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}, Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. <br />E X C E P T 1 0 N A L S 0 L LI i 1 0 N S <br />w <br />LORRAINE TAPPEN, AICP <br />LEED Green Associate, Senior Planner <br />SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS <br />Ms. Tappen is a Senior Planner at Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. She has more than <br />eight years of experience in planning, including preparation of comprehensive plan <br />amendments, land development and zoning codes and community redevelopment plans. <br />PROJECT EXPERIENCE <br />Project Manager; As the single point of contact for clients, Ms. Tappen is fully <br />responsible for project activities and objectives. She reports the teams' progress, costs, <br />and schedule state, as well as any deviations from project milestones. She provides <br />maximum production and continuity through superior communication. <br />Comprehensive Planning; Ms. Tappen is a recognized leader and expert in Florida <br />growth management and preparation of comprehensive plan and comprehensive plan <br />amendments. Her work includes EARS, EAR -based Comprehensive Plan Amendments, <br />Capital Improvement Element Updates, Water Supply Facility Work Plans, and Public <br />School Facilities Elements. <br />Community Redevelopment; Ms. Tappen has prepared CRA Finding of Necessity <br />studies, CRA Plans, and coordinates redevelopment and revitalization projects. <br />EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORTS: <br />Martin County; The EAR proposed a more streamlined approach to overly complex <br />policies in the Martin County Comprehensive Plan first by evaluating the effectiveness of <br />the Active Residential Development Preference (ARDP) Planning system and second by <br />reviewing the existing Urban Service District policies. Conducted many charrettes and <br />public meetings throughout the County to gain input from the diverse group of <br />stakeholders within Martin County. HB 697 greenhouse gas reduction requirements <br />were also evaluated. <br />St. Lucie County; CGA prepared recommendations based upon public input and vision <br />exercise for comprehensive plan amendments regarding the most significant issues <br />facing St. Lucie County including rural lands, environmental protection, and economic <br />development. HB 697 greenhouse gas reduction requirements were also evaluated. <br />City of North Miami; Prepared the EAR to evaluate the Comprehensive Plans <br />responsiveness to community redevelopment initiatives, affordable housing, and <br />transportation concurrency management. <br />City of Pahokee; The EAR included how the comprehensive plan addressed Pahokee's <br />major issues such as affordable housing, upgrading utility lines, economic development <br />and hazard mitigation. <br />EDUCATION <br />Master in Urban and <br />Regional Planning, Florida <br />Atlantic University, <br />December 2002 <br />Bachelor of Science in <br />Political Science, University <br />of Miami, May 1988 <br />PROFESSIONAL <br />REGISTRATION <br />American Institute of <br />Certified Planners (AICP), <br />No. 019628 <br />Green Building Certification <br />Institute, LEED Green <br />Associate, No. 10215617 <br />AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES <br />Artist Selection Panelist, <br />Broward Cultural Council <br />Public Art and Design <br />Program, 2010 to present <br />Member, U.S. Green <br />Building Council, 2008 to <br />Present <br />Vice President, Florida <br />Atlantic Planning Society, <br />April 2001 to April 2002 <br />Page 3117 <br />