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KTUA Key Personnel | Jacob Leon | Project Planner | Outreach Facilitator Jacob is responsible for network and facility design, public outreach, technical drafting and 3D modeling. He is an integral member of KTUA’s tactical urbanism team, raising public awareness of the benefits of thoughtful urban design, safe pedestrian and bicycle accessi- bility, and green infrastructure. His strong background in 3D modeling and graphic design allows him to produce effective digital and print media to communicate design concepts. His mobility planning projects include active transportation plans, complete streets plans, and bicycle and pedestrian master plans. These projects entail network and facility design, public outreach, technical drafting and 3D modeling. City of Santa Ana Complete Streets Plan Assisted the project team in branding the project by creating fun, attractive and unique logos and support graphics for flyers, postcards, and digital media. Assisted the team with all community outreach coordination, workshop support and Spanish translation. Assisted in developing pilot projects with a Complete Streets approach which empha- sizes safe access for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abil- ities. 3D models and support graphics were created to help communicate the designs. Assisted in developing a project film that showcases the project process from the initial three-day workshop to the development of the top ten pilot projects. EDUCATIONꢀBachelor of Landscape Architecture, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, 2013 REGISTRATIONCity of Grand Terrace Barton Road Thematic Streetscape Plan ꢀ2014, LEED Green Associate Assistant project manager responsible for developing the community engagement pro- cess, thematic conceptual designs, and 3D modeling exhibits. Responsible for day-to-day communication with the City, scheduling community engagement events, and provid- ing Spanish interpretation at those events. Jacob will assist with the development of a Green Street Toolbox that will support the City’s vision for a more sustainable future. AFFILIATIONS ꢀAmerican Society of Landscape Architects ꢀAssociation of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals City of Vista Emerald Drive and Townsite Complete Streets AWARDSSenior planner/outreach facilitator. Assisted with the development of complete street and traffic calming concepts to improve multi-modal access throughout the project corridors. Assisted in planning necessary exhibits for community workshops as well as attended all community workshops. Provided Spanish interpretation and translation. ꢀ2020 APA Inland Empire, Compre- hensive Plan- Large Jurisdiction, Prado Regional Park Master Plan ꢀ2020 APA San Diego Transportation Planning Award of Merit, City of National City INTRA-Connect Plan ꢀ2020 ASLA San Diego Award of Mer- it, San Jacinto Trails Master Plan ꢀ2019 APA California, Comprehensive Plan Small Jurisdiction; 2019 APA Inland Empire Comprehensive Plan Small Jurisdiction, San Jacinto Trails Master Plan, Award of Excellence ꢀ2019 APA Central Coast; 2018 AP- WA-California Central Coast Project of the Year, Special Studies Under $2M Category; Goleta BMP Award of Excellence City of Atascadero El Camino Real Downtown Traffic Calming and Corridor Plan Senior planner/outreach facilitator. Assisted with the development of complete street, traffic calming, and placemaking concepts to improve multi-modal access throughout the project corridor. Assisted in planning necessary exhibits for community workshops. City of National City SMART Foundation Assisted the project manager in the preparation of documents needed for city-wide walk audits and community workshops such as maps, posters, and surveys. Spanish transla- tion and assistance for all written products and during workshops was also provided. All information gathered was transferred to GIS for future analysis. Helped develop pilot projects throughout the study area with an emphasis on art and with a Complete Streets approach which emphasizes safe access for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities. 3D models and graphics were created to help communi- cate the designs. ꢀ2019 APA Central Coast-Paso Robles BMP Award of Merit ꢀ2019 APA San Diego Achievement Award, Transportation Planning, City of Vista Townsite Dr. Corridor Study ꢀ2019 SCAG Sustainability Award for Active, Healthy and Safe Communi- ties; and 2019 APA OC Transportation Planning Merit Award: City of Santa Ana - Central Complete Streets Plan City of San Diego City Heights Urban Greening Plan Assisted the project manager in developing materials for community workshops such as charts, maps, and surveys. Data from community surveys was digitized and transferred to GIS for future analysis. Spanish translation and assistance for all written products and during workshops was also provided. Helped develop pilot projects throughout the study area with an emphasis on storm water Best Management Prac- tices (BMPs) and urban forestry. 3D models and graphics were created to help commu- nicate the designs.SPECIAL SKILLS ꢀSpanish Fluency