Principal Planner
Andrea Hendrick
Andrea Hendrick is an accomplished urban planner and GIS analyst with over a decade of experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Her work includes zoning ordinance and policy development, using advanced spatial analysis and community engagement to guide decision making. She also specialized in site acquisition, site design, and development in highly regulated industries.
Andrea was recognized as a 2023 Grand Valley State University Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence. She has published in the Journal of Higher Education and Community Engagement and presented at multiple planning conferences. She has served as an elected official on the City of Grand Haven Board of Light & Power, the City of Grand Haven Planning Commission, and as Vice Chair of the City of Grand Rapids North Quarter CID. She currently serves on the City of Grand Rapids Planning Commission.
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science in Geography with a minor in Geographic Techniques from Grand Valley State University and certificates in Sustainable Urban Planning and Geographic Information Systems Technology.
Back to people“
A thriving society is built on access—access to quality education, reliable transportation, meaningful employment, and strong, connected communities. These elements are deeply interconnected systems that shape opportunity, equity, and quality of life. The closer they are aligned, the more individuals and communities can flourish. Planners have the privilege of taking part in the process.
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