University of Pennsylvania

Planning and Land Use Policy expert

Town Of Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Advises the Mayor on development projects in the City of Stamford.  Works with the public and private sectors to implement development consistent with the Master Plan

City of Stamford

Special Assistant to the Mayor

Advised local, Iringa, planning staff on best practices in planning and development relating to recently adopted Municipal Master Plan.  After extensive consultation with local officials and stakeholders, made recommendations on land use planning, public/private partnerships and related organizational challenges

IESC - International Executive Service Corps

Expert Volunteer Land Use Planning Reform Specialist

The Siting Council is a statewide agency, responsible for balancing the need for adequate and reliable public utility services at the lowest reasonable cost to consumers with the need to protect the environment and ecology of the state and to minimize damage to scenic, historic, and recreational values.
Appointed by Governor to Chair the nine member Connecticut Siting Council. Responsible for the siting of power facilities, transmission lines and telecommunication facilities throughout the state. Directed approval of first commercial wind facilities in the State.

Connecticut Siting Council

Chairman

Directed office of planning/zoning/environmental protection.  Responsible for master plan and sustainability amendments.  Prepared capital program for Stamford and directed implementation of greenbelt/park projects and transportation plans.  Developed successful affordable housing programs.

Land Use Bureau Chief

Provided staff support to to municipal office (Puerto Montt) as part of Chilean government's planning decentralization program.  Developed housing and infrastructure plans.  Directed urban reforestation plan.  Helped implement community centers and playground program.

Robert Stein