Seasoned industry professional brings more than a decade of expertise in urban and transportation planning to Fort Hill Places division
Boston, MA (Oct. 17, 2016) – Fort Hill Companies LLC, a full-service architectural, engineering and urban planning firm with offices in Massachusetts and Florida, today announced the addition of Jamie Simchik, AICP, as Principal Planner in its Fort Hill Places division. Based in Boston, Simchik will lead urban planning, transportation planning, real estate advisory services, project management and business development for the division.
“Jamie’s breadth of expertise in urban planning and transportation ideally complements our goals in further developing our Fort Hill Places division, and we are thrilled to have him on board,” said William F. Lyons, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Fort Hill Companies LLC. “We are confident that Jamie’s industry knowledge and passion for the sector will serve to advance our mission in continually exceeding client objectives by delivering innovative, tailored solutions.”
Prior to this current role, Jamie was the Principal of Simchik Planning & Development, an urban/transportation planning and real estate development consulting firm. While in this position, his duties included consultation on portfolio operating pro formas, corporate branding and optimization of zoning regulations.
He previously served as a Public Engagement Assistant with Regina Villa Associates where he led public outreach for transportation and infrastructure capital improvement projects in Massachusetts. Additionally, Jamie was a Research Planner with Connor Holmes, an urban planning consulting firm in Australia, consulting on projects for government and private entities.
“I’m eager to take on this role and continue driving Fort Hill Places’ philosophy of developing innovative solutions that serve as catalysts for change, while simultaneously preserving the individuality of a community,” said Simchik.
Simchik is an active member of the APA Transportation Planning Division and is the incoming Vice Chair for Outreach, as well as the TPD Representative to the APA Smart Cities and Sustainability Initiative. He is also a member of the ULI Urban Development & Mixed-Use Product Council (Purple Flight) and the ULI Boston Infrastructure Council. Additionally, he is a board member of the non-profit organization Travlyn with Jaclyn and the DeWitt Family Foundation.
Simchik has a Master of Business Administration, Master of Urban Planning and Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development from the University of Michigan as well as Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Colgate University.
About Fort Hill Companies LLC
Fort Hill Companies LLC strives to identify key opportunities to improve architecture, infrastructure and the urban form to promote livable, vibrant communities. The company is comprised of four divisions: Architecture, Infrastructure, Places, and Strategies. The firm’s multi-disciplined team partners with clients worldwide to deliver tailored solutions for specific project needs or through an integrated combination of services. Founded on Veterans Day in 2008, Fort Hill is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). The company works with clients to meet their planning, permitting, and design goals, as well as support their real estate, construction management, and community participation needs. Further information is available at www.FortHillCos.com.