Jim Bergdoll
Brownfield Revitalization Consultant at Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR)- Claim this Profile
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Rich Howard
Jim has a deep understanding of the social, economic, and environmental issues involved in affordable housing development. He took the risk of developing a Brownfield and was able to obtain government grants to supplement Habitat for Humanity East Bay's donated funds. This paid off in 54 units of affordable housing in the Edes Avenue area, which benefitted in so many ways from the finished project. Jim has the ability to focus on the end goal of providing affordable housing within budget and schedule constraints while nurturing positive relationships with all people involved - from federal, state, and local government agencies to nonprofits, the local community, and consultants. Working with Jim as a consultant to HHEB was a rewarding experience and one of the most satisfying of my consulting career.
Jack Blake
It has been great working with Jim to make a difference in the East Ocean View community. I look forward to working with Jim to help this neighborhood reach its potential through consistent personal involvement & commitment. His ability to see past the current conditions & potential obstacles is very refreshing. Too often we convince ourselves the expectations are too high or it is too much work instead of focusing on the goal. His optimism is contagious!
Joel Mackey, NCC, Esq.
Jim possesses strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. He is resourceful and takes great initiative in fulfilling his responsibilities.
Rich Howard
Jim has a deep understanding of the social, economic, and environmental issues involved in affordable housing development. He took the risk of developing a Brownfield and was able to obtain government grants to supplement Habitat for Humanity East Bay's donated funds. This paid off in 54 units of affordable housing in the Edes Avenue area, which benefitted in so many ways from the finished project. Jim has the ability to focus on the end goal of providing affordable housing within budget and schedule constraints while nurturing positive relationships with all people involved - from federal, state, and local government agencies to nonprofits, the local community, and consultants. Working with Jim as a consultant to HHEB was a rewarding experience and one of the most satisfying of my consulting career.
Jack Blake
It has been great working with Jim to make a difference in the East Ocean View community. I look forward to working with Jim to help this neighborhood reach its potential through consistent personal involvement & commitment. His ability to see past the current conditions & potential obstacles is very refreshing. Too often we convince ourselves the expectations are too high or it is too much work instead of focusing on the goal. His optimism is contagious!
Joel Mackey, NCC, Esq.
Jim possesses strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. He is resourceful and takes great initiative in fulfilling his responsibilities.
Rich Howard
Jim has a deep understanding of the social, economic, and environmental issues involved in affordable housing development. He took the risk of developing a Brownfield and was able to obtain government grants to supplement Habitat for Humanity East Bay's donated funds. This paid off in 54 units of affordable housing in the Edes Avenue area, which benefitted in so many ways from the finished project. Jim has the ability to focus on the end goal of providing affordable housing within budget and schedule constraints while nurturing positive relationships with all people involved - from federal, state, and local government agencies to nonprofits, the local community, and consultants. Working with Jim as a consultant to HHEB was a rewarding experience and one of the most satisfying of my consulting career.
Jack Blake
It has been great working with Jim to make a difference in the East Ocean View community. I look forward to working with Jim to help this neighborhood reach its potential through consistent personal involvement & commitment. His ability to see past the current conditions & potential obstacles is very refreshing. Too often we convince ourselves the expectations are too high or it is too much work instead of focusing on the goal. His optimism is contagious!
Joel Mackey, NCC, Esq.
Jim possesses strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. He is resourceful and takes great initiative in fulfilling his responsibilities.
Rich Howard
Jim has a deep understanding of the social, economic, and environmental issues involved in affordable housing development. He took the risk of developing a Brownfield and was able to obtain government grants to supplement Habitat for Humanity East Bay's donated funds. This paid off in 54 units of affordable housing in the Edes Avenue area, which benefitted in so many ways from the finished project. Jim has the ability to focus on the end goal of providing affordable housing within budget and schedule constraints while nurturing positive relationships with all people involved - from federal, state, and local government agencies to nonprofits, the local community, and consultants. Working with Jim as a consultant to HHEB was a rewarding experience and one of the most satisfying of my consulting career.
Jack Blake
It has been great working with Jim to make a difference in the East Ocean View community. I look forward to working with Jim to help this neighborhood reach its potential through consistent personal involvement & commitment. His ability to see past the current conditions & potential obstacles is very refreshing. Too often we convince ourselves the expectations are too high or it is too much work instead of focusing on the goal. His optimism is contagious!
Joel Mackey, NCC, Esq.
Jim possesses strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail. He is resourceful and takes great initiative in fulfilling his responsibilities.
Credentials
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AICP Certified
American Institute of Certified PlannersJul, 1995- Nov, 2024 -
AICP
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
Experience
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Center for Creative Land Recycling (CCLR)
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Brownfield Revitalization Consultant
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Oct 2022 - Present
Assisting and advising developers using Equitable Community Revitalization Grants from the California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control. Assisting and advising developers using Equitable Community Revitalization Grants from the California Dept. of Toxic Substances Control.
