Senior Planner
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia, May 2022
- Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia, May 2023
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) – 2024 to present
BIO
Alan Simpson, AICP, is a Senior Planner with over three years of professional experience addressing complex urban and regional planning challenges. He specializes in comprehensive planning, hazard mitigation, and community revitalization, combining technical expertise in GIS analysis with a commitment to public engagement. Alan has successfully delivered data-driven solutions that enhance community resilience, mobility, and sustainability. His work spans projects across Virginia and throughout the country, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to create actionable plans that improve quality of life and community character.
A distinguished graduate of the University of Virginia, Alan holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in urban and environmental planning. His academic achievements include the University of Virginia’s Edgar F. Shannon Award and the American Planning Association’s Outstanding Student Award. Beyond his role at EPR, Alan serves as the Research Manager for VCU’s Land Use Education Program, where he refines curriculum, manages assignments, and mentors students.
LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
- Moving Toward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan (Charlottesville-Albemarle MPO)
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
- Transportation Plan (Stafford County, VA)
- Safety Action Plan (Central Virginia Planning District Commission)
MULTI-MODAL PLANNING
- Richmond Connects Multimodal Transportation Plan (Richmond, VA)
- Bicycle & Trails Plan (Henrico County, VA)
- Transit Vision Plan for the Charlottesville Area (Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission)
- Bike Share Study, Phase I-III (City of Winchester, VA)
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
- Comprehensive Plan Update (New Kent County, VA)
- Comprehensive Plan Update (Montgomery County, VA)
- Comprehensive Plan Update (Town of Irvington, VA)
- Comprehensive Plan Update (Town of Bedford, VA)
- Comprehensive Plan Update (Town of North East, MD)
- Envision Hanover (Hanover County, VA)
- Comprehensive Plan (Town of Ashland, VA)
SMALL AREA PLANNING
- Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (Yreka, CA)
- Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (Akwesasne, NY)
- Port Republic Small Area Plan (Waynesboro, VA)
- West End Revitalization Strategies Plan (Staunton, VA)
- Neighborhood Design District Plans (Winchester, VA)
TRAFFIC STUDIES
- US-17 Project Pipeline (Yorktown, VA)
HOUSING STUDIES
- Eastern Shore Regional Housing Study (Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission)
HAZARD MITIGATION, RESILIENCY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
- Hazard Mitigation Plan (Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission)
OTHER
- Title VI Plan (WinFred MPO)
- Public Participation Plan (WinFred MPO)
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
- Thriving Communities (Lexington, NC)
- Thriving Communities (CVPDC)
- Growth & Accessibility Planning (Danville MPO)
- Growth & Accessibility Planning (Town of Vinton, VA)
- Growth & Accessibility Planning (Roanoke Valley TPO)
- Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities (EPA)
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Chair, Community Planning Assistance Program (Virginia Chapter of the American Planning Association)
AWARDS
- 2022, American Planning Association Outstanding Student Award (University of Virginia School of Architecture)
- 2022, Edgar F. Shannon Award (University of Virginia School of Architecture)