PALISTHA SHRESTHA
Summary
- Proficient in interpreting complex regulatory and policy documents to inform planning analyses and development proposals.
- Experienced with GIS, AutoCAD, and SketchUp, with technical competency developed through coursework and applied projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills demonstrated through the preparation of planning reports, public meeting materials, and client correspondence.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Student Planner
UP Consulting Ltd.
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Conducted due diligence reviews and highest and best use analyses to support land acquisition and development feasibility assessments.
- Drafted technical planning documents, including Planning Justification Reports, Urban Design Briefs, and policy review summaries.
- Supported preparation and submission of various land use planning applications, such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments, Consents, Plans of Subdivision, and Draft Plan of Condominium applications.
- Developed conceptual site plans and building/parking layouts using SketchUp to communicate design intent and test site functionality.
- Attended and documented Committee of Adjustment hearings, Council meetings, and neighbourhood consultation sessions to support project approvals and public engagement.
- Monitored and synthesized updates to municipal and regional planning policies across Kitchener-Waterloo to inform internal project strategies and client advisories.
Land Use Planning Student
County of Bruce
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in the daily management of Planning Act applications, ensuring efficient processing and adherence to regulatory requirements and design standards for compliance with Municipal Zoning By-law and County Official Plan.
- Streamlined the inquiry process by working with Planners to create detailed written responses, significantly reducing turnaround times for development application approvals.
- Managed incoming department phone calls and emails, providing accurate and relevant information regarding property enquiries and Planning Act applications.
- Synthesized information from various sources to support the County Official Plan update, offering recommendations on land use policies related to climate change, sustainable development, accessible design, and affordable housing.
- Supported Planners with research and preparation of justification reports, certificates, affidavits, declarations, and other documentation, including office consolidations of Municipal Comprehensive Zoning By-laws and Official Plans.
- Prepared materials for public meetings, including presentation slide decks, information boards, and statutory notices.
Education
Candidate For Bachelors - Environmental Studies, Honours Planning
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON01.2027
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- ArcGIS & QGIS
- SketchUp
- Report Writing & Presentation
- Data Analysis and Research
Extra Curricular
Siteability – Toronto, ON
- Collaborated with a startup to review zoning by-laws, develop detailed backend software, and provide guidance on municipal planning practices, ensuring alignment with municipal regulatory standards.
- Utilized GIS software, including ArcGIS and QGIS to analyze, extract, and transform municipal open-source data into actionable insights and visualizations,
- Created workflow documents with diagrams ensuring work can be referenced or replicated, and tasks can be automated.
Affiliations
Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) student member
Timeline
Student Planner
UP Consulting Ltd.
01.2025 - 04.2025
Land Use Planning Student
County of Bruce
05.2024 - 08.2024
Candidate For Bachelors - Environmental Studies, Honours Planning
University of Waterloo
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