LUGALIA Collins Mido,P.O. Box 7083-00200,

NAIROBI.Contact: +254725138018

Email: collinsmido@gmail.com

PROFILE SUMMARY:

Highly organized and self-motivated City Planner with 5 years of progressive experience in municipal planning/community development primarily in county and city government complemented with expertise knowledge in environmental planning regulations & resources and modern practices & principles of city/urban planning. Profound knowledge in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting environmental, zoning and other city planning data through effective field investigations, surveys and research skills. Extremely competent in engaging project sponsors or stakeholders to address environmental planning activities of water resources; storm water management and sewage treatment programs. Possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with development Planning Authorities, City County, staff, and residents while efficiently negotiating with government officials, financial institutions and community organizations. Able to effectively develop relationships with municipalities, community stakeholders, regulatory bodies, commissions, local governments, contractors, property owners, fellow workers and the general public. Strong familiarity with Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) programs and National Environment and Management Authorities (NEMA) regulations.

RELATED COURSES AND SKILLS:

1. PLANNING: Relevant courses include; Land use planning, Municipal/County planning,

Physical planning, Urban development, Urban governance, land economics, advocacy

planning, housing and housing economics, planning for water and sewerage, GIS and

mapping, utility planning, planning history and philosophy, planning law, environmental

law, planning practice, studio (site analysis, site design and urban design), policy analysis

and implementation methods and site infrastructure.

2. TECHNICAL: Proficient in Windows as well as Macintosh environments.

Design skills: including graphic, document, 2D and 3D representation.

Architectural Technology courses: Land Surveying Fundamentals, Drafting

Fundamentals, Proficient with AutoCAD, ArchiCAD and Google Sketch-up.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. OPERATIONS MANAGER, ECOGEO CONSULT LIMITED, ( March 2014 to Present) (Company Contacts +254 721 865 465)

Formulate and apply Local area plans, subdivisions, amalgamations and processing procedures to review the development project proposals and affordable housing projects/programs; advice developers regarding processes for building permits, and occasionally procure business licenses for clients in various locations throughout the City for compliance with city zoning regulations.

Act as project manager for complex planning projects, including analyzing and evaluating site and architectural plans, performing technical review for project plans and applications and making appropriate recommendations. (Examples, Oversaw construction of the new NAKUMATT Lavington green, Sewer Lines in Villa Franca, Civil works in South B area etc)

Advice architects, builders, contractors and the general public regarding the implementation and interpretation of applicable City development regulations; and in some cases help applicants with minor projects exempted from development application.

Discuss purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, and community use, with planning officials; prepare environmental impact reports applying to specific private planning projects and programs.

Review formal applications from developers, development proposals, construction plans and as-built plan applications for compliance with appropriate regulations and policies; participate in professional group meetings to know about new trends and innovations in the field of urban planning and affordable housing.

Prepare and present planning reports for Architects, Property developers, and Organizations and submitting to the County Planning Authorities (Technical meetings) and attend meetings relating to development applications, variances, appeals, zoning amendments.

Maintain and analyze data required for community planning as well as participate in the review development, revision and maintenance of general plan elements, environmental impact reports, plans, and ordinances and other policies and procedures.

Assisting the construction manager in preparing schedule for all projects and ensuring appropriate filing of all paperwork are done before the contract deadline.

Maintained and documented reports on a daily basis regarding the projects assigned to various individuals; progress, schedule, budgeting and forecasting.

2. ASSISTANT URBAN PLANNER; SPATIAL DESIGNS SOLUTION LTD (August 2013 to February 2014) (Company Contact +254 721 513 351)

Prepared applications for residential, commercial and industrial development; evaluate alternatives and conformance with City planning policies, bylaws, ordinances, and National Government regulations.

Compiled, organized, and analyzed planning data on economic, social, and physical factors affecting land use, using statistical methods as well as recommended governmental measured factors affecting land use, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation in Manda Bay in Lamu County.

Coordinating with the City Planners, City Engineer, building officials, and other officials in matters relating to planning and zoning and development in the City.

Consulted with the public, developers, architects, engineers, realtors, and City officials regarding land use development, sign code, variances, general planning and zoning and subdivision ordinance information.

Assessed and prepared planning reports/recommendations regarding land use, infrastructure improvement, environmental requirements and other matters; analyzed planning issues and determined project schedules and priorities for the firm.

