Chris Hermann
Principal, FAICP, Board of Directors
Chris is adept at helping communities create a unique, compelling vision and translating that vision into strategic steps that transform cities and spaces.
Chris provides a broad range of project experience to the firm including skills in comprehensive planning, municipal and regional planning, transportation planning, urban design, community revitalization/reinvestment, economic development, form-based codes and design guidelines. Highly acclaimed for creating plans that are implemented, Chris is skilled at helping communities create a unique, compelling vision and translating that vision into strategic steps that transform cities and spaces.
Awards
College of Fellows, American Institute of Certified Planners
Smart 50 Award Recipient, Smart Business, 2022 Class
2022 OCASLA Honor Award, Buckeye Lake Pier Design & North Shore State Park Redevelopment Plan
2020 SCAPA Outstanding Project, ‘Plan Greenville County’ Comprehensive Plan
2017 APA Ohio Planning Award for Comprehensive Planning-Large Jurisdiction, Downtown Toledo Master Plan
2015 APA Ohio Award for Focused Built Project, Long Street Bridge and Cultural Wall
2015 APA National Vernon Deines Award for Outstanding Small Town Plan, Essence of Athens
2015 OCASLA Honor Award, Bike New Albany Plan
Selected Projects
Tulsa Arena District Master Plan
Oxford Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan
Engage New Albany Strategic Plan
Downtown Akron Vision and Redevelopment Plan
‘Plan Greenville County' Comprehensive Plan
Long Street Bridge and Cultural Wall
Downtown Toledo Master Plan
Discovery District SID Placemaking Plan
Euclid Avenue & South Limestone Street Commercial Corridor Study