Todd Kinskey, FAICP

Experience

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  City of Trenton, Ohio

  Jun 1993 - Mar 1995

  Director of Planning

  Performed all duties associated with the review and approval of all development activity within the City Served as Zoning Administrator, Zoning Inspector, Secretary to Planning Commission, Chairman of Records Commission and as Acting City Manager as necessary

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  Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission

  Apr 1995 - Sept 1997

  Development Review Planner

  Performed duties associated with reviewing new development proposals Performed zoning analysis, prepared and presented staff reports Prepared updates to local land use plans Prepared annexation reports Served on various in office project teams

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  Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission

  May 2006 - Dec 2008

  Manage the staff of the Planning, Zoning and Community Development Department consisting of 28 employees Oversight of Development Services Section including zoning and subdivision review Oversight of the Community Planning Section Oversight of the Community Development Section Oversight of Department budget Contract negotiation Board of Commissioner Project Response Project Coordination/Oversight Show less Team Leader for Development Services Section including direct supervision of five employees Responsible for reviewing, processing, analyzing and reporting on all developments requesting a zone change, PUD, conditional use or other special approval under Hamilton County zoning jurisdiction Reviewed and performed zoning analysis for all zone changes in the unincorporated area of the County under Township zoning authority Communication with developers, engineers, architects, other review agencies, elected officials and the general public on the status and processing of development projects Served on various countywide workgroups to create better development regulations Served as project manager on municipal contracts Participated in monthly office Management Team meetings Assisted Executive Director in preparation of annual budget and establishment of annual work objectives Assisted County Prosecutor in litigation cases involving county zoning regulations/disputes Show less

  • Interim Director

    May 2008 - Dec 2008

  • Development Services Administrator

    May 2006 - Apr 2008
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  City of Cincinnati

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

  Zoning Board of Appeals
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  Hamilton County Government

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Executive Director, Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission

  Same duties as listed below for Interim Director

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  American Planning Association - Ohio Chapter

  May 2009 - Apr 2021

  Member Board Of Trustees

  APA Ohio is a statewide, non-profit association of citizens and professional planners committed to promoting and enhancing planning and the quality of planning for all governmental entities in order to maintain and improve the quality of life for all Ohioans. APA Ohio is a state chapter of the American Planning Association (APA).

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  University of Cincinnati DAAP Alumni Board

  Jun 2010 - May 2018

  Board Member

  The governing body for the Alumni Association is the College of DAAP Alumni Executive Committee Board. The purpose of the DAAP Alumni Association (as it operates under the auspices of the University of Cincinnati Alumni Foundation) is: * To foster a spirit of loyalty to DAAP and to the University * To provide and/or foster activities between alumni and the students, faculty, and/or the community * To provide alumni services, activities, programming and fund raising support for DAAP * To encourage alumni participation in DAAP events and activities * To increase membership in the University of Cincinnati's Alumni Association Show less

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  Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency

  May 2012 - Feb 2018

  Board of Directors - Member

  The mission of CHC-CAA is to act as an advocate, provider and facilitator for the full range of public and private resources, programs and policies which give low- to moderate-income individuals the opportunity to improve the quality of life for themselves, their families and their communities. The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) is a private, non-profit organization that has served as a lifeline for low-income children, adults and families throughout Hamilton County for more than four decades. The agency provides a safety net for those who have fallen and a ladder for those who are climbing. Delivering a seamless system of services, CAA and its 300 employees provide assistance with employment, supportive services, home energy efficiency, early childhood education, housing and youth programs. Show less

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  Hamilton County, Ohio

  Jan 2013 - May 2018

  Director of Planning + Development

  I was employed at Hamilton County from 1995 to 2018, holding various positions in the Development Services section. In May 2008, I was appointed to serve as Interim Director of the Regional Planning Commission and appointed as the permanent Executive Director on January 1, 2009. Effective January 17, 2013 I was appointed as the Director of the Planning & Development Department and served that role until I departed in May to take a new job in Dayton, Ohio.

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  City of Dayton

  May 2018 - Jun 2021

  Director of Planning & Community Development

  Oversaw the daily operation of the department including the following Divisions: Land Use Administration, Community Development, Housing Inspections, and the Dayton Mediation Center.

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  CityWide Development Corporation

  Jun 2018 - Mar 2024

  Board of Trustees

  For over 40 years, CityWide has served as a non-profit organization with a mission to strengthen Dayton through strategic economic and community development. CityWide develops programs and services to address Dayton’s need for economic growth and viable, attractive neighborhoods. For many years our core services have focused on providing gap financing to attract and expand business development in the Region; support development of large-scale neighborhood revitalization efforts; and engage in catalytic real estate development. CityWide achieves its mission through three major program areas: Economic Development, Community Revitalization, and Downtown Housing and Real Estate Development. Show less

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  City of Dayton, Ohio

  Jun 2021 - Mar 2024

  Director of Planning, Neighborhoods & Development

  In June 2021, the City of Dayton merged the departments of Planning & Community Development and Economic Development into the new Department of Planning Neighborhoods & Development. As Director of the new department, Todd oversaw approximately 100 employees and was responsible for an annual budget of approximately $11.5M in operating funds and more than $30 M in special project and grant funds. The department includes the following divisions: Planning, Community Engagement, Housing & Inspections, Dayton Mediation Center, Building Services, and Development. Show less

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  ZoneCo

  Apr 2024 - now

  Sr. City Planner/Project Manager

  ZoneCo provides a unique focus on the intersection of the disciplines of urban and environmental planning, urban design, law, and historic preservation to craft custom-tailored, clear, consistent, user-friendly, equitable, resilient, and defensible zoning codes that remove the barriers to achieving desired outcomes. Outcomes must include a focus on racial, economic, and environmental equity and justice. Learn more about our Equitable Zoning Initiative. As consultants to both local governments and property owners, we provide a unique and invaluable perspective to assist you in crafting a zoning ordinance that better achieves a balance between private and public benefits and burdens, which results in more effective zoning regulations. All of our law and planning professionals have public-and private-sector experience Show less