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Robert RiveraSenior PlannerRobert Rivera is a senior planner with over ten years of experience in land use planning, zoning implementation, and long-range policy development across California. He most recently served as a Senior Planner with the City of Berkeley, where he managed complex planning initiatives integrating land use policy, housing strategy, municipal code updates, and environmental compliance.
Robert served as Project Manager for the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan, leading a multi-year corridor planning effort involving zoning ordinance amendments, development feasibility analysis, and extensive public and stakeholder engagement. His work focused on translating technical studies and policy direction into implementable regulatory frameworks aligned with state housing law and local planning objectives. Throughout his career, Robert has supported jurisdictions through both current and long-range planning efforts, including entitlement review, General Plan amendments, environmental review, and development forecasting. He previously held planning positions with the City of San Jose and County of San Benito, where he managed projects from application through entitlement and monitored compliance of CEQA mitigation measures. Robert is recognized for his data-driven approach to planning and his ability to communicate complex technical information through GIS analysis, visualizations, and clear policy recommendations for decision-makers, commissions, and the public. His experience includes interdepartmental coordination, consultant management, and preparation of staff reports and implementation strategies supporting long-term community goals. Project Experience Highlights
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