Tom Evans

Experience

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  International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives

  May 2000 - Feb 2001

  Climate Change and Sustainability Researcher

  Conducted greenhouse gas inventory for the Town of Brookline and researched best practices among urban sustainability indicators projects nation wide.

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  California Coastal Commission

  May 2001 - Aug 2001

  Environmental Specialist

  Reviewed land use permits for compliance with CA Coastal Act and environmental impact reports for trnasportation and habitat restoration projects

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  Urban Ecology

  Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

  Community Designer

  Facilitated community design workshops for brownfield remediation siteWrote urban design guidelines for Transit Oriented Development

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  San Francisco Redevelopment Agency

  Jan 2003 - Jul 2011

  Managed the planning and urban design of new redevelopment project areas revitalizing brownfield sites, facilitating infill development, constructing affordable housing and initiating economic development programs.Supervised staff and consultant teamsFacilitated inter-department planning initiatives and community planning efforts Wrote conceptual plans and design guidelines for Transbay and Bayview Hunters Point Redevelopment ProjectsConducted community planning meetings and workshopsFacilitated major phase planning and open space design in Mission BayLed design review process for housing and commercial development proposalsImplemented the design and installation of parks and streetscapes

  • Planning Division Manager

    Oct 2005 - Jul 2011

  • Associate Planner / Assistant Project Manager

    Jan 2003 - Oct 2005
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  Massachusetts Department of Transportation

  Dec 2011 - Apr 2013

  Transportation Policy Planner

  Manage policy initiatives and programs implementing sustainability transportation policy Conduct statewide bicycle network planningManaging the GreenDOT Implementation Plan - Massachusetts sustainable transportation workplanFacilitating policy recommendations to reach Mode Shift goals, managing Pay As You Drive automobile insurance pilot program, and conducting research projects related to sustainable transportation.

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  Cambridge Redevelopment

  May 2013 - now

  Executive Director

  Oversee the various community development initiatives of the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority including; the implementation of the Kendall Square Urban Renewal Plan revitalizing over 40 acres of industrial land into a mixed-use center of innovation technology development, and the redevelopment of the Foundry Building into a mixed use center for collaboration, creativity and innovation. Directed a strategic planning initiative for the CRA to chart its next phase of work toward sustainable urban development in Cambridge. Show less