Kathryn Underwood

Kathryn Underwood is an experienced City Planner with the City of Detroit City Planning Commission, holding the position since 1989. Underwood's expertise includes the development of land use policy focusing on urban agriculture and food systems, along with designing multi-stakeholder engagement processes. Responsibilities include conducting training and workshops, analyzing the physical and social impacts of various development proposals, and developing sustainability policies related to land use. Educational qualifications include a Master of Urban Planning from Wayne State University and two Bachelor of Arts degrees in Environmental Studies and Political Science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.