Lake Martins Area Economic Development Plan, Alabama (2023)
A multi-county strategy for revitalizing rural Alabama through land use reform, infrastructure upgrades, and regional investment targeting. Contributed land use analytics and strategic framework.
2023 – Tallapoosa, Elmore, and Coosa Counties, Alabama
CLIENT: Lake Martin Area Economic Development Alliance
ROLE: Land Use Strategist & Lead Data Analyst
TEAM: Mark Aniadaga, Courtney Harris, Patrick Patterson
Project Scope
A regional plan to stimulate rural economies through infrastructure upgrades, land use reform, and investment coordination. Bridged local and regional priorities to produce a replicable strategy for underrepresented rural regions.
My Contribution
Led spatial and land use analytics, developed the strategic planning framework, and integrated stakeholder engagement data into the final implementation plan.
Deliverables
- Regional land use diagnostics
- Strategic investment corridors
- GIS-driven planning toolkit
- Multi-scalar equity-informed policy framework
Skills
GIS Modeling • Spatial Analysis • Equity-Based Planning • Rural Strategy Design • Stakeholder Integration
