Robert B. M.
Urban Design, Transportation Planning, Housing Policy, and Real Estate | UCLA Master of Urban and Regional Planning Graduate
- Role
- Urban Planning & Policy Advisor at Hilgard Economics
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Robert B. M.
Portland -> Claremont -> Los Angeles -> Paris -> Bay Area -> LARobert McMonies is an emerging leader in urban planning and design with a growing portfolio of work spanning the United States and Europe. As Urban Strategy Advisor at Hilgard Analytics, he supports cross-sector efforts to shape more livable, connected, and climate-resilient communities—drawing on his academic training, international experience, and passion for equitable urbanism.He holds a Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from UCLA and a Bachelor’s from Pitzer College, where he focused on politics, environmental analysis, and urban design. While at UCLA, he served in the Office of the President of the Los Angeles City Council, contributing to policy development on housing, planning, and transportation. He also completed a capstone project for the California Strategic Growth Council, advancing building code reforms to reduce the cost of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) construction.Internationally, Robert worked with the Paris-based urban design firm TVK on bike and pedestrian planning for a major redevelopment project, as well as a geospatial research initiative focused on climate resilience in coastal France. His work emphasizes mobility, land use, and sustainable design strategies rooted in real-world implementation.Robert brings hands-on experience across Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Paris, with a deep commitment to reimagining cities as inclusive, efficient, and opportunity-rich places. At Hilgard, he contributes to research, design, and strategy projects that help cities meet the moment with data-informed solutions and bold urban vision.
Experience
Urban Planning & Policy Advisor
May 2025 — Present · West Hollywood, CA, US
Analyzed economic and housing market data for key trends.Created reports and memos related to planning research and analysis on housing and transportation.Worked with senior staff and the founding principal to craft media talking points.
Education
Catlin Gabel School
High School Diploma
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Pitzer College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Political Science and Government
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