David E. White, FAICP

Experience

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  Chittenden County Solid Waste Management District

  May 1989 - Aug 1989

  Solid Waste Planner

  Assisted with the siting of a regional landfill serving Chittenden County, and the implementation of the then newly-enacted state Solid Waste Management Act.

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  Lamoille County Planning Commission, VT

  Nov 1989 - Aug 1995

  Assistant Director

  • Overall responsibility for regional planning and land use policy development particularly in the areas of land use and natural resources.• Creation and management of a Regional Transportation Planning Program under contract with the VT Agency of Transportation.• Provided technical assistance to 10 member communities in the development and implementation of municipal plans and bylaws.• Provided collection, analysis and dissemination of socio-economic information as a State Data Center Affiliate and Regional GIS Service Center. Show less

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  City of Burlington, Vermont

  Aug 1995 - Nov 2021

  The Office of City Planning was created in 2019, and has overall responsibility for citywide long-range planning, and the development of regulations related to land use and development. The office is responsible for the review and preparation of land use plans, policy, and regulations for consideration by the Planning Commission, Mayor, and City Council. The staff also serve as a technical and policy resource to other city departments including Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Waterfront, and the Community Economic and Development Office regarding land use and development issues. Show less Appointed by Mayor Weinberger to serve as an interim leader for the City’s Community and Economic Development Office during a period of organizational and leadership transition. CEDO is a diverse and skilled team seeking to make Burlington the most livable, just, and connected community in America by empowering individual voices in the life of the city, fostering healthy neighborhoods and housing choice, and advancing people-centered development. CEDO hosts programs to support housing, neighborhood, community and economic development, and community justice. Show less The Dept. of Planning & Zoning administered all permitting and development review functions under the City’s zoning and subdivision regulations, and provides staff support to the Design Advisory Board, Conservation Board, and Development Review Board. The Department also had overall responsibility for the preparation and/or review of land use plans, policy and regulations for consideration by the Burlington Planning Commission and City Council.In 2019 the Dept. of Planning & Zoning was reorganized into (1) the new Dept. of Permitting and Inspections, and (2) the new Office of City Planning .In this role I had overall responsibility for leadership and management of the City’s planning and zoning department, and providing professional advice on land use and development issues to the Planning Commission, Mayor, City Council, Department Heads, and other local and regional officials. Show less • Overall responsibility for citywide long-range planning, and principal staff to the Burlington Planning Commission. Responsible for the review and preparation of land use plans, policy and regulations on behalf of the Commission for consideration by the City Council.• Staff resource to a variety of citizen advisory boards and commissions including the Conservation Board, Design Advisory Board, Development Review Board, and others regarding land use and development issues.• Serve as a technical and policy resource to other city departments including the Mayor, City Council, Depts. of Public Works and Parks & Recreation, and the Community Economic and Development Office regarding land use and development issues. • Until 2005, served as City’s Certified Local Government Coordinator and principal staff to the Historic Preservation Review Committee. Responsible for grant application and management in support of historic preservation program activities. Show less

  • Director of Planning

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2021

  • Interim Director, Community & Economic Development Office

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  • Director of Planning & Zoning

    Aug 2007 - Jun 2019

  • Comprehensive Planner

    Aug 1995 - Aug 2007
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  Sterling Mountain Community Planning & Design

  Jan 2022 - now

  Principal/Founder

  Sterling Mountain Community Planning & Design, LLC specializes in helping communities, planners, consultants, nonprofits, and enlightened developers improve the quality, vitality, sustainability, and livability of their projects.With 30+ years experience in local land use and development planning (both long range and current planning), administration, and leadership, we have a track-record of creating innovative, practical, and awarding-winning plans and planning projects. We have diverse and direct experience in a wide range of planning topics - land use, urban design, transportation, economic and downtown development, resort and institutional development, housing, land conservation, and historic preservation. Show less

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  Stowe Mountain Resort

  Nov 2022 - now

  Mt. Mansfield Ski Patrol

  Responsible for assisting with Mountain Operations, managing on-hill safety, and providing emergency medical care and transport for skiers and riders.