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“Dave Javid was such an integral part in kicking off Sunnyvale’s El Camino Real Corridor Plan in the right way. He truly understood our community and worked collaboratively with City staff to develop an outreach plan that has enabled residents and other stakeholders to be the main driver of this planning effort’s current successes. He knows how to reach a broad range of participants and tailored tools and strategies to keep them engaged throughout the process. That, or he can read minds... His project management skills are also second to none, and have been key to this project staying on track and maintaining my own sanity.”

“Dave drew upon his deep understanding and experience of effective public participation tools to design and actively lead a public outreach and consultation process that was widely praised by the community and Town Council and became the backbone for the successful implementation of new mixed-use zoning regulations. In addition, Dave’s technical urban design and planning capabilities, combined with his awareness of best practices and local political realities, led to sound policy analysis and advice. Dave is a superior project manager and communicator, and someone I would enthusiastically recommend as a key team member for any land use planning effort.”

“Dave’s support of our City Council appointed advisory committee to create new development standards and design guidelines was invaluable. He provided a fresh and broad perspective, calm and professional demeanor and great facilitation skills and was key to the success of the work effort.”

“David led a team of consultants in completing a very comprehensive, 10-year status report on our San Rafael General Plan 2020. This work was well organized and presented so that it was easy for the public and our decision-makers to understand. His contributions to this update were instrumental in completing a smooth public review process and certification. We hope to continue our working relationship with David on future, long-range planning projects. The best part about working with David is that he is pleasant and respectful. Without reservation, I recommend David’s services based on his great skills and work ethic.”

“Dave is by far the best project manager I have worked with. He is an extremely thoughtful individual, who considers all parts of the planning process and offers comprehensive approaches to address the opportunity. Dave’s management of our Downtown San Mateo Engagement project was exceptional, and is still being talked about as a model community engagement strategy for the community and beyond. I highly recommend Plan to Place for any of your planning or project management endeavors.”

“Dave was the TCP project manager and did an excellent job meeting all deadlines and responding to city staff comments. Most importantly, he has the ability to listen to the public and turn their vision into a practical planning document.”

“Dave brought his sense of calm to the project and was very easy to work with. It always felt as if we were his only client, although I know he was leading other projects. He did a fantastic job leading our initial public meetings and explained our complex project in a fun light-hearted approach that disarmed many concerns and provided a safe environment for people to speak truthfully about their views.”