Town Of Arlington: Moriarty Named Assistant Director Of Planning And Community Development

Press release from Town of Arlington:

07/13/2021

The Arlington Department of Planning and Community Development is pleased to announce that Erin Moriarty has joined the staff as its Assistant Director on June 28, 2021. Ms. Moriarty will perform professional and technical work, including the drafting and implementation of land use policies for the Town and management of community affairs.

“Erin is an excellent addition to the department and the Arlington community,” said Jennifer Raitt, Arlington’s Director of Planning and Community Development. “She brings a wealth of skills, knowledge, and expertise.”

Ms. Moriarty comes to the Town of Arlington from Columbus, Ohio where she served as Technical Lead, Planner & Project Manager at ms consultants, inc. an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental consulting firm. In that role she developed action plans, budgets, and engagement strategies for a range of planning projects. Past projects include downtown revitalization plans, land use and zoning policy updates, multimodal transportation studies, and reactivation plans for riverfronts and public spaces. She strives to connect with community members to determine unique qualities worth highlighting and holds a deep appreciation for the crossover between economic development and quality of life factors such as parks, recreation, and housing. Ms. Moriarty holds a Master’s in City and Regional Planning from Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s of Fine Art from the University of Dayton. She is a member of the American Planning Association and, in the past, has served as Adjunct Faculty at Ohio State and Commissioner for a historic preservation and planning board.

“Arlington has a great reputation for being innovative and I am looking forward to working with the talented team in the Department of Planning and Community Development and the Arlington community to support Town goals.” said Ms. Moriarty. “As a New Englander, I’m especially pleased to return to the area.”

Ms. Moriarty was selected from a pool of 15 applicants who applied for the position. Members of the selection team were Ms. Raitt, Caryn Malloy, Arlington Human Resources Director, and Adam Chapdelaine, Arlington Town Manager.

About Planning and Community Development: The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) is committed to improving the quality of life for Arlington's residents by improving access to housing and transportation, enhancing the vitality of business districts, providing opportunities for low- and moderate-income households, and preserving and promoting the town's natural, historic, and cultural resources. The department oversees various planning and community development activities within the town of Arlington including implementation of the Arlington Master Plan. Staff support a range of Town boards and committees, including the Arlington Redevelopment Board and manage three redevelopment properties: Jefferson Cutter House, Central School (Senior Center), and 23 Maple Street. The Department has eight full-time staff members. For more information about the department, go to arlingtonma.gov/planning.

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