2023 is off to a great start!
In people news
We have promoted Chris Holcomb from Associate to Associate II. Chris continues to build his team leadership skills and is emerging as a thought leader within the firm and with our external colleagues and clients.
Arpita Banerjee joined SE as an Associate last September and is already making an impact on several groundbreaking projects, including preparing an economic and cultural impact analysis for the Berryessa Flea Market in San Jose, California. Arpita recently completed her Master of Urban Planning degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. And, last but not least, Derek Braun, Principal was appointed by Mayor London Breed to sit on the San Francisco Planning Commission. We are so happy that the citizens of San Francisco are benefiting from Derek’s deep experience and wise thought process regarding all things urban.
In project news
Strategic Economics led an outstanding consultant team including Opticos Design, Sherwood Engineering, Toole Design, and W-ZHA in working with the City of Santa Fe, New Mexico to adopt a master plan and rezoning for the Midtown District. This was truly a team effort including our team, the fabulous city staff, and the many community organizations who led an exemplary engagement process. Five years after the City took on the monumental task of envisioning what this former college campus could be, Santa Fe is finally moving forward with a strategic disposition. We can’t wait to see what happens in response to the two developer RFPs issued late last year.
We are also excited to say that the City of South San Francisco adopted its new “Shape SSF 2040” general plan update! Strategic Economics was part of a talented and thoughtful consultant team led by Raimi + Associates. The efforts of this team, City staff, city decisionmakers, and numerous stakeholders produced an equity-focused plan that charts a course for the city to continue thriving. Strategic Economics is now working with a team led by Raimi + Associates to create the Lindenville Specific Plan as a next step in implementing South San Francisco’s vision for its future.