About The Firm's Principal
Jennifer Andersen
Jennifer Andersen established Andersen
Planning Consultants after twenty years as a
Project Manager in the public sector where
she worked in both City Planning and
Redevelopment.
Jennifer personally handles all project
management work for the firm, and has a
skilled network of professionals available to
assist with projects requiring special expertise.
Jennifer's experience includes eleven years
with the County of San Diego, where she
processed a range of development
applications (including subdivision maps,
specific plans, use permits, general plan
amendments, road closures and variances),
designed and developed the Department's
first computer-based Case Tracking System,
Jennifer Andersen
Jennifer Andersen established Andersen
Planning Consultants after twenty years as a
Project Manager in the public sector where
she worked in both City Planning and
Redevelopment.
Jennifer personally handles all project
management work for the firm, and has a
skilled network of professionals available to
assist with projects requiring special expertise.
Jennifer's experience includes eleven years
with the County of San Diego, where she
processed a range of development
applications (including subdivision maps,
specific plans, use permits, general plan
amendments, road closures and variances),
designed and developed the Department's
first computer-based Case Tracking System,
Accomplishments & Awards
2007 Certificate, NCI Charrette Planner, National Charrette Institute
2001-2005 International Director for the Northern California Chapter of the APA
2003 Lead Delegate, American Planning Association Delegation to Cuba
2000 Delegate, American Planning Association Delegation to China
2000 Certification, American Institute of Certified Planners
(Certificate No. 015378)
2000 American Planning Association Award for Comprehensive Planning for a
Small Jurisdiction presented to the San Diego County Planning
Department for the Fallbrook Economic Revitalization Plan
(Jennifer Andersen, Project Manager)
1998 Certificate, Community Economic Development Specialist, San Diego State
University College of Extended Studies
1997 Certificate, Technology of Participation/Group Facilitation Methods, Institute
of Cultural Affairs
1997 Certificate, Technology of Participation/Participatory Strategic Planning,
Institute of Cultural Affairs
1993 Masters in Public Administration received from San Diego State University
1992 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award presented to
the San Diego County Planning Department for the development of a
PC-Based Case Tracking System (Jennifer Andersen, System Designer
and Project Manager)
1985 Certificate, Community Mediation, USC Law Center/San Diego Mediation
Center
1984 Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Engineering from the University of
California at San Diego, combining Urban Planning and Engineering
Sciences
2007 Certificate, NCI Charrette Planner, National Charrette Institute
2001-2005 International Director for the Northern California Chapter of the APA
2003 Lead Delegate, American Planning Association Delegation to Cuba
2000 Delegate, American Planning Association Delegation to China
2000 Certification, American Institute of Certified Planners
(Certificate No. 015378)
2000 American Planning Association Award for Comprehensive Planning for a
Small Jurisdiction presented to the San Diego County Planning
Department for the Fallbrook Economic Revitalization Plan
(Jennifer Andersen, Project Manager)
1998 Certificate, Community Economic Development Specialist, San Diego State
University College of Extended Studies
1997 Certificate, Technology of Participation/Group Facilitation Methods, Institute
of Cultural Affairs
1997 Certificate, Technology of Participation/Participatory Strategic Planning,
Institute of Cultural Affairs
1993 Masters in Public Administration received from San Diego State University
1992 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award presented to
the San Diego County Planning Department for the development of a
PC-Based Case Tracking System (Jennifer Andersen, System Designer
and Project Manager)
1985 Certificate, Community Mediation, USC Law Center/San Diego Mediation
Center
1984 Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Engineering from the University of
California at San Diego, combining Urban Planning and Engineering
Sciences
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managed a 600 acre Redevelopment Area known as the Upper San Diego River
Improvement Project (USDRIP), and completed an award winning downtown
Economic Revitalization Plan for the community of Fallbrook. ennifer also worked
with the City of San Leandro, where she assisted with the establishment of the
City's West San Leandro/MacArthur Redevelopment Area, established and
managed the City's first Facade Improvement Program, negotiated a variety of
development agreements, and managed the initial design stage of both the
MacArthur Street Improvement Project and the Downtown Historic Walk.
Jennifer spent the last seven years of her public sector career with the City of
Fremont, where she managed the 300 acre Redevelopment Area of Centerville.
A key accomplishment during her tenure was the approval of a Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA) for a six and a half acre vertical mixed-use Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) project known as the Centerville Market Place.
Jennifer also helped establish and manage the City's first Facade Improvement
Program, and worked with citizens to convert the historic Center Theater into a
performing arts center.
Jennifer's most recent clients have been the Sacramento Regional Transit District,
where she assisted with several TOD projects including the 65th Street Station
and the City of East Palo Alto where she provided supplemental staff services for
the Planning Division.
Jennifer's education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of
California at San Diego (1984) where she combined studies in Urban Planning
and Engineering. She also earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration
from San Diego State University (1993).
Jennifer's multi-disciplinary background includes training in community mediation
and group facilitation methods. She has experience working with multi-racial
communities, and enjoys facilitate communication between diverse interest
groups.
Improvement Project (USDRIP), and completed an award winning downtown
Economic Revitalization Plan for the community of Fallbrook. ennifer also worked
with the City of San Leandro, where she assisted with the establishment of the
City's West San Leandro/MacArthur Redevelopment Area, established and
managed the City's first Facade Improvement Program, negotiated a variety of
development agreements, and managed the initial design stage of both the
MacArthur Street Improvement Project and the Downtown Historic Walk.
Jennifer spent the last seven years of her public sector career with the City of
Fremont, where she managed the 300 acre Redevelopment Area of Centerville.
A key accomplishment during her tenure was the approval of a Disposition and
Development Agreement (DDA) for a six and a half acre vertical mixed-use Transit
Oriented Development (TOD) project known as the Centerville Market Place.
Jennifer also helped establish and manage the City's first Facade Improvement
Program, and worked with citizens to convert the historic Center Theater into a
performing arts center.
Jennifer's most recent clients have been the Sacramento Regional Transit District,
where she assisted with several TOD projects including the 65th Street Station
and the City of East Palo Alto where she provided supplemental staff services for
the Planning Division.
Jennifer's education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of
California at San Diego (1984) where she combined studies in Urban Planning
and Engineering. She also earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration
from San Diego State University (1993).
Jennifer's multi-disciplinary background includes training in community mediation
and group facilitation methods. She has experience working with multi-racial
communities, and enjoys facilitate communication between diverse interest
groups.
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Planning
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| To contact Jennifer directly please email jennifer@andersenplanning.com or call 510-750-6510 |
