David Loya has more than 25 years’ experience in environmental and urban planning, housing and economic development, and municipal services and governance. His expertise spans from comprehensive planning to project delivery. An innovator, problem solver, and skilled facilitator, he brings people together through public process to plan, permit, fund, and build. David’s expertise in environmental review (CEQA and NEPA), grants, subdivisions, municipal services, legislative development, climate adaptation, coastal planning, comprehensive planning, and redevelopment has led to award-winning and recognized projects and plans. David’s practical, results-driven approach to project delivery is grounded in building support at appropriate scale to overcome challenges.
David’s accomplishments include the Arcata General Plan 2045; Arcata Local Coastal Program comprehensive update; Arcata Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase I funding; Sorrel Place affordable housing project; Tank 1C water infrastructure; Happy Valley redevelopment project; Humboldt County Regional Climate Action Plan; Old Arcata Road EIR; Gateway Area Plan; four certified housing elements; and the HUD PRO Housing grant, awarded for comprehensive zoning updates. His project ladder approach sets clients up for long-term success in accomplishing their goals.