Meredith Johnson
(215) 789-1901 meredith@johnsonplanning.com Austin, TX
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Owner | Johnson Planning & Preservation LLC
Historic Preservation University of Pennsylvania
February 2020 - Present | Austin, Texas
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Urban & Regional Planning Texas State University
SKILLS Adobe Creative Suite AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit ArcGIS, QGIS, Geoanalysis Budget Management Building Pathology Community Engagement Comprehensive Planning Cultural Resource Surveys Data Collection, Management Digital Content Creation Grant Writing Graphic Design, Web Design Heritage Tourism Material Investigations National, Local Nominations Program Impact Measurement Project, Team Management Stakeholder, Partner Relationships Zoning, Land Use Research
My goal is to strengthen the intersection of architectural history and urban planning through an examination of contemporary develop patterns as anticipated by a zoning codes, long range plans, and distinct area plans. By utilizing both preservation tools, such as materials analysis and archival research, with urban planning methods, like zoning effectiveness and community engagement, JPP is poised to be one of the leading female-owned preservation-planning firms in central Texas. Past Projects: 2022 City of Taylor Zoning Code Re-Write, Historic Preservation Specialist City of Hutto Comprehensive Plan Downtown, Historic Preservation Specialist City of Georgetown Historic Preservation Planning Consultant 2021 Planetizen Instructor, Historic Preservation for Urban Planners Kasa Living, Inc, Legal and Regulatory Analysis Consultant 2020 Tacony Community Development Corporation Special Projects Consultant Pro Bono Work: 2022 City of San Marcos Historic Preservation Month, Speaker Texas Downtown Speaker, Preparing Downtown for Developers & Investors 2020 South Street Headhouse District COVID-19 Re-Opening Plan and Design Guide
Adjunct Professor | Temple University, Tyler School of Art January 2019 - Present | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Courses: People, Places, and Environment - Undergraduate, General Education Planning Analysis - Undergraduate, Required, Community Development Urban Form & Design - Graduate, Elective, City & Regional Planning
Adjunct Professor | Rutgers University MARCH
AWARDS Temple University 2021 | AED Lectures and Exhibits Grant for Urban Design
University of Pennsylvania 2018 | Robin M. Beckett Travel Fund
Texas Chapter, APA 2018 | Project Planning Award: Development Code Update 2015, 2016 | Planning Excellence 2015 | Community of the Year
January 2020 - May 2022 | Camden, New Jersey Courses: Preservation Planning - Continuing Education course for a Preservation Certificate
Executive Director | East Falls Development Corporation April 2019 - February 2020 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania In the time with this 501(c)3 non-profit organization, I increased the organization’s transparency to the neighborhood, more than doubled event participation, and decreased storefront vacancy along the commercial corridors by more than 20%. - Established the neighborhood’s first Commercial Corridor Cleaning program - Planned public space improvements, issued RFPs, managed project budgets - Procured over $50,000 of grants to fund street cleaning and events - Managed over 30 volunteers across six committees and the Board - Organized neighborhood events, procured local business sponsorship