| Thomas Brown, Senior Associate
Experience
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates
Senior Associate, 2008- Present
Associate Project Manager, 2004-2008
Review of Zoning Parking Requirements, Washington, D.C.
2007 -
- Led review of current District of Columbia zoning requirements
and on-street parking management practices. Conducted a review
of zoning Best Practices and led an analysis of potential recommendations
for zoning requirement changes. Reviewed project findings in
presentation to District Zoning Taskforce Working Group before
drafting final recommendations.
Lower Manhattan Parking Management
- Curb Regulation - Led Data Collection efforts in documenting
existing curb regulations along all Lower Manhattan streets
for incorporation into GIS database of real-time curb-parking
supplies for the district.
- City Employee Parking Management Led a Best Practice review
of comparable cities efforts to mitigate the impact of City
employee vehicles on district curb space. Unique curb and off-street
parking constraints in Lower Manhattan has led to a practice
of providing City employees with on-street permits. The practice
has led to an inordinately high level of drive-alone commute
rates within Lower Manhattan, further constricting space availability
on local streets.
Downtown Parking Study, Ann Arbor, MI 2006-07
- Phase I - Led Data Collection and Analysis tasks for comprehensive
inventory and occupancy surveys of public on- and off-street
parking facilities, authored final report summarizing findings.
- Phase II Developed policy framework for public outreach
and stakeholder discussions, drafted policy recommendations
and strategic actions culminating in a comprehensive parking
policy for downtown district. All recommendations adopted June
2007.
Ben Franklin Parkway Parking and Circulation Study, Philadelphia,
PA 2005-06
- Led parking tasks for comprehensive review of parking and
circulation needs along historic urban parkway. Conducted inventory
and occupancy surveys of on- and off-street parking spaces within
study area containing multiple world-class cultural institutions.
Projected parking demand for library and art museum expansion
as well as arrival of new art museum. Presented, and led discussion
of, findings during public workshop.
Residential Permit Parking Feasibility Study, Brooklyn,
NY - 2005-06
- Directed data collection, and performed data analysis, for
parking turnover survey in three downtown Brooklyn neighborhoods.
Analyzed findings and developed options for implementation of
Residential Parking Permit program in each neighborhood. Presented
findings to neighborhood associations, city officials, and stakeholder
groups.
Transportation Master Plan, Trenton, NJ - 2004-05
- Outlined a set of strategic actions and performance measures
for the transportation component of an updated City Master Plan.
Authored sub-area transportation plans for redevelopment zones
identified by the City.
Lot Inventory and Conditions Assessment, Albany, NY -
2004
- Produced facility profiles for 30 Park and Ride facilities
serving Capital District Transportation Authority commuter bus
routes.
Lower Manhattan Street Management, NYC - 2004
- Led field research into transportation issues pertaining
to Lower Manhattan redevelopment for New York City DOT, including
assessment of street functions and capacities, on-street parking
utilization and turnover, and use of "agency business" placards
by City employees.
Parking Policy Evaluation, Philadelphia, PA - 2004
- Produced existing conditions report, summarizing existing
parking supply and occupancy data for Philadelphia's Center
City. Conducted stakeholder interviews, summarized findings,
and facilitated pubic workshop as part of outreach efforts.
Previous Experience
U.S. General Services Administration, New York, NY
Student Trainee, 20022004
- Developed Community Profiles for development projects
- Researched Feasibility Studies for development projects
Associations
American Planning Association Member
Congress of the New Urbanism Board Member, CNU New York
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