Kumail Raza, AICP

Kumail raza, aicp

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Urban and Regional Planner

  • Education

    • Toronto metropolitan university

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      Master of planning (m.pl.) urban development
    • York university

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      Bachelor in environmental studies (b.e.s.), spec. hons. environmental studies
  • Experience

    • Mig

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Associate planner

      • Conducted research and analysis for planning, policy and urban design projects;• Reviewed and processed land use planning/development applications, such as site design review, subdivision reviews, use permits, sign permits;• Developed staff reports and present to planning commissions, design boards, and city councils;• Researched and wrote CEQA documents including Exemptions (CEs), Negative Declarations (NDs/MNDs), and Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs);• Supported public engagement efforts by developing meeting and event materials, collecting and analyzing feedback, and attending/supporting community meetings and events; and• Wrote, designed, and reviewed successful proposals in response to RFP/RFQs. Show less

    • City of jurupa valley

      Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

      • Served as a project manager for development applications, from consultation and receipt, to routing and review, presentation to applicable committees and commissions, and plan check and inspection. Coordinated projects between various divisions and departments and responsible for problem solving and resolving issues.• Reviewed and processed entitlements for new commercial and industrial development, land use request tenant improvements, signs, single- and multi-family development, fences, patios, and pools.Planned, organized, and conducted research studies and prepared reports and recommendations regarding land use, zoning, urban design, population trends, transportation, housing and environmental needs; maintained, updated and analyzed demographic and other data required for the planning function; participated in the review, development and revision of the various elements of the General Plan, environmental impact reports, plans, ordinances and other policies and procedures.• Oversaw environmental impact analysis on General Plan elements, zoning and other code revisions, specific plans or land use entitlement.• Provided information and assistance to developers, property owners and the public regarding laws, policies, regulations, standards and procedures with respect to the submission of plans, processing of applications and implementation requirements; reviewed, investigated and processed various plans and applications for subdivision, housing, commercial and industrial developments, variances, use permits, and business licenses; determined conformity with laws, policies, regulations and procedures; recommended approval or identified problems and assessed alternatives. Show less

      • Senior Planner

        Jan 2022 - Jan 2023
      • Associate Planner

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2022
    • Epd solutions, inc.

      Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
      Project manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kumail Raza, AICP
      The LIFE (Learning is Forever) Institute Jack Brown Award The LIFE Institute March 1, 2019 The LIFE Institute Jack Brown Award is presented to an undergraduate or graduate student at Ryerson University committed to studies and activities designed to improve the life of seniors in the community at large.
    • Awarded to Kumail Raza, AICP
      Ryerson Graduate Fellowship (RGF) Ryerson University Sep 2018 A Ryerson Graduate Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship for students pursuing studies in one of the university’s graduate programs. The allocation of fellowships is on a competitive basis and is consistent with Ryerson’s policies concerning access, equity and research integrity, and the criteria established by the Scholarship and Awards Committee of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies. The Committee oversees the evaluation of candidates and selection of award winners in collaboration with… Show more A Ryerson Graduate Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship for students pursuing studies in one of the university’s graduate programs. The allocation of fellowships is on a competitive basis and is consistent with Ryerson’s policies concerning access, equity and research integrity, and the criteria established by the Scholarship and Awards Committee of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies. The Committee oversees the evaluation of candidates and selection of award winners in collaboration with Graduate Program Scholarship Committees. Show less
    • Awarded to Kumail Raza, AICP
      Ryerson Graduate Fellowship (RGF) Ryerson University Sep 2017 A Ryerson Graduate Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship for students pursuing studies in one of the university’s graduate programs. The allocation of fellowships is on a competitive basis and is consistent with Ryerson’s policies concerning access, equity and research integrity, and the criteria established by the Scholarship and Awards Committee of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies. The Committee oversees the evaluation of candidates and selection of award winners in collaboration with… Show more A Ryerson Graduate Fellowship is a merit-based scholarship for students pursuing studies in one of the university’s graduate programs. The allocation of fellowships is on a competitive basis and is consistent with Ryerson’s policies concerning access, equity and research integrity, and the criteria established by the Scholarship and Awards Committee of the Yeates School of Graduate Studies. The Committee oversees the evaluation of candidates and selection of award winners in collaboration with Graduate Program Scholarship Committees. Show less
    • Awarded to Kumail Raza, AICP
      HSBC Bank Canada Environmental Studies Award York University Nov 2016 The award is available to students entering the third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Environmental Studies program at York University, selected on the basis of academic achievement, community service and financial need.
    • Awarded to Kumail Raza, AICP
      York International Mobility Award York University May 2016 The York International Mobility Award (YIMA) is a travel subsidy provided to degree-seeking York University students in support of their participation in global learning opportunities.