As leader of WRT’s comprehensive planning practice, John drives major community planning and growth management efforts in diverse settings nationwide, including environmentally sensitive areas, communities known for their outstanding quality of life, and growing communities striving to contain sprawl. He also creates strategies for revitalizing and redeveloping downtowns and waterfront resort areas. John is particularly adept at creating consensus among competing interests and in communicating Smart Growth planning concepts to diverse audiences.
JFernsler@wrtdesign.com