ABOUT US

Camiros provides a full range of services in the areas of planning, zoning, urban design, economic development, and landscape architecture. Founded in 1976 and located in Chicago, we have provided services to over 250 communities across the United States. Our work is rooted in an understanding that every community is unique, and therefore requires a unique approach. We strive to combine best practices and state-of-the-art techniques to address the specific needs, desires, and preferences of the clients and communities for whom we work.

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The experience provided by Camiros in a series of planning and development projects, and specifically Salt Lake County’s Zoning Project has created tangible and practical solutions for Salt Lake County.

David White, Principal Planner, Salt Lake County Planning & Development Services
The support (Camiros) provided to the City and FHC was experienced and malleable. Working with two separate entities can prove to be challenging, but the staff at Camiros handled this task professionally and their commitment to balance the needs of both entities produced a product that everyone is beyond pleased with.

Kevin Schronce, Lead Planner/Planner III, City of Flint
Through the leadership and visioning of Camiros we have achieved great success during the completion of this planning effort.

Ron Clewer, Former CEO, Rockford Housing Authority
Camiros took what could have been a very difficult task and not only created an ordinance that will service the city well, but managed an organized, positive process to meet a demanding timeline and a challenging stakeholder environment with aplomb.

Christine Malecki-West, AIA, LEED AP, Chair, City of Providence Plan Commission
The UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) would not be where it is today without the guidance and leadership of Camiros.

Brendan Mehaffy, Executive Director, Office of Strategic Planning, City of Buffalo

FIRM LEADERSHIP

Bill James, AICP, RLA, has over thirty years of urban planning and design experience, and is recognized as a leader and innovator in the field. He has built an impressive record of successful projects in a wide range of project types including comprehensive planning, downtown and commercial area improvement, neighborhood planning, development feasibility, urban redevelopment, and urban design. As both an AICP planner and registered landscape architect, Mr. James combines the skill sets of planning and design to provide a holistic approach to today’s complex urban development problems.

Arista Strungys, AICP, PP, heads Camiros’ zoning practice, and has amassed extensive experience in a wide array of zoning and planning projects throughout her career with the firm. Since joining Camiros in 1997, she has worked across the country to author innovative, workable development regulations that enhance sustainability, further economic development, and reinforce the character of their communities. Arista’s work employs a variety of regulatory techniques including place-based, form-based, performance-based, and hybrid approaches, ensuring that regulations are responsive to unique local issues and traditions. She has also researched and authored numerous reports on zoning issues both in the United States and internationally.

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