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Anthony Tepedino Garcia 4560 SW 68th Court Circle || Miami, FL tony@streetplans.org || 305.978.6426 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE The Street Plans Collaborative, Principal|| Miami, FL - April 2009 – Present • Northwest New Community Masterplan, El Paso, TX, SmartCode Application • Bayfront Parkway, Miami, FL, Tactical Urbanism Pop-up Park • El Paso, TX Plan El Paso TX Citywide Bicylcle Atlas, Handlebar Survey • Brighton Boulevard, Denver, CO, Context-Sensitive Street Design Plan & Technical Assistance • Mission Valley Infill Masterplan, El Paso, TX, SmartCode Application • Westminster, CO 2030 Bicycle Master Plan Project website • El Paso, TX Plan El Paso - Comprehensive Plan • City of Miami, FL Health District Pedestrian and Bicycle Study, Handlebar Survey • Fitchburg, WI SmartCode Bicycle Module Calibration, Handlebar Survey • El Paso, TX Plan El Paso TX Comprehensive Plan Charrette • El Paso, TX Plan El Paso: Website, Public Outreach Tool • El Paso, TX Connect El Paso: BRT/Transit Oriented Development Master Plan • El Paso, TX Connect El Paso: Website, Public Outreach Tool • Miami, FL MiMo - Biscayne Boulevard Streetscape Analysis • Cambridge, MA Somerville Transportation Management Association Study • Miami, FL Virginia Key Masterplan • Greenville, SC Stone Avenue Corridor Project Website • Miami, FL Urban Environment League Website EDUCATION + HONORS • Urban Environment League Orchid Award for Transit Commentary, 2011 • University of Miami School of Architecture, Masters of Architecture, 2005 • Harvard University, Graduate School of Design Summer Architecture Program, 2002 • New York University, B.A. Urban Planning & Architecture, 2002. RECENT LECTURES/WRITING/AWARDS “Tactical Urbanism Panel,” Congress for the New Urbanism 20, May 12, 2012 “Urban Freeways: Devastation & Opportunity,” Congress for the New Urbanism, May 11, 2012 “The Greening of Biscayne Boulevard,” Op-Ed, Miami Herald, March 2, 2012 “Miami’s Urban Renaissance,” Social Media Week Panel, February 2012 Tactical Urbanism Volume 2, Street Plans Press, February 2012 “Sustainability in Miami,” 2012 Leadership Miami Conference, February 2012 “Make Streets Safer for All,” Op-Ed Section, Miami Herald, February 27, 2012 “A New Vision of Open Space,” Urban Environment League Open Space Forum, January 2012 “Gambling with the Future: Casino Resorts in Miami,” Urban Environment League Forum, December 2011 “Charter Reform Must Address Transportation,” Huffington Post, Novemver 2011 Urban Environment League 2011 Orchid Award for Transit Activism, May 2011 “Urban Policy and City Planning,” Miami Fellows Initiative Roundtable Discussion, January 2010. “Move Miami: The Future of Transit in Miami”, Connect Florida Panel, August 2009. “Havana: the Caribbean City - the evolution of urban codes and forms,” University of Miami, 2002 January 11, 2013 Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY 4.13
BENJAMIN H. SYDEN, AICP DIRECTOR OF <strong>PLAN</strong>NING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IN CHARGE Education Master of Regional Planning (M.R.P.) University of Albany, Albany, NY, 1996 Bachelor of Arts Political Science (B.A.) University of Albany, Albany, NY, 1993 Professional Affiliations & Certifications American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) American Planning Association NY State Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Director of Legislative Affairs Capital District Planners Association NY State Economic Development Council Town of Colonie Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors Town of Colonie Local Development Corporation Board of Directors Albany County Planning Board Publications One Size Does Not Fit All: Chemung County’s Hybrid Approach to Shared Highway Services, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, January/ February 2011. Parks and Recreation Plans: Balancing the Wish List, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, January/February 2010. Accessing State Funds: Three Steps To Success, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, September/October 2009. Shared Public Services Reduce Municipal Costs, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, May/June 