Attended the Planning Review Meeting for new development represented by various city departments such as engineering, building, power, police/military, water and sewer and fire departments.

Conducted site inspections under request by developers and property owners to determine the projects are in compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances; which included the preparation of written project analysis including identifying appropriate land use functions, design issues and environmental implications.

Reviewed construction plans for clients and architects zoning conditions and initiate corrective enforcement action as necessary, and draft amendments to city ordinances designed to facilitate community development objectives.

Prepared planning permit applications, planning scheme amendments and general planning submissions to relevant parties in compliance with the City Planning controls, regulations and legislation.

Developed strategies to promote economic and community development or efficient land use consistent with community goals as well as conducted review of various development applications including permits, site plans, and variance requests.

Identified community problems, issues and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning.

PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE INTERNSHIP (7 TH FEBRUARY 2013 – TO JULY 31 ST ) NAIROBI CITY COUNTY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT; NAIROBI CITY COUNTY.

With the guidance of my supervisor, I engaged in the following;

Attend technical meetings which review applications for residential, commercial and industrial development.

Conducted site surveys and formulate site design alternatives within the regulations of the Physical Planning Act CAP 286 and Nairobi city county by-laws and other planning policy documents.

Take part in the development of Nairobi City County MASTER PLAN 2013 Conduct research and analysis to prepare recommendations and reports on current

development petitions. Help advice builders, developers and property owners about ordinance requirements. Assist with literature searches and field studies. Conduct land use, demographic, and utility/public services research.

3. PLANNING INTERN APRIL – AUGUST 2011; MINISTRY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT.

With correspondences from the Department, I assisted with the following;

Assisted the Development control officer in duties relating to the physical planning policy and Redevelopment.

Took part in the preparation of the current National Spatial Plan

Prepared and updated zone maps, land use maps, and related maps based on data obtained from public records.

Took part in developing of base maps for SLUM UPGRADING Programs in settlements around Nairobi City.

Reviewed planning reports (Environmental Impact Assessments reports and Planning Briefs).

Compiled information and made recommendations on special studies with the guidance of my supervisor.

Worked with other interns and staff on advance planning issues including General Plan preparation, special studies, environmental assessments, annexations, and population projections.

General office applications and duties.

EDUCATION:Maseno University; BA (Hons); Urban and Regional Planning with Information Technology (2012).

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Certified Graduate member No.231, (K.I.P.) Kenya Institute of Planners

SUMMARY SET OF SKILLS

i. Strategic and spatial planning

ii. Project management and negotiation

iii. Policy development and implementation

iv. Legal advice

v. Site analysis

vi. Interpreting maps, plans and policies

vii. Understanding design, natural environments and heritage

viii. Development management

ix. Community engagement

x. Research and training

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

1. Mido C.L. (2013). Development Application Process: The Kenyan Planning Perspective. Unpublished.

2. Mido C.L. (2013). Participatory planning and web 2.0 technologies: A critical Evaluation. Unpublished.

3. Mido C.L. (2014). Planning with Imagination: Alternative visions for Planning ComplianceUnpublished.

4. Mido C.L. (2014). Urban Opportunities for Agriculture: Self Sufficiency or Sustainability?Unpublished

5. Mido C.L. (2015). Urban Planning Law in Kenya: An overview. Unpublished6. Mido C.L. (2015). Towns in Crisis: Kenyan Planning Dysfunction and Development management

Withdrawal. Unpublished7. Mido C.L. (2016). Re-evaluating the functionality of ‘Culture’ in urban planning. Unpublished

REFEREES:

1. Mr. Anthony Waweru Gathumbi.

Chief Officer, Land, Housing and Urban Development,

Kirinyaga County

P.O. Box 7083-00100

Nairobi-Kenya

Mobile: 0721 865 465

E-mail:tony.weru@gmail.com.

2. Mr. Patrick Analo Akivaga

Assistant Director, Urban design and Development

Nairobi City County

P.O. Box 30075

Mobile: 0721 242 989

E-mail: p.akivaga@gmail.com

3. Mr. Newton G. Karuri

Registered Physical Planner

Director, Spatial Designs Solution (15th Floor, City Hall Annex)

P.O. Box 8558-00100

Nairobi

E-mail: spatialds@gmail.com

Graduate Degree