Team

Regional Planning Partners + Sustainable Community Strategies

Mission

Darin Dinsmore and Associates recently launched Sustainable Community Strategies, a new division focused on helping cities meet their AB 32 and SB 375 requirements. Together we encourage our clients to Think Globally, Plan Regionally, and Act Locally.

Our mission is to transform communities, cities and regions and inspire innovation in planning and sustainability. Collaboration and the creation of an environment that inspires innovation and ideas are central to our work. We offer a wide range of services that can be categorized as follows:

• Capacity Building and Partnership Services 
• Sustainability and Climate Action Services 
• Regional, City and Community Planning Services
• Placemaking and Prosperity Services 

Team

We draw from our group of eight in-house professionals and strong network of industry-leading experts to form a customized team that will meet the demands of your project.

Download Team Qualifications as PDF.

Darin Dinsmore
Professional Planner and Sustainability Consultant

Darin Dinsmore is an innovative and award-winning urban planner and landscape architect. His mission is to transform communities, cities, and regions and inspire innovation in planning and sustainability. He has spearheaded efforts to create the first bi-state regional sustainability framework with local climate action plans, and master planned two pilot LEED-ND pilot projects. He offers over 15 years of experience in helping communities to increase their livability and prosperity, reduce their ecological footprint and improve human and ecological health.

Download Darin Dinsmore's resume as PDF

Andy Plescia
Economic Development Consultant

Andy provides redevelopment planning and economic development advisory services with a focus on urban revitalization, housing, mixed-use and infill development activities.

Bruce Race
Urban Design + Architecture Consultant (website)

Bruce specializes in community-based planning and design, urban design, architecture, and comprehensive planning.  His innovative work with communities has earned him national acclaim and numerous awards.

Sarah Underhill
Graphic Designer + Project Manager

Sarah manages complex community projects and creates visually appealing plans and materials to capture ideas and communicate solutions.

Theresa Duggan
Community Organizer + Political Strategist

Theresa brings her energy, passion, and enthusiasm for community organizing to every project.  Her unique approach helps to build support for plans and innovation.

Adam Krivatsy
Senior Policy Advisor

Adam provides strategy and project oversight to ensure successful plan development and implementation.

Darren Campbell
Mountain Town Sustainability Consultant and Media Producer

Darren specializes in assisting resort communities in building social and natural capital. Darren also brings his skills in media production (video and audio) to enrich outreach campaigns and educate the public.  

Tamara White
Project Associate

Tamara works directly with communities to conduct research and background analysis, and specializes in organizational development and the creation of community-specific sustainability strategies.