Obiora Anthony Nwadiogbu
Brampton
Summary
Strategic Town Planner known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in urban design principles, zoning regulations, and sustainability practices. Excel in project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving to deliver impactful urban development projects. Committed to fostering community engagement and collaboration for successful planning outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TOWN PLANNER
Benue State Urban Development Board
10.2010 - 12.2024
- Reviewed zoning applications and proposed amendment to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance
- Developed comprehensive plans for residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and educational land use
- Conducted field visits and data gathering activities to assess existing conditions in the community
- Coordinates activities of other professionals, planning team to job completion and result delivering
- Processed zoning and project permits, verifying information against established standards to make accurate approval or denial judgements
- Devised and updated official regulatory documents, zoning codes and city plans
- Designed and administered government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning and public utilities
- Inspected sites to asses validity and feasibility of submitted development plans
- Conducted surveys to gather information regarding utilization of land, traffic patterns and regional activities and concerns and inform planning projects
- Prepares and calculates development registration and construction charges during and post construction
- Developed designs, graphics and plans for projects related to zoning, land use, utilities, government facilities, transportation, and housing
- Illustrated results of planning feasibility and community studies with reports, charts and graphs
- Monitored and executed drafting and filing of documents for timely project completion
- Liaised with clients and management to communicate project timeliness and ensure adherence to time constraints
- Assisted in development of architectural plans by providing input for zoning and compliance
- Planned and delivered presentations on ongoing projects, organizing information and highlighting key performance indicators to keep departments, executives and shareholders current
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams working on complex land use issues such as traffic flow or water quality protection
- Monitored compliance with local zoning regulations by developers throughout construction process
- Working in synergy with internal and external stakeholders in avoiding delays and meeting up with schedules
- Develop comprehensive assessments for proposed designs and constructions, in conforming to regulatory requirements and associated risks
Education
Bachelors of Science - Urban and Regional Planning
Nigeria Institute of Town Planners
Abuja Nigeria07.2010
Skills
- Land use analysis
- Municipal Design
- Infrastructure Planning
- ArcGIS expertise
- Research and analysis
- Zoning regulations
- Urban renewal initiatives
- Spatial analysis
- Budgeting and Finance
- Zoning requirements
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Land Use Planning
- Transportation Planning
- ArcGIS knowledge
- Micro Office Suite
- Computer knowledge
- Site plan review
- GIS proficiency
Certification
- Member of the Nigeria Institute of Town Planners, 3651
- Registered Town Planner, 3341
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
TOWN PLANNER
Benue State Urban Development Board
10.2010 - 12.2024
Bachelors of Science - Urban and Regional Planning
Nigeria Institute of Town Planners
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