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Neighborhood Development Ministries
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Non-profit Organization Management
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Member Board of Directors
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Mar 2009 - Present
Mission: Build capacity in faith-based organizations to revitalize their neighborhoods by providing project formation, technical assistance, and financing with a network of partners for real estate, and social enterprise development. Website: https://www.ndministries.org/ Vision: We envision flourishing neighborhoods fostered by redemptive, restorative, and revitalizing community development practices through a partnership of local ministries and mission-aligned practitioners. We value GREAT Neighborhoods: Grassroots: By and for the community. Restorative: Seeking wholeness in new life. Economic: Supporting entrepreneurs and enterprises. Accessible: Inclusive of a wide range of residents. Together: In mutual support and neighborliness. We offer these planning models: Gathering and Event Space Retail and Commercial Hubs Enterprise and Co-working Centers Affordable and Workforce Housing Training and Education Facilities Show less
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Consultant for Housing and Community Development
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Jul 1997 - Present
Housing policy and program planning, real estate development: -California state housing policy implementation -- streamlining, density bonus, mixed-income projects, and rezoning. -Land Acquisition and Entitlements -Government and private grants/financing -- Local, State, Federal. -Affordable housing development -- various private and non-profit models; -Intentional communities and cohousing -- research, planning, finance, site acquisition; -Church property redevelopment -- strategic analysis, planning, financing. Show less
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Planning Consulting
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Housing Planner
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Jan 2015 - Mar 2022
Recent work: Housing development site inventory/zoning/capacity analysis for four Bay Area cities; Housing stakeholder interviews and community workshop preparations; Constraints to housing production analysis; Past Housing Element goal assessment and creation of new 8-year goals; Housing Overlay Zone preliminary assessment; Other management of Housing Element updates and housing related planning projects. Recent work: Housing development site inventory/zoning/capacity analysis for four Bay Area cities; Housing stakeholder interviews and community workshop preparations; Constraints to housing production analysis; Past Housing Element goal assessment and creation of new 8-year goals; Housing Overlay Zone preliminary assessment; Other management of Housing Element updates and housing related planning projects.
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City of Dublin, CA
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Planner - Housing
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Apr 2019 - Dec 2021
Coordinating affordable housing programs and implementation; providing research, policy planning support as needed; Coordinating new project development. Coordinating affordable housing programs and implementation; providing research, policy planning support as needed; Coordinating new project development.
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Alameda County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Housing and Planning Policy Development Contract
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Jul 2018 - Feb 2019
Temporary Contract with County Planning Department -Prepared comprehensive workplan for implementation of State housing legislation; -Updated Density Bonus ordinance and procedures; Implemented SB 35, Housing Accountability Act, Supportive Housing, and Annual Report. -Reviewed current policy and conditions, researched additional actions the County will consider to meet the RHNA production. Temporary Contract with County Planning Department -Prepared comprehensive workplan for implementation of State housing legislation; -Updated Density Bonus ordinance and procedures; Implemented SB 35, Housing Accountability Act, Supportive Housing, and Annual Report. -Reviewed current policy and conditions, researched additional actions the County will consider to meet the RHNA production.
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Alameda County
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Housing Programs Development Contract
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Temporary Contract with County Department of Housing and Community Development. Coordinated launch of new affordable housing programs for affordable homeownership project finance, Down Payment Assistance, and Home Preservation/repair. Temporary Contract with County Department of Housing and Community Development. Coordinated launch of new affordable housing programs for affordable homeownership project finance, Down Payment Assistance, and Home Preservation/repair.
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Housing Hampton Roads
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South Hampton Roads, VA: Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth...
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Director of Real Estate and Government Programs
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2013
Tripled the organization's affordable housing project pipeline Tripled the organization's affordable housing project pipeline
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Habitat for Humanity East Bay
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Acquisition and Government Relations
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Jul 2009 - May 2011
Strategic planning, property acquisition, government relations and financial strategy.
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Director of Real Estate Development
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May 2000 - Jul 2009
-Entitlements, Community Acceptance, Project Design-Supervision of Project Managers and other support staff.
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Urban Designer/Planner
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1991 - 1997
Current Planning and Long Range Planning: Design Review, Project Review; Urban Design for Hunters Point Naval Shipyard redevelopment and other special projects; Neighborhood/Area Planning and rezoning; application processing. Current Planning and Long Range Planning: Design Review, Project Review; Urban Design for Hunters Point Naval Shipyard redevelopment and other special projects; Neighborhood/Area Planning and rezoning; application processing.
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Education
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UC Berkeley College of Environmental Design
MCP, Urban Design, Land Use Planning -
University of Virginia
BS, Architecture -
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American Institute of Certified Planners
AICP, Planning, Affordable Housing, Urban Design
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