Urban Planning · GIS · Policy Research
Kourosh Moini-Mazandaran
I develop planning recommendations through GIS analysis, zoning research, and site assessment, with project work in industrial redevelopment, transportation connections, and public-realm planning.
Core competencies
Professional Summary
My planning work combines spatial analysis, field observations, and stakeholder interviews to assess site constraints and develop practical recommendations. Through capstone projects at Concordia University, I prepared zoning analysis, maps, 3D building-massing models, technical reports, and presentations. I also bring professional experience coordinating client requirements, technical documentation, and project-based orders.
Capstone & Planning Projects
Urban Planning Analyst — Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Redevelopment Study
Sep 2024 – May 2025
Capstone Project · Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Developed an industrial redevelopment proposal, assessing land-use compatibility, infrastructure, and site constraints to compare redevelopment options, transit connections, and active transportation.
- Analyzed spatial relationships and planning constraints in ArcGIS Pro; prepared zoning analysis, maps, and 3D building-massing models.
- Presented findings and redevelopment recommendations in a technical report and presentation.
Urban Policy Researcher — Chinatown Gateway Public Realm Study
Sep 2023 – May 2024
Capstone Project · Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Identified public-realm issues and community priorities through land-use observations, accessibility audits, and stakeholder interviews.
- Used ArcGIS Online to organize spatial and qualitative findings from fieldwork and stakeholder research.
- Developed recommendations for safety, accessibility, streetscape quality, and urban design in an assessment report drawing on field observations, stakeholder interviews, and policy research.
Professional Experience
Operations & Client Coordination Lead
Jan 2021 – Present
Craftiva Art (Architectural Finishes) · Toronto, ON (Remote)
- Coordinate project-based orders across Canada and the United States, collaborating with contractors, designers, clients, and property stakeholders to clarify specifications, resolve issues, and track requirements across concurrent assignments.
- Maintain specifications, technical documentation, correspondence, and workflow records; communicate project updates and manage competing priorities to support accurate orders and timely delivery.
Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts, Specialization in Urban Planning
University of Ottawa
Undergraduate Studies in Accounting
John Abbott College
Diploma of College Studies, Commerce/Business Studies