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Gary Anderson, AICP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Planning and Economic Development at Town of Manchester, CT

  • Education

    • Conard High School

      1992 - 1996
      High School Diploma

    • Tufts University

      2004 - 2006
      MA Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning

    • Drew University

      1996 - 2000
      BA Political Science

  • Experience

    • Teach For America

      Sept 2000 - Jun 2002
      Teacher

      Teach for America Corps Member Placement in Newark, NJ.

    • City of Chelsea, MA

      Jun 2005 - Jun 2006
      Planner/Intern

      Reviewed development site plans.Completed the City's Commonwealth Capital application.Wrote technical reports on housing, demographics and land-use analysis.Created maps using ArcGIS.

    • Town of Manchester, CT

      May 2006 - Dec 2012
      Senior Planner of Comprehensive and Special Projects

      Co-authored, worked to implement, and secured funding sources for the Broad Street Redevelopment Plan. Led the innovative Manchester 2020 Plan of Conservation and Development update process. Conducted land-use and geographic analysis with ArcGIS.Provided staff support for various Boards and Commissions.Managed intensive community engagement efforts using both traditional outreach and new media.

    • Town of Easton, Massachusetts

      Dec 2012 - Sept 2016
      Director of Planning and Economic Development

      Manage all aspects of a busy and proactive municipal planning department. Lead all long-range and current planning projects and implement economic development strategies. Provide technical support for various Boards and Commissions. Supervise staff, develop department budget and collaborate with developers, engineers, real estate professionals, consultants and volunteers.

    • Town of Manchester, CT

      Sept 2016 - now
      Director of Planning and Economic Development

      Direct all municipal current development and comprehensive planning efforts. Negotiate real estate transactional terms. Lead economic development and community development activities. Develop and manage department budget. Lead department staff team and represent the Town. Coordinate consultant contracts and work products.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • American Institute of Certified Planners

    • National D Coaching License

      U.S. Soccer Federation
      Jul 2023