JEAN CARR, LEED AP

Jean has worked in the planning and environmental documentation field for over 16 years. With experience in both the private and public sectors, Jean understands the complexities and subtleties of the land development process. Her background provides the knowledge and perspective necessary to manage all project elements from feasibility analysis through site planning, environmental review, and land use permit issuance. Jean understands the importance of well-planned and executed projects in reducing her clients’ stress and expediting the approval process. Her well-honed code analysis skills and creative approach to problem-solving help her craft solutions that meet the goals of her clients and obtain the support of review agencies.

She has successfully assisted a broad range of clients to achieve their project goals. Jean's experience includes facilitation of public outreach efforts and work groups focused on solving specific issues. Jean is well-versed in both the NEPA and SEPA environmental regulations and has extensive experience coordinating complex environmental permitting projects. Her approach is to maintain involvement in projects throughout the planning and design phases to assist in identifying opportunities to avoid or minimize impacts and ease the permitting process.

Expertise
• Facilitation of the Entitlements Process
• Site Feasibility Investigation
• Project Layout and Design
• Environmental Analysis
• Community Planning
• Public Outreach

Education/Certification
MS, Public Administration, The Evergreen State College 1997 BS, Environmental Policy & Assessment, Huxley College of Environmental Studies, WWU, 1990

A Favorite Quote
"Begin each day as if you were doing it on purpose."

Favorite Word
Possibility

Favorite Tree
Ginko

Favorite Vacations
Anything way out of the norm with lots of adventure. An extended education trip to Belize was great- including crossing a flooded river in a traditional dug out canoe (and the whisky a local shared on the other side!). And a mule trip down the side of a cliff to get to the old leprosy colony in Molokai, Hawaii is still one of my most vivid memories.

Favorite Project of All Time
Redevelopment of Salishan, a low income housing project in Tacoma.