PRINCIPAL PLANNER

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia – 2004
  • Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia – 2003
  • American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) – 2011 to present
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) – 2017 to present

BIO

Todd Gordon has over 18 years of professional experience as a planning and project management consultant for local, regional, and state governments.  His work is focused on creating clear and concise community strategies based on sound analysis and local participation.  He is well-versed in public involvement workshops, community surveys, and stakeholder facilitations that drive engaging and realistic plans.

Todd has also worked extensively in the real estate development industry on site analysis, entitlements, site planning, and project management, guiding numerous private sector real estate projects from concept to construction.  Todd’s experience in both public and private sector planning allows him a unique perspective on the growth and development of rural, suburban, and urban places and produces integrated and realistic plans for neighborhood and community growth.

SMALL AREA PLANNING

  •  Culpeper Area Plan – Culpeper County, VA
  •  Union Hall Area Plan – Franklin County, VA
  •  Madison Heights Master Plan – Amherst County, VA
  • Shipyard Area Revitalization Strategy – City of Green Bay, WI
  • North Birmingham Revitalization Strategy – City of Birmingham, AL
  • Courthouse Village Plan – New Kent County, VA
  • Bottoms Bridge Area Plan Courthouse Village Plan – New Kent County, VA
  • Providence Forge Small Area Plan – New Kent County, VA
  • Gloucester Point Plan – Gloucester County, VA
  • Downton Infill Study – Town of Woodstock, VA
  • Courthouse Area Development Plan – Cumberland County, VA
  • Courthouse Village Plan – Amelia County, VA
  • Central Garage Small Area Plan – King William County, VA
  • East Abingdon Plan – Washington County, VA
  • Uptown Area Plan – City of Martinsville, VA
  • West Creek Area Plan – Goochland County, VA
  • Courthouse Village Plan – Goochland County, VA
  • Zion Crossroads Area Plan – Fluvanna County, VA
  • Waverly Village Plan – Sussex County, VA
  • Stoney Creek Area Study – Sussex County, VA
  • Innovation Park Master Planning – Prince William County, VA
  • Gainesville Area Plan – Prince William County, VA
  • Fontaine Research Park Expansion Study – University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Comprehensive Planning

  •  Comprehensive Plan Update – New Kent County, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – James City County, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – Town of Abingdon, VA
  • Development Scenario Visualization – City of Winchester, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – City of Lexington, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – Town of Mount Jackson, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – City of Martinsburg, W.VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – Town of Middleburg, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – Town of Farmville, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – Amelia County, VA
  • Comprehensive Plan Update – City of Hopewell, VA

Zoning and Development Regulations

  • Zoning Ordinance Analysis – Town of Bedford, VA
  • Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update – Brunswick County, VA
  • Signage Ordinance Update – Town of Warrenton, VA
  • Subdivision Ordinance Update – Floyd County, VA
  • Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Update – City of Martinsville, VA
  • Zoning Ordinance Analysis – King William County, VA
  • Uptown Orange Code of Development – Town of Orange, VA

Local Food Systems Planning

  •  Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – Culebra, PR
  •  Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – Jersey City, NJ
  •  Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – Jefferson City, MO
  • Healthy Food Hub Feasibility Study – City of Martinsville, VA
  • Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – Kansas City, MO
  • Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – City of Vicksburg, MS
  • Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – City of Woonsocket, RI
  • Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – City of Poughkeepsie, NY

Transportation and Corridor Planning

  •  Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – City of Lexington, VA
  •  Development Area Multimodal Plan – Goochland County, VA
  •  Route 24 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan – Town of Vinton, VA
  • Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan – City of Harrisonburg, VA
  • Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study – City of Tallahassee, FL
  • Station Area Transit-Oriented Development – City of Tallahassee, FL
  • Streetcar Feasibility Study – City of Charlottesville, VA
  • Commonwealth Boulevard Corridor Study – City of Martinsville, VA
  • Memorial Boulevard Corridor Study – City of Martinsville, VA

Economic Development and Analysis

  • Recreation Economy Plan – City of Yreka, CA
  • Revitalization Strategy – City of Kellogg, ID
  • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy – Commonwealth Regional Commission, VA
  • Fiscal Impact Model – King George County, VA

Housing Studies

  • Eastern Shore Regional Housing Study – Accomack-Northampton Planning District, VA
  • Comprehensive Housing Assessment and Market Study – City of Harrisonburg, VA

Planning Programs

  • Recreation Economy for Rural Communities Technical Assistance – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Community Revitalization
  • Building Blocks for Sustainable Communities Technical Assistance – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Community Revitalization
  • Local Foods, Local Places Technical Assistance – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Community Revitalization
  • Flood Resilience for Riverine and Coastal Communities Program – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Community Revitalization
  • Subdivision Review Assistance – Orange County, VA
  • Administrative Program Assessment – Town of Purcellville, VA
  • Urban Development Areas Program – Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Development
  • Transportation Efficient Land Use Program – Virginia Office of Intermodal Planning and Development

Environmental Planning  

  • Flood Resilience and Hazard Mitigation Strategy – Liberty County, TX.
  • Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – George Washington Regional Commission, VA
  • Long-Range Community Water Supply Plan – Amelia County, VA
  • Baylor Creek Stream Restoration Study – Town of Orange, VA