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EXPERIENCE

 

Executive Director                                                                                                                             2008-Present

Community Works Rhode Island                                                                                                             Providence, RI

 

• Served as the Executive Director of CommunityWorks RI, a statewide community development corporation.
• Managed the completion of a merger between two organizations, each with 30 year histories during which they undertook numerous community development initiatives, created hundreds of units of affordable housing and mixed use development, and invested more than $60 million in the local community. 
• Oversaw the physical merger, financial oversight, organizational transition, and the strategic planning process.
• Identified and assessed significant properties for redevelopment to help stabilize challenged neighborhoods.
• Oversaw the planning and development of 90 units of housing and mixed use utilizing a variety of sources.
• Developed a strategy for acquisition of a significant number of foreclosed and distressed properties.
• Participated in the branding, marketing and networking of the new organization.
• Oversaw all fundraising, and generation of developer’s fees in order to sustain the organization.
• Managed a staff of ten persons, and engaged with a Board of Directors.

 

Urban Designer                                                                                                                                  2004-2008

City of Portland, Maine                                                                                                                                                                  Portland, ME

• Collaborated with City officials, developers, architects and engineers on large scale projects such as the USM’s Muskie School and Osher Map Library, Mercy Hospital Fore River Campus, Maine Medical Parking Garage, Longfellow at Riverwalk, Village at Ocean Gate, Westin Hotel, Whole Foods, Intermed Offices, Bayside Student Housing, Avesta Pearl Place Housing, the Maine State Pier, and many other residential and multi-use projects.
• Facilitated innovative design for urban infill projects such as 490 Congress Street and the Chestnut Street Lofts.
• Reviewed development applications for compatibility with the City’s urban design standards and guidelines.
• Drafted or revised design standards for the Bayside B-7 Mixed Use Urban Neighborhood Zone, the R-5 and R-6 Residential Neighborhoods, and the University of Southern Maine.
• Assisted in the creation of mixed-use, high density zoning for Bayside – an under-developed area near downtown.
• Staffed the Bayside Streetscape Subcommittee which focused on urban design issues in an inner urban neighborhood.
• Staffed the Adams School Reuse Committee which included a Community Design Day to envision the site’s future.
• Participated in the selection of a developer for the Sacred Heart affordable artist live/work space project.
• Redesigned Longfellow Square.  Worked with the City Arborist to draft improvements for Monument Square.
• Worked with the City Arborist on the ongoing greening of the City’s streetscapes and public places.
• Served as President of the Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance, drafted the strategic workplan, wrote grants, revised the bylaws, and generally provided staffing until an executive director could be hired.
• Staffed the City’s Creative Economy Committee, and the Portland Public Art Committee.
• Coordinated the implementation of public art - Art Underfoot in Longfellow Square; and Cloud Bench and Rustle Diptych in Winslow Park.  Assisted in the development of Fishermen’s Monument, and the P.D. Merrill Memorial.
• Wrote the Guidelines for Community Art Works to encourage collaboration between artists and citizen groups.

 

Design and Planning Consultant                                                                                                        2002-Present

www.carriemarsh.com                                                                                                                          Providence, RI/Portland, ME

 

• Established a consulting firm providing expertise in urban design, urban and regional planning, master planning, site planning, project permitting, environmental planning, neighborhood revitalization, cultural planning, sustainable growth, adaptive re-use, and interior design.
• Provided design services for aesthetic and holistic interiors for homes, restaurants, workspaces and wellness places.
• Served on the transition team for Providence Mayor Cicilline and his administration into City Hall in 2002.
• Completed the Master Plan for the West Broadway Neighborhood for the WBNA and Rhode Island Housing.
• Participated as a room designer in the Providence Design House.

Urban Planner                                                                                                                                     1996-2002

Cornish Associates                                                                                                                                 Providence, RI

 

• Served as the project planner for the company’s innovative Mashpee Commons project - a 200+ acre, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use, town center currently being developed on Cape Cod.
• Participated in the ongoing site and architectural design process for the six neighborhoods of this project.
• Created draft design guidelines to ensure high quality aesthetic and environmental design. 
• Developed smart growth strategies for the project through traditional design elements, innovative infrastructure for traffic and wastewater, provision of affordable housing, open space protection and transfer of development rights.
• Produced the Draft Environmental Impact Report, Development of Regional Impact Report, and Final Environmental Impact Report, and helped to strategize a Development Agreement with the Town and Cape Cod Commission. 
• Evaluated the potential of the State’s 40B statute as a model to meet environmental and affordable housing concerns. 
• Participated in the ongoing public and political outreach process, and the creation of necessary zoning amendments.
• Contributed to the planning, design and advocacy efforts for the company’s innovative projects in Providence.

 

Environmental Planner                                                                                                                      1992-1996

The Conservation Fund                                                                                                                         Arlington, VA/Providence, RI

                                                                                                                                                           

• Established a regional office of The Conservation Fund, a national sustainable land use and conservation organization. 
• Provided environmental planning, organizational development and marketing assistance to grassroots groups. 
• Contributed to the creation of statewide plans to protect sustainable, scenic, historic and natural resources. 
• Initiated a statewide greenway program in Rhode Island and served on the Governor’s Greenway Task Force. 
• Served as Advisor to the Board of the East Coast Greenway to link the Eastern US with bike and pedestrian trails. 
• Obtained significant funding for a public/private coalition to establish a greenway system on Cape Cod.
• Identified significant properties and assisted in the acquisition process for the organization and its partners. 
• Served on review committees for the DuPont Awards, the World Wildlife Fund Grants and Mass. Greenway Awards.

