Todd Austin is a dedicated advocate for equitable access to spaces, community engagement, and transformative planning practices, drawing on his background in engagement, urban planning, and design. With a wealth of experience in transit and development projects, Todd has honed his expertise while working with leading consulting firms in the Twin Cities. Furthermore, he has made significant contributions to the public sector, managing grant programs and boards with a strong commitment to inclusive processes and fostering collaborative relationships with community organizations.

Todd’s passion for planning was sparked during his time at Lehigh University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. He furthered his education at the University of Minnesota, earning a Masters of Urban and Regional Planning. Throughout his career, Todd has demonstrated his skills in planning and facilitating engagement events and surveys, effectively establishing meaningful connections with community members. He utilizes design as a powerful tool for visual communication, employing maps, reports, and informational materials to convey ideas and proposals.

With a focus on place-making and community-scale planning projects, Todd aspires to leverage his skills and interests in engagement, design, and planning to serve communities. He is driven by the excitement of projects that prioritize enhancing community connections to essential resources and creating aesthetically pleasing spaces that cater to the diverse needs of the people they serve. Todd’s ultimate goal is to contribute to the betterment of communities by facilitating positive change and fostering environments that enable individuals to thrive.