One of the core services provided by Planning is providing expertise in the field of urban planning to city leaders, citizens, developers, and other city staff. This division provides both current and long-range planning services to help create a community that enhances and protects the quality of life in College Station. These planning professionals implement, evaluate, and update the Comprehensive Plan through coordination, community engagement, evaluation of current conditions, identification of trends, and projection of future issues and opportunities related to the City's growth. In addition, Planning also monitors and coordinates development project activities from the early idea stages (pre-application conferences) to site plan review and final inspection.
Greenways is led by the Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways Planning Administrator. One of the core services provided by this unit is floodplain management, protection of open space and the provision for wildlife and plant habitats. This unit assists in providing trails within a greenway that serve to provide alternate transportation, as well as recreation and health benefits. Greenway trails also provide connections to parks, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, cultural and historical areas, and shopping centers.
GIS/Mapping is overseen by the Bicycle, Pedestrian, Greenways Planning Administrator and includes one GIS Technician and one Part-time GIS Technician. One of the core services provided by this unit is the accurate and timely maintenance of the base map, as well as efficient and precise mapping services. The Mapping unit provides support to internal customers by providing maps, graphics, and other presentation products, as needed. This unit is also responsible for keeping specific GIS layers current as changes occur due to updates to the Comprehensive Plan, platting activity, rezonings, annexation, etc.
Staff Information
Alyssa Halle-Schramm, AICP, LEED GA - Long Range Planning Administrator
Vacant - Land Development Planning Administrator
Rachel Lazo - Senior Planner
Vacant - Senior Planner
Vacant - Senior Planner
Jade Broadnax, AICP Candidate - Staff Planner
Jesse DiMeolo - Staff Planner
Ciarra Greer - Planning Technician
Jason Schubert, AICP - Transportation Planning Coordinator
Venessa Garza AICP - Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Planning Administrator
Julie Burden - GIS Analyst
Kibi Muhammaddi - GIS Technician