Urban Planner · GIS Analyst
Kourosh Moini-Mazandaran
Urban planning graduate with applied GIS, spatial analysis, and policy research experience across brownfield redevelopment, transit corridor evaluation, public realm analysis, and 3D urban morphology.
Core competencies
Professional Summary
Urban planning graduate skilled in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Python for geoprocessing, and the Adobe Creative Suite. Experienced interpreting zoning provisions, assessing land use compatibility, and preparing planning briefs, maps, and technical deliverables for planning and stakeholder audiences.
Relevant Experience & Projects
Urban Planning Analyst — Hochelaga-Maisonneuve Redevelopment Study
2024 – 2025
Capstone Research Project · Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Assessed redevelopment feasibility for former industrial parcels by mapping contamination constraints, infrastructure conditions, land use compatibility, and reuse potential.
- Used ArcGIS Pro and municipal open data to compare slope and grade conditions along L'Assomption Boulevard and Rue Viau, supporting transit and active transportation feasibility analysis.
- Produced planning briefs, cartographic deliverables, 3D building massing models, and redevelopment recommendations addressing zoning, brownfield reuse, pedestrian connectivity, and green infrastructure.
Urban Policy Researcher — Chinatown Gateway Public Realm Study
2023 – 2024
Academic Research Project · Concordia University, Montreal, QC
- Conducted field-based land use observation, public space audits, and built form documentation in a culturally significant urban district.
- Combined interview findings, field observations, and ArcGIS Online mapping to identify public realm safety, accessibility, and urban design challenges.
- Produced a public realm assessment and policy-informed recommendations addressing safety, accessibility, neighbourhood identity, and streetscape quality.
Operations & Client Coordination Lead
2021 – 2025
Craftiva Art (Architectural Finishes) · Toronto, ON (Remote)
- Coordinated project-based client orders for architectural finishes used in residential and commercial developments across Canada, communicating with contractors, designers, and property stakeholders to confirm site conditions and installation requirements.
- Maintained product specifications, technical documentation, and workflow tracking records, supporting accuracy across structured order processing systems and construction-related timelines.
Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts, Specialization in Urban Planning
John Abbott College
Diploma of College Studies, Social Science with Mathematics