Hilary Rottmann is an Associate Planner at Vandewalle & Associates. With nearly a decade of diverse planning experience and a deep passion for sustainable and inclusive community development, she stands ready to contribute meaningful solutions and provide guidance to the communities and clients we serve.
Over the course of a decade in the profession, Hilary has worked within both the City of Beloit, Wisconsin and in Boone County, Illinois to build a solid foundation in comprehensive planning, zoning administration, project management, and public engagement. She has been an officer for HUD environmental reviews in Beloit, and is active in historic preservation.
As a project manager, she handles multiple tasks, teams, and projects simultaneously while balancing deadlines to ensure timely and successful outcomes. This can include drafting ordinance amendments, managing environmental reviews, and guiding both developers and residents through the zoning and site plan review processes.
Public engagement is central to Hilary’s work. She consistently pursues creative and inclusive strategies to connect with residents and stakeholders, empowering them to actively shape their futures. Seeking to advance equitable development and amplify voices that are not otherwise heard, she uses a range of survey tools and arranges thoughtful engagement opportunities within groups and neighborhoods.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Chicago, Illinois
Additional Professional Development courses include Missing Middle Housing Solutions, Tribal Planning, Climate Resilience, Inclusive Transportation, and Public Health
CERTIFICATIONS
AICP, American Planning Association (APA) 2024
Emerging Leader Certification, Cities & Villages Mutual Insurance 2024
American Planning Association Wisconsin Chapter