Senior Planner
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Distinguished Bachelor of Arts in History & Latin American Studies, University of Virginia, May 2019
- Master of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Virginia, May 2020
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) – 2021 to present
BIO
Tyler Hinkle, AICP, is a Senior Planner with extensive experience in long-range planning, community visioning, and conservation. Before joining EPR, he served as the County Planner for Shenandoah County, Virginia, where he led the development of a comprehensive plan balancing preservation with strategic investment. His approach is deeply rooted in public engagement, ensuring communities are active participants in shaping their future.
His contributions to planning have been recognized with the 2023 APA Virginia Distinguished New Professional Award and the 2024 Conservation Leader Award from the Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District. Since 2021, he has served as the Shenandoah Valley Section Director for APA Virginia and teaches Townscape Planning for Rural-Urban Partnerships at UVA.
Tyler’s expertise spans comprehensive planning, transportation planning, conservation, and zoning reform. His analytical approach integrates data-driven decision-making, GIS analysis, and capital impact modeling to ensure sustainable community growth.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
- Shenandoah 2045: A Future Together Comprehensive Plan (Shenandoah County, VA)
- Historical Community Atlas (Shenandoah County, VA)
LAND USE & CONSERVATION PLANNING
- Cost of Community Services Study (Shenandoah County, VA)
- Baseline Documentation Reports (Shenandoah County Conservation Easement Authority)
- Value Per Acre Analysis (Shenandoah County, VA)
ZONING & ORDINANCE REFORMS
- Energy Ordinance Update (Shenandoah County, VA)
- Subdivision Ordinance Update (Shenandoah County, VA)
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
- Rural Rustic Scoring Tool (Shenandoah County, VA)
- Capital Impact Model (Shenandoah County, VA)
ENVIRONMENTAL & RESILIENCY PLANNING
- Shenandoah Watershed Heroes Program (Northern Shenandoah Valley Regional Commission, VA)
- Urban Heat Islands Mapping (EPA Project)
AWARDS & LEADERSHIP
- 2023 APA Virginia Distinguished New Professional Award
- 2024 Conservation Leader Award, Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District
- Shenandoah Valley Section Director, APA Virginia (Since 2021)
- Treasurer, Ruritan, Forestville-Quicksburg Club