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Alexandra Church, AICP

Alexandra Church, AICP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Planning and Development at City of Newburgh, New York

  • Education

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2009 - 2012
      Master of Science (M.S.) Historic Preservation and Conservation

      Activities and Societies: standing Promise

    • University of Pennsylvania

      2009 - 2012
      M.C.P. City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning

    • Bard College

      2003 - 2006
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Art History, Criticism and Conservation

  • Experience

    • ACDS, LLC

      Aug 2006 - Feb 2009
      Staff Planner

      Economic development professional

    • Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority

      Jan 2010 - Jun 2012
      Vacant Land Policy

    • Milone & MacBroom, Inc.

      Oct 2012 - Apr 2015
      Planner II

      Econmic development, municipal planning and Section 106 compliance

    • City of Newburgh, New York

      Apr 2015 - now

      Economic Development PlanningLong Range PlanningLand Use Review Environmental Review-Oversees economic development strategies/activities related to Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.-Review and provide support for all zoning and development proposals.-Project lead for City coordination on large scale redevelopment projects.-Spearheads the Grant Writing Team for grant submissions focused on economic, waterfront development, historic and cultural resources. -Develops strategies to promote Newburgh's diverse historic, cultural and built landscape.-Spearheaded implementation if comprehensive zoning update including conversion to form based zoning code.-Utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS)/Adobe Creative Suite as resources for planning and zoning analyses (build-outs) to determine development potential & public engagement.-Manages the hazard mitigation plan update to identify areas of concern, and recommended resiliency planning strategies.-Manages daily department functions, including training and supervision.-Implements land use streamlining to reduce development burden.-Facilitates Planning Board workshops aimed at streamlining Land Use Board review processes. Show less

      • Director Of Planning And Development

        Oct 2018 - now

      • City Planner

        Apr 2015 - Oct 2018

    • Ramapo College of New Jersey

      Sept 2017 - Aug 2021
      Adjunct Professor of Environmental Studies

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • AICP

      American Planning Association

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Trustee

      Issued by Vision Hudson Valley on Mar 2022
      Vision Hudson ValleyAssociated with Alexandra Church, AICP

    • Board Member

      Issued by NEWBURGH COMMUNITY LAND BANK INC on Sept 2019
      NEWBURGH COMMUNITY LAND BANK INCAssociated with Alexandra Church, AICP