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Arlington, VA – Arlington
County’s Planning Director, Robert “Bob” Duffy, has been elected to become a
member of the American Institute of Certified Planners College of
Fellows (FAICP), one of the highest honors bestowed upon a member by the professional
institute under the American Planning Association (APA).
Becoming a fellow recognizes outstanding achievements, both as a planner and as an individual
who has made significant contributions to planning and society. Candidates
undergo a thorough nomination and review process, ensuring each have had a
profound, long-lasting impact on the planning profession in the areas of
professional practice, teaching and mentoring, research, public and community
service, and leadership.
Michael Brown, President of
APA’s National Capital Area Chapter noted that, “Bob’s professional experience,
leadership, awards, record of public service, and service to his peers are
indicative of his enduring commitment to building healthy and innovative
communities, and to the field of planning. Furthermore, a career such as his is
not possible without great regard and love for the profession.”
Mr. Duffy has sought highly
diverse and challenging opportunities to ensure that planning plays a central
role in shaping the future of towns, cities, and counties. His work has been
meaningful and influential, acclaimed by elected officials, planning
commissions, non-profit organizations, civic leaders, neighborhood
organizations and, most importantly, by citizen planners committed to making a
difference in their communities.
As Planning Director in
Arlington, Bob has been essential in managing the vision and development of
award-winning plans and projects by applying an intentional, holistic planning
approach that is both inclusive and responsive to stakeholders.
Prior to joining Arlington County, Bob’s career impressively spanned a broad
spectrum of planning work, including conservation of Cincinnati, Ohio’s urban
natural areas; protection of Sanibel, Florida’s barrier island ecosystem;
preservation of Main Streets in Brookline, Massachusetts; revitalization of
Louisville, Kentucky’s downtown and cultural arts district; and preservation of the Central Pine Barrens through strategic, transit-oriented public and private investment planning for the hamlet centers of
Southampton, New York.
Throughout his career, Mr. Duffy
has dedicated time to serve his community through a variety of service roles,
including regional and local citizen advisory committees, juries, boards and
neighborhood associations. In addition, he has continuously committed to
mentoring and guiding the next generation of promising planners.
“I am honored to have been
selected by the FAICP Selection Committee and to have been nominated by the
American Planning Association’s National Capital Area Chapter," said Mr. Duffy, "I want to thank my AICP colleagues from
across the country for also supporting my nomination. I want to acknowledge the
professional staff, citizen planners, planning commissioners and elected
officials that I have worked in partnership. Without their commitment to
planning for the future of the communities we cherish and served, this
recognition would not have been possible”.
The Class of 2018 will formally be inducted on April 22 during
the American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference in New
Orleans.
Congratulations, Bob, on this exceptional achievement!
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