Working with a team led by Jacobs, UrbanLens Planning is working various jurisdictions to provide permitting assistance for any of these corridor projects requiring land use review. The ETC projects are tailored corridor projects, creating transportation solutions to our make our busiest bus lines work even smarter in our region. (2018-2019)

In June of 2018, Robin engaged in an educational program with the Universiteit van Amsterdam, Graduate School of Social Sciences. As part of an immersive, study-intensive three-week period, Robin toured several cities in the Netherlands to learn first-hand about programs and infrastructure that have enabled the Netherlands to continually achieve one of the highest rates of cycling in the world. Her Planning the Cycling City colleagues were cycling advocates, design professionals, urban planners and students from across the globe. The experience was transformative as it provided insights into the humanizing and socializing benefits of cycling in urban environments. (2018)

Robin is currently working on-call for the City of Astoria processing multiple development review applications (2018). (Photo courtesy of the City of Astoria)

Robin completed this fast-track land use application for the Bureau of Transportation in conjunction with the SW Naito Fixing Our Streets project. The application received approval for tree removal and replanting in the South Auditorium Plan District. Its approval will support a variety of pedestrian and bicycle elements as part of a much bigger project to create stronger and safer multimodal connections within the District, with the addition of two-way cycle tracks and separated pedestrian paths on a vital City Corridor. UrbanLens teamed with Mayer/Reed and David Evans and Associates on this project. (2017-2018) (Graphic courtesy of Mayer/Reed)

Robin has completed dozens of site assessments for commercial and residential properties in the Portland Metro region. These site assessments provide information and direction to homeowners and developers for next steps in the land use process. Her experience includes land divisions, flag lot development, accessory dwelling potential and environmental overlay assessments. (2015-current)

Working with multiple local real estate groups, Robin provides land use research and assistance to help facilitate residential real estate transactions. Robin’s direct assistance on partitions, lot confirmations and lot line adjustments is facilitating a number of value-added real estate transactions across the region. Her research work includes code review and coordination with utilities, permitting agencies and surveyors. (2017, 2018)

Robin is currently working with the St Andrew Dung-Lac Church on a Type III Development Review land use application with Washington County. The Church is seeking approval for an addition and remodel of an existing religious facility. Project includes neighborhood notice and meeting; land use application and Planning Commission hearing. (2017). (Site Plan courtesy of Scott Thayer Architecture)

Robin is currently working on a Class II Design Review land use application with City of West Linn for the addition/remodel of an existing skilled nursing facility. Process included preapplication conference; neighborhood notice and meeting; Class II Design Review land use application and Planning Commission hearing. (2017). (Graphic courtesy of Ankrom Moisan Architects)

Robin completed an Adjustment application to the City of Portland in support of construction of a residential accessory dwelling in Southeast Portland. (2017) (Graphic courtesy of Buckenmeyer Architecture)