Bio: Chris is a self-proclaimed information and interaction architect for complex decision-making processes. He’s a nationally-recognized Web developer and eParticipation practitioner, with a broad background in community planning and communication technologies. These skills, combined with many years of experience in Web development and consulting for urban planning projects, are what brings Urban Interactive Studio's mission – to enhance communication and improve decision-making in urban planning – to life. He is dedicated to finding unique ways to blend traditional and electronic mediums to successfully achieve critical communication goals. As UIS’ founder, Chris is closely involved in the day-to-day development of interactive Web and mobile applications, as well as EngagingPlans, a place-based, interactive Web site package for planning projects. He also designs effective online engagement projects and Social Media strategies for clients, and provides related training when needed.
Education: - M.S. Urban and Regional Planning, Technical University Berlin, Germany, 2006 - B.S. Urban and Regional Planning, Technical University Berlin, Germany, 2002
Key Publications: - “Promising Practices in Online Engagement” with Scott Bittle and Alison Kadlec, CAPE ,2009. Produced with support from Rockefeller Brothers Fund & the Kellogg Foundation - “Games and Deliberation” with Carrie Heeter and Alison Kadlec, CAPE , forthcoming 2011. Produced with support from Rockefeller Brothers Fund & the Kellogg Foundation - “Cross-media Public Participation”, Journal of the APA IT Division, 2007 - EngagingCities Blog, http://EngagingCities.com, 2009 - today
Past Assignments: - “Community Sandbox - Tools for community engagement and planning” – CommunityMatters Conference, Denver, CO - October 2010 - “Online Engagement in Urban Planning - Examples and Best Practices” – APA Colorado Training - March 2010 - “Promising Practices in Online Engagement” – eCitizenship Institute, Detroit, MI - November 2009 - “eParticipation – Overview” – Webinar, EBM Tools Network – March 2008 - “Cost-Effective and Cutting Edge Public Involvement Tools” – New Partners for Smart Growth, Washington, DC – February 2008 - “The GeoWeb: Planning in a World of Location Anywhere” – CommunityMatters Conference, Burlington, VT – October 2007
Bio: As a Senior Planner with the City of Eugene, Oregon, Terri works on public engagement and implementation projects for Envision Eugene, the City's 20 year growth plan. The visioning component of Envision Eugene marked a significant turning point in the way community members work together, raising the bar for engagement processes throughout the State of Oregon. Previously, Terri worked with neighborhood leaders, developers, and designers to improve the compatibility and quality of residential infill projects. Prior to joining the City of Eugene in 2006, Terri spent 8 years in land use consulting and 2 years managing transportation and land use projects for the Oregon Department of Transportation.
Education: University of Oregon, Master of Community and Regional Planning University of California at Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Psychology
Key Publications: Envision Eugene: Cultivating a New Approach to Public Involvement. EngagingCities.com, June 29, 2011 On-Line Open Houses Inform and Engage Between Project Milestones. EngagingCities.com, December 19, 2011
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