Staff


 

John J. Behan, AICP, Principal - jbehan@behanplanning.com

John J. Behan, AICP, is a principal with Behan Planning and Design. After practicing for twelve years, first as a city planner, then as a partner in a larger planning and design firm, Mr. Behan began his independent consulting planning practice in 1995 and formed Behan Planning Associates in 1998. Mr. Behan's work, which he considers creative collaborations with his clients and their constituencies, has been recognized with several national planning and conservation awards. His professional practice emphasizes turning knowledge into action and includes public involvement as integral to successful community planning initiatives. Mr. Behan's experience includes environmental reviews under NEPA, SEQR, and MEPA, comprehensive planning at a municipal, multi-community, and regional scale, waterfront revitalization, greenway and open space, and resource conservation planning, grant writing, and economic development planning projects.

Cynthia A. Behan, LA, Senior Design Associate - cbehan@behanplanning.com

Cynthia Behan is a consulting landscape architect for residential, commercial, institutional, open space and community planning projects. Her experience includes site planning and design for residential, commercial and institutional clients, as well as community parks and trail system planning and design. Cynthia's practice integrates community planning with design of public spaces. She brings her background in biology and ecology and understanding of plant materials into her practice at the site, neighborhood, and community scale. Cynthia particularly enjoys collaborations with other professionals and finding creative design solutions for both public and private clients.

Mike Welti, AICP, Director of Planning Services - mwelti@behanplanning.com

Mike Welti is a certified community planner who has over twelve years of professional experience in both the public and private sectors with expertise in comprehensive and master planning, integrated land use and transportation planning, zoning and subdivision regulations, design guidelines, and SEQR compliance. His areas of specialization include: public participation strategies and meeting facilitation, agricultural preservation and open space conservation, growth management, urban design, transportation planning, recreation and trail planning, and grantsmanship. Mr. Welti has lead dynamic and successful planning projects for communities and public agencies throughout New York State.

Michael B. Allen, Senior Planner - mallen@behanplanning.com

Michael Allen began his independent planning consulting practice in 2002 with the formation of Bailliere Consulting where he was Principal until joining Behan Planning and Design. His experience includes land use planning SEQR and GEIS reviews, developing zoning codes, build out analysis and design standards. As an architect, Mr. Allen has worked for noted international firms including Skidmore Owings Merrill, P.C. in London; Einhorn Yaffee Prescott, A/E, P.C. in Albany, N.Y.; as well as preservation architects Badger & Associates in Manchester, VT. Before moving to New York State, Mr. Allen served on the Planning Commission for the Town of Dorset, VT, and has a strong personal interest in community revitalization and land use planning projects.

Rick Lederer-Barnes, GIS Specialist / Environmental Planner - rlederer@behanplanning.com

Rick Lederer-Barnes has a background in geological sciences and environmental consulting. He maintains and manages all Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and analysis products within the firm, as well as providing photography and photo simulation services. He also provides professional planning services in the areas of geological and environmental review, brownfield assessment, economic development, and community visioning, and assists with development and marketing.

Jennifer Fredenburg, Community Planner / Landscape Designer - jfredenburg@behanplanning.com

Jennifer Fredenburg provides professional service in the areas of landscape architecture, greenway and open space planning, urban design, community and master planning, and site design. Her background is in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including technical support of planning and engineering projects, programming, needs assessments, inventories, and analysis.

Nicole Witham, Office Manager - nwitham@behanplanning.com

Nicole Witham coordinates all aspects of internal office work, including office administration, client billing, contract coordination, project development, purchasing, and scheduling. She also assists with report writing and review.

Kensey Goodspeed, Administrative Assistant - kgoodspeed@behanplanning.com

Kensey Goodspeed assists with general office administration, project work, client development, scheduling, and marketing materials. She also assists in handling correspondence and client relations.

 

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