Landscape Architect Economic Development

Michael I. Burt, AIA **** S. Wallace Street 773-***-****

Chicago, Illinois. 60620 adpt08@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION Illinois Institute of Technology

Professional Master of Architecture

June 1992

University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Science Landscape Architect

May 1980

University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

Graduate Coursework, Urban Design & Safety

September 1983

Licensed Registered Architect - Illinois

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Rich, diverse professional background, including education, grant making, community relations and communications.

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, detail-oriented, problem solver, willing to take initiative and function as team leader.

Creative ability to design programs and initiatives that are clearly defined, results oriented, and effective.

Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to build collaboration to address critical issues.

Excellent writer with proven research and analytical skills, able to comprehend complex information.

Confident public speaker, professional, diplomatic, and articulate.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CITY OF CHICAGO, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Architect

Department of Housing & Department of Planning January 1989 – June 2021

Develop construction policies and programs that impact Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Gather and prioritize neighborhood development requests; coordinated legal aspects of land acquisition; worked in partnership with other departments to promote and coordinate city community development and revitalization programs.

Collaborate with government financial personnel, Architectural firms, and Contractors to evaluate engineering project scope, including analyzing construction documents and hard cost projections.

Review design and construction documents for single, multi-family and senior housing for compliance with City and State building codes. Review and approve final construction documents for compliance with HUD and ADA.

Manage construction and infrastructure budget for city-approved housing projects.

Prepare final construction approval letter and closing documents on behalf of the Construction & Compliance Division.

Leveraged public dollars with private funds to develop new, mixed-income rental and homeownership residential units in low-and moderate-income areas of Chicago.

Negotiate prepare and interpret documents related to land acquisition.

Analyze appraisals and land market conditions for the purpose of determining value.

Negotiate design and construction on behalf of the City with public/private entities.

Collaborate with major foundations and organizations appointed by the federal. government on the design and development of the historic transformation of public housing on Chicago’s southeast side, specifically Wells/Madden, Robert Taylor Homes, State way Gardens, and the Lakefront Project.

CITY OF CHICAGO, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Architect

Department of Housing & Economic Development January 1985 – January 1989-

Reviewed commercial application, construction documents and schematic and design drawings for multifamily housing, single family housings, and retail development.

Directed preparation of preliminary studies and assessments to indentify land use opportunities. Conducted research and analyses of development related topics including design, transit, economic development and feasibility studies.

Prepared drawings, elevations and sections for new commercial facades on Armitage Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue, Broadway Avenue) and industrial corridor expansions on Goose Island, Pullman Historic District.

Prepared signage and parking facility design per City standards.

CITY OF PRICHARD, PRICHARD, ALABAMA

Director of Community Development

Department of Community Development June 1982 -Nov. 1985

Managed the City of Prichard’s downtown revitalization plan and grants for infrastructure improvements and land assembly.

Supervised consultants under contract for public transportation improvement study for South Alabama Region to expand the Mobile Transit bus services.

Prepared and implemented annual $1.5 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) fund that included infrastructure improvements and single-family home repairs for seniors.

Conducted community hearings with the State of Alabama Highway for local I-210 connector and transit study to expand bus service to the outlining eight-mile area.

Prepared long range planning document technical for Prichard Housing Authority that identified housing rehabilitation target areas and new affordable housing development opportunities

Identified boundaries for two Enterprise Zone designations.

CITY OF MADISON, MADISON, WISCONSIN

Landscape Architect December 1981- November 1982

City Planning and Engineering Department

Prepared contract documents and design schematics for interior and exterior amenities for the construction of the $9 State Street and Henry Street Transit Mall.

Developed guidelines for lake front conservational projects.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Licensed Registered Architect - Illinois

American Institute of Architects ( AIA )

International Masonry Institute ( IMA )

United States Green Building Council ( USGBC )

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