Consulting

David Rouse draws on a long career in professional practice and applied research to provide strategic advisory services to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and firms seeking to develop and implement sustainable community planning and design solutions. Click on the links below for more information.

Prepare for Change: ProAct Now!

The world is changing rapidly: are you ready? Ben Hitchings, FAICP, principal of Green Heron Planning, LLC, and I are pleased to offer a consulting service designed to assist communities and organizations prepare for change. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, community stakeholders and elected officials may ask local governments how they are preparing for the next crisis. Now is the time to organize, both to chart a course beyond the current pandemic, and to proactively prepare for the shocks, stresses, challenges, and opportunities that the future will bring. Our methodology will enable your organization to sort through the myriad of social, technological, economic, and environmental trends that are driving change in today’s world and prepare for those that are most relevant to your community.

Areas of Expertise

Awards

Project Examples

Robert Kerns, AICP

During David’s time at WRT, he “set the bar” for the planning practice in promoting citizen participation, sustainability, and creating plans that would be implemented to address the unique needs of communities. He led by example how planners in the firm needed to work to create the highest quality planning processes and products.

Robert Kerns

Development Division Chief, City of Alexandria, VA

James Cowhey, AICP

Because of the nature of the (consulting) relationship it is difficult for me to consider a consultant as “one of us.” Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is a very unique and special place. It is much more spatially and culturally complex than most non-residents understand. David Rouse understands Lancaster County as well as anyone. I believe David cares as much about this place as we do. His assistance has been invaluable in our work to communicate the aspirations of our people. He is “one of us.”

James Cowhey, AICP

Executive Director (retired), Lancaster County Planning Commission

Garner Stoll, AICP

David is an experienced and knowledgeable professional with a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of sustainable city planning. His broad experience and training allows him to comfortably link diverse subjects such as landscape architecture, green infrastructure, environmental planning, economic development, social equity, and the fiscal implications of planning decisions. David’s vast experience and knowledge helped create a plan (Imagine Austin) that integrates these diverse subjects into one seamless document.

Garner Stoll

Development Services Director, Fayetteville, AR