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Anne Hersch, AICP
Land Use Planning Manager, City of Berkeley, CA
Anne Hersch, AICP
Anne Hersch, AICP is the Land Use Planning Manager for the City of Berkeley, California. She has over 18 years of experience working in Community Development and Planning Departments in the state.12
Hersch recently joined the City of Berkeley in March 2024 as the new Land Use Planning Manager.2 In this role, she oversees land use planning efforts for the city.
Prior to joining Berkeley, Hersch worked as an experienced land use planner in the public sector for many years.1 She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).14
Hersch is active on LinkedIn, where she shares her opinions on planning topics. In a recent post, she discussed "The Quiet Magic of Middle Managers" in the planning profession.3
The City of Berkeley officially introduced Hersch as the new Planning Manager at a Planning Commission meeting in December 2023.5 The Berkeley Design Advocates organization also hosted a meet and greet event to welcome Hersch to the city in March 2024.2