“I believe community outreach is essential—helping give people who may not otherwise have a voice their own say over their environment … and the power to express themselves.”
Kyle Estrada is an Assistant Planner working with the V&A team out of the Milwaukee office. As a young, community-oriented practitioner, he has dedicated himself to the field of urban planning and community development–particularly as it shapes neighborhoods and impacts diverse populations in the city.
From an undergraduate background of geography and social sciences, Kyle has shaped both his post-graduate urban planning studies and career around the belief that access to affordable housing, vibrant public spaces, and reliable transportation are keys to a thriving community.
As a teaching assistant, he has facilitated group discussions on race and diversity, and led students of diverse backgrounds through difficult conversations and complex topics.
From his work as planner in the town of Mead, Colorado Kyle gained solid experience in managing municipal and development projects as well as with meeting directly to listen to and engage members of the public in the planning process. He has adopted and honed an approach of treating people with compassion and dignity in a community-centered approach to problem-solving.
Kyle is also experienced in inter-governmental collaborations, fielding zoning questions, and serving as point of contact for residents working through the complexities of the development process.
EDUCATION
M.S. Urban and Regional Planning
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.S. Geography; B.S. Social Sciences
Florida State University