Cameron Robertson
Regional Planner at Los Angeles County - Department of Regional Planning- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Global Urbanization and Regional Development
UCLA -
Urban Humanities
UCLA
Experience
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Los Angeles County - Department of Regional Planning
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Planner
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Jun 2019 - Present
I fulfill a dual role as a long-range planner and current planner for the Coastal Section within the Department of Regional Planning. My long-range planning function has been to develop and implement the Santa Monica Mountains North Area Plan and Community Standards District. As part of a three-person team, my responsibilities include developing and drafting policy in collaboration with local communities and stakeholders, conducting community meetings, analyzing development data, and coordinating with the LA County Board of Supervisors 3rd District and public agencies. My current planning functions are to review and permit development within the Santa Monica Mountains Coastal Zone and North Area, Catalina Island, and Marina del Rey. My current caseload includes: new ministerial and discretionary permitting within CA. Coastal Commission jurisdiction; Woolsey Fire reconstruction; public utility infrastructure; NBC Universal City and Universal Studios. Show less
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PBK
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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400 - 500 Employee
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Planner
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Nov 2018 - Jun 2019
As Planner for PBK's California team, I work with the State Director of Master Planning to develop Long-Range Master Plans for K-12 and Higher Education school districts statewide. In my role as planner I analyze state architectural plans, district financial and cost records, demographic trends, and facilities conditions to determine facility funding eligibility and school improvement priorities. I work with school administrators, teachers, parents, students and community stakeholders to create long-range plans for campus modernization that leverage existing assets, set strategic plans for 5 to 10-year capital campaigns, and create a vision for delivering long-term benefits and educational success. Show less
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Urban Planning Consultant
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
As Planning Consultant for the Riyadh office and Middle East region, my responsibilities include acting as masterplanner for a high-profile city building project, strategic planning for local, city and regional development, GIS management and coordination, project planning, works scheduling, RFP development and issuance, works package procurement and contract management, public resource analysis, budget oversight and cost planning, policy development, demographic and urban modeling, and technical site analysis. Served as acting liaison with public and private sectors and worked directly with client top management to deliver key short-term and long-term objectives. Show less
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UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation
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United States
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Graduate Student Researcher
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Part of a small research team that is creating a toolkit for project development along the Southern stretch of the Los Angeles River Greenway. Analyzing successful project precedents, we provide information and recommendations to community leaders and organizations who want to create open spaces and mobility infrastructure for their own neighborhoods, which are not part of the joint City and Army Corps of Engineers’ $2 billion Revitalization Plan. Part of a small research team that is creating a toolkit for project development along the Southern stretch of the Los Angeles River Greenway. Analyzing successful project precedents, we provide information and recommendations to community leaders and organizations who want to create open spaces and mobility infrastructure for their own neighborhoods, which are not part of the joint City and Army Corps of Engineers’ $2 billion Revitalization Plan.
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LA-Más
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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Nov 2014 - Sep 2015
Worked with interdisciplinary team to conceptualize, design, develop and implement innovative architectural works focused on community development and citizen-driven change. Contributed to various projects including the Reseda Pilot Project for Mayor Garcetti’s Great Streets Initiative, to the well-received A+D Museum Shelter exhibit which explored grassroots solutions to LA’s housing crisis, and to the Frogtown de Futuro report which directly engages development and demographic change in the Elysian Valley and proposes policy recommendations for smart community development. Show less
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Senior Designer
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Mar 2012 - Feb 2014
Responsible for all phases of design and construction, including project management, sourcing, public relations, and account management. Working directly under the firm’s two principles, I interfaced directly with clients and was responsible for all design, development and presentation materials, and construction drawings. Collaborated directly with our in-shop fabricators, coordinating installation and site work, sourcing and purchasing project materials and equipment. Permitted projects with the Department of Buildings and Safety in cooperation with architects, engineers, and sub-contractors. Drove all media and press materials for greater exposure. Show less
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C-Lab / Volume Magazine
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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Design and Research Intern
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
Attained, managed, and created content for Volume Magazine, Issue #24. Worked closely with contributors and was in charge of administration and public relations for C-Lab. Participated in the conceptualization, development, construction and installation of work at the New Museum and the Storefront for Art and Architecture. Worked on development and funding strategies for the non-profit lab. Attained, managed, and created content for Volume Magazine, Issue #24. Worked closely with contributors and was in charge of administration and public relations for C-Lab. Participated in the conceptualization, development, construction and installation of work at the New Museum and the Storefront for Art and Architecture. Worked on development and funding strategies for the non-profit lab.
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California Polytechnic State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor - Architecture Summer Career Workshop
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May 2009 - Jul 2009
Instructed independent class of 16 high school students in an intensive 4-week in-residence workshop where participants were presented an in-depth view of architecture through hands-on experience in studio design exercises, lectures, projects, and field trips. Instructed independent class of 16 high school students in an intensive 4-week in-residence workshop where participants were presented an in-depth view of architecture through hands-on experience in studio design exercises, lectures, projects, and field trips.
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Chamberlin Architects
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Architectural Intern
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May 2008 - Sep 2008
Contributed to conceptual, schematic, construction, and completion phases of multiple projects at multiple scales. Projects included museum typologies. Developed site plans, schematic plans and drawings, basic construction drawings, renderings, punch lists, hardware schedules, building analysis, and participated in client meetings and bidding processes. Contributed to conceptual, schematic, construction, and completion phases of multiple projects at multiple scales. Projects included museum typologies. Developed site plans, schematic plans and drawings, basic construction drawings, renderings, punch lists, hardware schedules, building analysis, and participated in client meetings and bidding processes.
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Education
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2014 - 2016
University of California, Los Angeles
Master’s Degree, Urban and Regional Planning -
2004 - 2009
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor’s Degree, Architecture
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