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EDSA <br /> PAUL D. KISSINGER, FASLA, PLA <br /> • <br /> a°` ` A. Principal <br /> ri f ! <br /> 1 ) BACKGROUND <br /> y Paul brings a life-long passion to each and every assignment. His appreciation for nature and <br /> the outdoors has developed into a unique set of skills to design places for people to enjoy and <br /> feel comfortable in their natural surroundings. Since joining the EDSA staff in 1989, Mr. Kissinger <br /> has been involved in a varietyof complex international projects encompassing resort planning, <br /> ' �r p p j J P g. <br /> environmental recreation design, urban design, and community redevelopment. As Principal-In- <br /> _ � c ' / j <br /> Charge, his vast experience in creating memorable places in which guests across the globe have <br /> enjoyed has led to the successful development of many award winning projects. His involvement <br /> has included all aspects of project development encompassing site analysis, master planning, <br /> QUALIFICATIONS detailed design, construction administration services and project management. <br /> Education RELEVANT EXPERIENCE <br /> Kansas State University,Master of Pompano Beach Boulevard, Pompano Beach, Florida - EDSA was retained by the City to help <br /> Landscape Architecture, 1989 revitalize and create a vibrant and uniquely branded oceanfront pedestrian promenade, for the citizens <br /> of Pompano Beach. Mr. Kissinger and his team evaluated the area of proposed improvements,met with <br /> University of Michigan,Bachelor governmental agencies and provided conceptual alternatives for the streetscape along AlA. <br /> of Science&Natural Resources, <br /> 1986 Oakland Park Downtown Revitalization,Oakland Park, Florida - EDSA developed a master <br /> plan, design guidelines and new ordinance to regulate redevelopment in the 160-acre downtown. As <br /> team leaders, EDSA provided public consensus building, master planning, and development of design <br /> Registration guidelines and regulations. Mr. Kissinger is Principal-In-Charge. <br /> Landscape Architect <br /> (Kansas).#519 Destin Harbor Walk Redevelopment Area, Destin,Florida -As Principal-In-Charge, Mr. Kissinger <br /> provided conceptual planning and design for the 400-acre site. Implementation goals encourage smart <br /> Landscape Architect(Florida), growth and create people places through parks, open space, transportation, and safe pedestrian <br /> #1611 environments. <br /> Landscape Architect(Oklahoma), Pensacola Beach CRA, Pensacola,Florida -The City desired to develop a Framework Plan for a 1.3 <br /> #217 mile,274 acre urban linear greenway. As part of a consulting team,EDSA recommended implementation <br /> strategies. phasing and priority capital projects to achieve the CRA vision during the first five years. <br /> Landscape Architect(Kentucky), <br /> #672 Riviera Beach Redevelopment, Riviera Beach, Florida - EDSA as part of a multi-disciplinary team <br /> Landscape Architect(Ohio).#1109 developed a Master Plan for the Community Redevelopment Area(CRA)that consists of nearly Si billion <br /> CLARE Certified#1150 of improvements, including a working waterfront, marina related commercial, a major park, streetscape <br /> improvements, residential, commercial and hotel development. Mr. Kissinger served as Lead Designer <br /> and Project Manager for the urban redevelopment as well as assisted in public consensus building. <br /> Affiliations Santa Rosa Island, Pensacola Beach,Florida-EDSA worked with a multi-disciplinary team to develop <br /> ASLA.Associate Member, 1989; a master plan for beautification that would change the face of Pensacola Beach. EDSA's vision balanced <br /> Full Member, 1994,Fellow 2009 the strong desire to preserve the natural community and beachfront atmosphere while setting the stage <br /> ASLA National Conference for increased capacity with a focus on pedestrian mobility. <br /> Planning Committee,2005-2006 <br /> Kissimmee River 'Save Our Rivers' Project, Kissimmee,Florida-Mr. Kissinger served as project <br /> Florida ASLA,Government Affairs manager responsible for the development and application of a site analysis methodology to determine <br /> Committee.2007-Present carrying capacity for resource-based recreation in addition to preparing a conceptual land use and natural <br /> resource plan, generating interim and long-term management plans and coordinating public meetings. <br /> Council of Landscape Architects <br /> (CLARB), Landscape Architecture Virginia Key Master Plan, Miami, Florida - Plans for the 1,100 acre island include public parks. <br /> Registration Exam(LARE)Grader, marinas, educational institutions and waterfront redevelopment with an emphasis on integration and <br /> 2000-2006,and 2009 preservation. The goals are to develop a viable waterfront with a self-sustaining series of recreational <br /> Urban Land Institute,South experiences while maintaining the proper balance between environmental constraints, user needs, <br /> Florida workforce Housing capacity, and visitor experience. EDSA is developing policies for development and management of the <br /> Initiative,Vice Chair Planning, waterfront land inclusive of the protection and enhancement of natural resources. Mr. Kissinger is the <br /> Design&Development Issues Principal-In-Charge. <br /> Subcommittee,2007-2009 <br /> 42 - EDSA's Submittal for RFQ No. 12-04-02 <br />