Knowledge and Experience

Mr. Christopher J. Ryan, Principal and Founding Director of Relocalizations, has more than 23 years of experience in urban planning, environmental planning, community development, economic development, urban design, project management, site analysis, and sustainability planning.

Through Mr. Ryan and associates, Relocalizations provides planning consulting services to cities, towns, and counties; non-profit organizations, companies, and individuals throughout New England and the Northeast.

Client List

Massachusetts Chapter of the American Planning Association (2010): Set up new web site using Wordpress platform

Town of Dedham, MA (2009): Provided staff and management services for municipality

Town of Stoughton, MA (2010-11): Assisted in contract for Community Preservation Act (CPA) plan

Town of Ashby, MA (2010-11): Currently providing consulting services in economic development and plan review process

Topical Knowledge and Experience

Master and Comprehensive Planning

Conducted reearch for Master Plan for HMDC; Lyndhurst, NJ
Conducted research for Master Plan for City of Shaker Heights, OH
Developed Comprehensive Plan for Douglas County, GA
Developed Comprehensive Plan Update for City of Newnan, GA
Chaired numerous comprehensive plan implementation committees

Relocalization Planning

Member of Concord Local; Concord, MA
Site Manager for Concord Local relocalize.net remote site
Member of Steering Committee of Concord Climate Action Network; Concord, MA
Member of Ayer Climate Committee (ACC): Ayer, MA
Member of Ayer Energy Committee; Ayer, MA
Associate Member of Groton Local; Groton, MA
Member of Regional Relocalization Council; Metro West and Nashoba Valley MA

Please note that numerous references are available upon request.