Qualifications

Jerry Weitz is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) (Member No. 6070). He holds a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in urban studies from Portland State University (1998) and a master of city planning degree in land use and environmental planning from Georgia Institute of Technology (1985). His bachelor’s degree is in history and political science from Emory University (1983).

Weitz has practiced planning since 1985 including employment in local, regional, and state government sectors in addition to the private sector. He served as President of the Georgia Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA) in 2003-2005; in 2005 the APA Chapter President’s Council awarded the Georgia Chapter recognition for outstanding service to its members. Two of the firm’s code projects, Georgia DCA Model Code (2002) and Forsyth County (2000) won awards from the Georgia Chapter of APA for outstanding planning implementation. In 2000, Weitz was awarded a distinguished professional achievement award from the Georgia Chapter of APA.

Since 2001 Weitz has served as Editor for Practicing Planner, AICP’s online member publication (formerly Planners’ Casebook). In 1999, Weitz authored Sprawl Busting: State Programs to Guide Growth (Chicago, Planners Press) and he has also authored other publications by APA including the Growing Smart Legislative Guidebook, User Manual (2002). His vita includes numerous publications, including articles in leading planning journals. Dr. Weitz has taught planning and public administration for graduate schools at four institutions, and he has participated in a number of panels, conferences, and programs in different parts of the nation.

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