2009. Accessing State Funds: Three Steps to Success, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, September/October 2009. Economic Development Tool Box, Using a Retail Market Analysis to Stimulate Downtown and Town Center Revitalization, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, November/December 2006. Turning Lemons Into Lemonade, A Community Planning and Implementation Strategy, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, September/October 2006. Linking Funding Sources to Parks & Recreation, Talk of the Towns, Association of the Towns of the State of NY, May/June 2002. State & Federal Grants for Economic Development, Capital District Business Review, July 2000. Creating GIS on a Shoe String Budget, Municipal GIS , Sanborn Map Company, January 2000. Mr. Syden has over eighteen (18) years of experience with NY State municipalities in the areas of comprehensive planning, land use regulations, brownfield redevelopment, shared services, downtown revitalization, economic and community development, program development, project financing, creation of implementation mechanisms, grant writing and management. Mr. Syden has overseen the development of over 100 community planning projects, and has secured over $125 million in funding for client communities. KEY PROJECTS Comprehensive Planning: Town of Brunswick Comprehensive Plan. Rensselaer County, NY (Director in Charge) Town of Beekman Comprehensive Plan. Dutchess County, NY (Director in Charge) Town of Big Flats Comprehensive Plan Update. Chemung County, NY (Project Manager) Town of Coeymans Comprehensive Plan. Albany County, NY (Director in Charge) Town of Rensselaerville Comprehensive Plan. Albany County, NY (Director in Charge) Village of Port Chester Comprehensive Plan. Westchester County, NY (Director in Charge) Village of South Glens Falls, Comprehensive Plan. Saratoga County, NY (Director in Charge) Village of Manlius, Comprehensive Plan. Onondaga County, NY (Director in Charge) Village of Watkins Glen, Comprehensive Plan. Schuyler County, NY (Director in Charge) Economic, Community Development, Shared Services & Strategic Planning: Shared Highway Services Feasibility Study. Chemung County, NY - (Director in Charge & Project Manager) Tri-Agency Shared Recreation Services Study. Westchester County, NY (Director in Charge & Project Manager) Chemung County Economic Development Strategy. Chemung County, NY (Director in Charge & Project Manager) Chenango County Economic Development Strategy. Chemung County, NY (Director in Charge & Project Manager) City of Oneida Economic Development Strategic Plan. Madison County, NY (Director in Charge & Project Manager) Port Jervis Downtown Strategic Plan. Orange County, NY (Project Manager) Selected Presentations: Shared Services: Does It Make Sense or Cents, Association of Towns of the State of NY Finance School, 2011, NY Planning Federation, 2011 & Tug Hill Commission 2012 The Changing Landscape of Economic Development & Community Planning, Association of Towns of the State of NY, 2012 How to Keep Your Comprehensive Plan Up to Date, Association of Towns of the State of NY, 2010 Shared Services: Developing Politically Palatable Policies, NY Planning Federation 2009 A Practical Guide to Codifying Town Centers, Association of Towns of the State of NY, 2007 Developing Healthcare Clinics in Underserved Areas, Governor’s Office for Small Cities, 2006 Rural Economic Development Strategic Planning 101, Association of Towns of the State of NY, 2006 Downtown Parking Myths, Realities, and Solutions, NY Conference of Mayors Main Street Conference, 2006 The Power of the Plan Implementing Your Blueprint For Change Association of Towns of the State of NY, 2005 Creating the Funding Quilt to Revitalize Your Downtown, NY Conference of Mayors Main Street Conference, 2005 Guide to Public Participation, Association of Towns of the State of NY, 2005 Planning for Implementation, NY Planning Federation 2005 The Anatomy of a Vibrant Downtown, NY Conference of Mayors, 2004 4 Computer Drive West Albany, NY 12205 (518) 458-7112 Fax: (518) 458-1879 www.labergegroup.com 4.14 Dover, Kohl & Partners et al January 11, 2013
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