor Studies
• Land Use Planning
• Transportation Planning
• Land Use
• Project Planning
• Urban Design
• Nepa
• Mixed-Use
• Parks
• Landscape Architecture
• Streetscape
• Complete Streets
• Leed
• Site Planning
• Green Infrastructure
• Urban
• Comprehensive Planning
• Urban Planning