Associate Planner
Alexis Farrell
Alexis is an Associate Planner who serves communities by conducting site plan reviews, community engagement, and data analysis, as well as grant writing, GIS mapping, and zoning administration. Prior to becoming a planner, Alexis worked in the nonprofit sector in Detroit, supporting community organizations by connecting them to funding and pro-bono services.
Alexis is skilled in offering concise, data-driven analysis for communities to better understand where needs and opportunities for growth exist and crafting innovative, community-informed solutions. Born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, she is enthusiastic about serving resilient communities and sees potential in all places.
Alexis holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Relations and Policy with a minor in Economics from Michigan State University.
Back to people“
My ultimate goal is collaborating with communities to take advantage of existing assets to reach their vision of creating more equitable, sustainable, and thriving places. Being able to see how this work shows up on the ground is the most rewarding experience. I love seeing how people find value in planning through the projects we work on- whether that’s a new park or trail, safer and more accessible transit, or a revitalized downtown.
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