City of Kirkwood, Missouri
Lauren Hoerr, MUP, MPA, currently serves as Planner I for the City of Kirkwood, Missouri, where responsibilities include evaluating land use proposals and assisting the public with planning inquiries. Previously, Lauren held the role of Associate Project Manager at Metta Urban Design, overseeing project alignment and community outreach strategies. Experience as Associate Planner at EMC Planning Group involved developing community engagement strategies for housing element updates across California municipalities. Prior positions include Assistant Planner for the City of Lake Forest Park and various internships focused on sustainability and urban planning. Lauren holds a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Urban Planning from the University of Washington, along with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Elon University.
City of Kirkwood, Missouri
A municipal government in Saint Louis County, Missouri. Founded in 1853, the City of Kirkwood today is a 9-square-mile community with a population of 27,540 (according to 2010 census information) and its own water and electric utilities. Located in Southwest St. Louis County, Kirkwood boasts high property values, quality public and private schools, safe neighborhoods and exceptional City services. More than 300 acres of park land can be found throughout the community, from a large central park that includes an aquatic center, ice rink, outdoor amphitheater, ball fields, tennis courts, picnic sites, and playground areas, to smaller neighborhood parks.