 

Land Use Planner                                                                                                                               1991-1992

David Evans and Associates                                                                                                                   Portland, OR

 

• Utilized land use planning expertise to meet innovative state and regional growth management regulations. 
• Researched and drafted comprehensive plans, environmental impact assessments, design guidelines, and transit plans.

 

Cultural Planning Assistant                                                                                                                1990-1991

Metropolitan Arts Commission                                                                                                                Portland, OR

 

• Worked as an assistant to the director of Arts Plan 2000 - a cultural plan for the Portland Metro Region which was the first regional art plan in the country.

 

 

AICP Professional Certification                                                                                                          2005

American Institute of Certified Planners                                                                                             

 

Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning (Built Environment focus)                                        1992

Portland State University                                                                                                                                                                  Portland, OR

 

Graduate Summer Program in Architectural Design                                                                           1991

University of Oregon                                                                                                                                                                          Portland, OR

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology                                                                                               1988

Bates College                                                                                                                                          Lewiston, ME

 

Citation                                                                                                                                                  2009

City of Providence                                                                                                                                    Providence, RI

• Presented with a Citizen Citation recognizing civic devotion and dedication to the well being of the City’s neighborhoods and advancement of its residents.  Presented by Mayor David. N. Cicilline.

 

Inductee                                                                                                                                                 2006

Providence Preservation Society’s 50th Anniversary Hall of Fame                                                               Providence, RI

• Inducted as a participant in the “Eagle Square Coalition” which worked to save a large mill complex from demolition for a strip mall, and advocated for the artists and small businesses in the mill.  This was a catalyst which led to legislation, policy reform, and sustainable investment in the Olneyville mill district of Providence.

 

Citation                                                                                                                                                   2000

Rhode Island State Legislature                                                                                                                   Providence, RI

 

• Presented with citation in recognition of leadership and service to the West Broadway Neighborhood.

 

 

Member of the Board                                                                                                                            2006-2007

Architalx                                                                                                                                                  Portland, ME

 

• Served on the Board of this organization which produces an annual architectural lecture series in Portland.

 

President and Member of the Board                                                                                                    2005-2008

Portland Arts and Cultural Alliance                                                                                                            Portland, ME

 

• Served as President of the Board of PACA.  Active in the regeneration of the local arts agency for the City of Portland.  Specific responsibilities and activities include leadership of the Board of Directors, supervision of consultants, oversight of the strategic planning process, update of the bylaws, and grant writing.

 

Committee Member                                                                                                                           2005-2007

Portland Society of Architects                                                                                                                 Portland, ME

 

• Served on the Liaison Committee and the Regulatory Committee of this organization.

 

Board Member                                                                                                                                   2005-2007

Congress for New Urbanism – New England Chapter                                                                       

 

• Served as a Maine representative on the Board of the Congress for New Urbanism – New England Chapter.
• Served on the Planning Committee for the CNU XIV which was held in Providence in 2006.
• Acted as Panel Moderator for a large, dynamic symposium on the Lessons of Providence in Urban Regeneration which included local leaders in the architectural and development fields, and Andres Duany.
• Engaged with architect Christopher Alexander, Andres Duany and developer Buff Chace in the creation of a draft Charter for Responsible Professional Developers (http://www.livingneighborhoods.org/ht-0/charter.htm).

Founding Board Member                                                                                                                   2001-2002

The Steel Yard                                                                                                                                     Providence, RI

 

• Assisted a group of artists in the initial planning of a sculpture foundry at the historic Providence Steel Mill.
• Provided historic, cultural and environmental planning skills to the purchase and reuse of this industrial site.
• Facilitated organizational development, wrote marketing materials and developed grant applications.

 

Real Estate and Development Advisor                                                                                              2000-2001

Monohasset Mill, LLC                                                                                                                            Providence, RI

 

• Provided 15+ hours a week in real estate development skills to a group of artists for the purchase and adaptive reuse of this significant structure for a mix of affordable artist housing and studio space, and market rate units. 
• Contributed to the effort to save Eagle Square Mills (adjacent to Monohasset Mill) from demolition for a strip mall. 

 

Member of the Board                                                                                                                         1997-1999

Providence Preservation Society Revolving Fund                                                                                     Providence, RI

 

• Served on the Board of this nationally recognized historic preservation organization that provides innovative funding resources for historic home restorations in inner city neighborhoods in Providence.

 

President of the Board                                                                                                                        1996-1999

West Broadway Neighborhood Association                                                                                              Providence, RI

 

• Contributed 15+ hours a week of leadership and development expertise to this established neighborhood organization. 
• Facilitated economic development, infrastructure improvement, adaptive reuse, and Main street revitalization projects. 
• Wrote successful grants applications for over $4 million in CDBG, TIP, TEA 21, HOME and private grant sources. 
• Oversaw the Board of Directors and managed the Executive Director.  Conducted monthly meetings for 75+ people.
• Reviewed implementation of millions of dollars in infrastructure improvement. 
• Wrote the Westminster Street Design Overlay that was later adopted into the City’s Zoning Ordinance.
• Served on the Governor’s Commission to find a use for the nationally recognized Cranston Street Armory.