Daniel Church, AICP

Daniel Church is an Associate Planner at Sasaki, a planning and design firm based in Denver, Colorado. He has been involved in significant urban planning projects, including the Downtown Little Rock Master Plan, which aims to revitalize the downtown area in a post-COVID context. This project focuses on enhancing accessibility to the Arkansas River, connecting neighborhoods, and investing in parks and recreation.126

Church has a background in urban planning, having previously worked for the City of Dallas' Planning and Urban Design Department for over seven years. His educational credentials include a degree from the University of California, Berkeley.45 In his role at Sasaki, he engages with community stakeholders to gather insights and feedback that inform urban development strategies.36

His expertise is particularly relevant as cities look to navigate the complexities of modern urban environments while addressing historical issues such as racial segregation in urban planning.2